FOXO4-DRI: Side Effects & Safety

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Overall Safety Profile

FOXO4-DRI is a preclinical compound with no human safety data. Mouse studies showed improved health markers rather than toxicity, but these are short-term studies in controlled conditions. The compound has not undergone formal toxicology evaluation.

Observations

  • No significant toxicity in published mouse studies
  • Improved health markers: Treated mice showed better outcomes than controls
  • D-amino acid stability: Long residence time in the body due to protease resistance — effects may persist longer than expected

Critical Safety Concerns

Senescent cells play beneficial roles in wound healing, tissue remodeling, and tumor suppression (senescence as cancer defense). Excessive or poorly timed clearance could impair these processes. p53 activation — even targeted — warrants thorough safety evaluation. The high cost of D-peptide synthesis introduces sourcing risks (purity, contamination).

Theoretical Contraindications

  • Active wound healing or surgical recovery
  • Compromised immune function
  • Pregnancy and breastfeeding
  • No established drug interactions (no human data)

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