FOXO4-DRI 10MG

FOXO4 D-Retro-Inverso is identical to the protein product of the FOXO4 gene, but the normal L amino acids have been exchanged for D amino acids. The result is that FOXO4-DRI has reduced susceptibility to normal physiologic clearance mechanisms and thus remains in the body for longer periods. The modified protein is still capable, however, of affecting transcription and cellular pathways. In general, the FOXO4-DRI protein interferes with normal FOXO4 function.
Of greatest interest in terms of aging and senescence is the ability of FOXO4-DRI to interfere with normal FOXO4 signaling in the cell cycle by preventing the binding of FOXO4 to p53. The p53 protein is an important regulator of progression through the cell cycle as well as programmed cell death (apoptosis). When FOXO4-DRI binds to p53, it prevents FOXO4 from binding and allows p53 to bind to DNA. This, in turn, allows the cell to continue through the process of apoptosis and die. Interestingly, FOXO4-DRI appears to only have this effect in senescent cells, cells that are no longer functional or are dysfunctional as a result of aging. By targeting these dysfunctional cells, FOXO4-DRI helps to rid tissue of cells that are nothing but dead weight. This, in turn, allows for better tissue functioning and helps to stimulate the growth and differentiation of younger, healthier cells. The net result is a better biological function and thus a decrease in “biological age”.