Description
Description & Mechanism
FOXO4-DRI is a synthetic, modified peptide derived from regions of the Forkhead box O4 (FOXO4) transcription factor. It was engineered using a D-retro-inverso design to improve stability and resistance to proteolytic degradation in experimental systems.
In biochemical and cellular research models, FOXO4-DRI has been used to study protein–protein interactions between FOXO4 and p53. The peptide acts as a competitive inhibitor of this interaction, enabling investigation of transcriptional regulation, cellular senescence pathways, and stress-response signalling. Observed effects are dependent on experimental design, concentration, and model system, and are used for mechanistic exploration rather than defined biological outcomes.
Applications in Research
• Investigation of FOXO4–p53 protein–protein interactions
• Study of cellular senescence and transcription factor regulation
• In vitro models examining stress-response signalling pathways
• Use as a research tool in aging and cell-cycle biology studies
Handling & Stability
• Handle under dry, clean laboratory conditions
• Reconstitute in sterile water or appropriate buffered solution
• Avoid vigorous agitation during dissolution
• Aliquot reconstituted solutions to avoid repeated freeze–thaw cycles
• Store reconstituted material at –20 °C or below for long-term stability
Specifications Summary
Purity: ≥ 98 % (HPLC)
Appearance: White to off-white lyophilised powder
Peptide Type: Synthetic modified research peptide
Molecular Weight: 5358.05 g/mol
Solubility: Water, buffered aqueous solutions
Storage: –20 °C, desiccated, protected from light
Precautions & Notes
• Intended strictly for laboratory research use
• Not for human or veterinary application
• Experimental outcomes may vary depending on model system and assay design
• Appropriate controls are recommended to interpret pathway-specific effects










