FOXO4-DRI for Sleep
Senolytic D-retro-inverso peptide that disrupts FOXO4-p53 to selectively kill senescent cells.
Why FOXO4-DRI for sleep?
FOXO4-DRI is a 30-aa D-retro-inverso peptide developed by Peter de Keizer's lab (Cell, 2017). It disrupts the FOXO4-p53 interaction in senescent cells, restoring p53 nuclear exclusion and triggering apoptosis. Mouse data showed improved fur density, fitness, and renal function. No published human trials; only research-grade material is available.
Sleep context: Modulating sleep architecture, slow-wave sleep depth, and circadian regulation. FOXO4-DRI fits this goal because its category (Longevity) and benefit profile align with the underlying mechanism.
Benefits relevant to sleep
- Restored fitness in aged mice
Reference dosing by bodyweight
Anchored to the most-cited research dose (250 mcg @ 75 kg). Reference only.
| Bodyweight band | Reference dose range |
|---|---|
| <60 kg / <132 lb | 156–211 mcg |
| 60–75 kg / 132–165 lb | 191–259 mcg |
| 75–90 kg / 165–198 lb | 234–316 mcg |
| 90–105 kg / 198–231 lb | 276–374 mcg |
| >105 kg / >231 lb | 319–431 mcg |
Side effects to weigh against sleep benefit
- Unstudied in humans
- Theoretical immune/cytokine reactions
Also researched for
Educational use only
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