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FOXO4-DRI 1 min read January 28, 2026

Can viral replication be reduced with MOTS-c and FOXO4-DRI by killing zombie (senescent) cells?

“A significant increase in viral replication efficiency was detected by replicative senescence during IFV and VZV infection. ... As one of possible mechanisms for the increase in viral replication in senescent cells, a reduction in interferon (IFN) response after viral infection may account for it.” (2) **The concentration of this DNA virus in senescent cells is 300% more infected than non-senescent cells.**

“A significant increase in viral replication efficiency was detected by replicative senescence during IFV and VZV infection. ... As one of possible mechanisms for the increase in viral replication in senescent cells, a reduction in interferon (IFN) response after viral infection may account for it.” (2) The concentration of this DNA virus in senescent cells is 300% more infected than non-senescent cells.

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