Molecular Neurodegeneration,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
19(1)
Опубликована: Март 11, 2024
Abstract
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD)
is
the
most
common
neurodegenerative
in
United
States
(US).
Animal
models,
specifically
mouse
models
have
been
developed
to
better
elucidate
mechanisms
and
test
therapeutic
strategies
for
AD.
A
large
portion
of
effort
field
was
focused
on
developing
transgenic
(Tg)
through
over-expression
genetic
mutations
associated
with
familial
AD
(FAD)
patients.
Newer
generations
knock-in
(KI)/knock-out
(KO)
or
CRISPR
gene
editing
technologies,
both
sporadic
risk
genes
hope
more
accurately
model
proteinopathies
without
human
brains.
In
this
review,
we
summarized
phenotypes
a
few
commonly
used
as
well
newly
translational
research
laboratories
including
presence
absence
key
pathological
features
such
amyloid
tau
pathology,
synaptic
neuronal
degeneration
cognitive
behavior
deficits.
addition,
advantages
limitations
these
elaborated
along
discussions
any
sex-specific
features.
More
importantly,
omics
data
from
available
analyzed
categorize
molecular
signatures
each
reminiscent
brain
changes,
guide
future
selection
suitable
specific
questions
be
addressed
field.
Alzheimer s & Dementia,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
20(8), С. 5143 - 5169
Опубликована: Июнь 27, 2024
Abstract
The
National
Institute
on
Aging
and
the
Alzheimer's
Association
convened
three
separate
work
groups
in
2011
single
2012
2018
to
create
recommendations
for
diagnosis
characterization
of
disease
(AD).
present
document
updates
research
framework
response
several
recent
developments.
Defining
diseases
biologically,
rather
than
based
syndromic
presentation,
has
long
been
standard
many
areas
medicine
(e.g.,
oncology),
is
becoming
a
unifying
concept
common
all
neurodegenerative
diseases,
not
just
AD.
consistent
with
this
principle.
Our
intent
objective
criteria
staging
AD,
incorporating
advances
biomarkers,
serve
as
bridge
between
clinical
care.
These
are
intended
provide
step‐by‐step
practice
guidelines
workflow
or
specific
treatment
protocols,
but
general
principles
inform
AD
that
reflect
current
science.
Highlights
We
define
(AD)
be
biological
process
begins
appearance
neuropathologic
change
(ADNPC)
while
people
asymptomatic.
Progression
burden
leads
later
progression
symptoms.
Early‐changing
Core
1
biomarkers
(amyloid
positron
emission
tomography
[PET],
approved
cerebrospinal
fluid
accurate
plasma
[especially
phosphorylated
tau
217])
map
onto
either
amyloid
beta
tauopathy
pathway;
however,
these
presence
ADNPC
more
generally
(i.e.,
both
neuritic
plaques
tangles).
An
abnormal
biomarker
result
sufficient
establish
decision
making
throughout
continuum.
Later‐changing
2
(biofluid
PET)
can
prognostic
information,
when
abnormal,
will
increase
confidence
contributing
integrated
scheme
described
accommodates
fact
copathologies,
cognitive
reserve,
resistance
may
modify
relationships
stages.
New England Journal of Medicine,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
389(20), С. 1862 - 1876
Опубликована: Ноя. 15, 2023
Monoclonal
antibodies
that
target
amyloid-beta
(Aβ)
have
the
potential
to
slow
cognitive
and
functional
decline
in
persons
with
early
Alzheimer's
disease.
Gantenerumab
is
a
subcutaneously
administered,
fully
human,
anti-Aβ
IgG1
monoclonal
antibody
highest
affinity
for
aggregated
Aβ
has
been
tested
treatment
of
Download
PDF
Research
Summary.
We
conducted
two
phase
3
trials
(GRADUATE
I
II)
involving
participants
50
90
years
age
mild
impairment
or
dementia
due
disease
evidence
amyloid
plaques
on
positron-emission
tomography
(PET)
cerebrospinal
fluid
(CSF)
testing.
Participants
were
randomly
assigned
receive
gantenerumab
placebo
every
2
weeks.
The
primary
outcome
was
change
from
baseline
score
Clinical
Dementia
Rating
scale–Sum
Boxes
(CDR-SB;
range,
0
18,
higher
scores
indicating
greater
impairment)
at
week
116.
A
total
985
980
enrolled
GRADUATE
II
trials,
respectively.
CDR-SB
3.7
trial
3.6
trial.
116
3.35
3.65
(difference,
–0.31;
95%
confidence
interval
[CI],
–0.66
0.05;
P=0.10)
2.82
3.01
–0.19;
CI,
–0.55
0.17;
P=0.30).
At
116,
difference
level
PET
between
group
–66.44
–56.46
centiloids
respectively,
amyloid-negative
status
attained
28.0%
26.8%
receiving
trials.
Across
both
had
lower
CSF
levels
phosphorylated
tau
181
Aβ42
than
those
placebo;
accumulation
similar
groups.
Amyloid-related
imaging
abnormalities
edema
(ARIA-E)
occurred
24.9%
gantenerumab,
symptomatic
ARIA-E
5.0%.
Among
disease,
use
led
plaque
burden
weeks
but
not
associated
slower
clinical
decline.
(Funded
by
F.
Hoffmann–La
Roche;
ClinicalTrials.gov
numbers,
NCT03444870
NCT03443973,
respectively.)
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Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
9(1)
Опубликована: Авг. 23, 2024
Abstract
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD)
stands
as
the
predominant
form
of
dementia,
presenting
significant
and
escalating
global
challenges.
Its
etiology
is
intricate
diverse,
stemming
from
a
combination
factors
such
aging,
genetics,
environment.
Our
current
understanding
AD
pathologies
involves
various
hypotheses,
cholinergic,
amyloid,
tau
protein,
inflammatory,
oxidative
stress,
metal
ion,
glutamate
excitotoxicity,
microbiota-gut-brain
axis,
abnormal
autophagy.
Nonetheless,
unraveling
interplay
among
these
pathological
aspects
pinpointing
primary
initiators
require
further
elucidation
validation.
In
past
decades,
most
clinical
drugs
have
been
discontinued
due
to
limited
effectiveness
or
adverse
effects.
Presently,
available
primarily
offer
symptomatic
relief
often
accompanied
by
undesirable
side
However,
recent
approvals
aducanumab
(
1
)
lecanemab
2
Food
Drug
Administration
(FDA)
present
potential
in
disrease-modifying
Nevertheless,
long-term
efficacy
safety
need
Consequently,
quest
for
safer
more
effective
persists
formidable
pressing
task.
This
review
discusses
pathogenesis,
advances
diagnostic
biomarkers,
latest
updates
trials,
emerging
technologies
drug
development.
We
highlight
progress
discovery
selective
inhibitors,
dual-target
allosteric
modulators,
covalent
proteolysis-targeting
chimeras
(PROTACs),
protein-protein
interaction
(PPI)
modulators.
goal
provide
insights
into
prospective
development
application
novel
drugs.
Journal of Biomedical Science,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
30(1)
Опубликована: Окт. 2, 2023
Abstract
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
is
the
leading
cause
of
dementia,
presenting
a
significant
unmet
medical
need
worldwide.
The
pathogenesis
AD
involves
various
pathophysiological
events,
including
accumulation
amyloid
and
tau,
neuro-inflammation,
neuronal
injury.
Clinical
trials
focusing
on
new
drugs
for
were
documented
in
2020,
but
subsequent
developments
have
emerged
since
then.
Notably,
US-FDA
has
approved
Aducanumab
Lecanemab,
both
antibodies
targeting
amyloid,
marking
end
nearly
two-decade
period
without
drugs.
In
this
comprehensive
report,
we
review
all
listed
clinicaltrials.gov,
elucidating
their
underlying
mechanisms
study
designs.
Ongoing
clinical
are
investigating
numerous
promising
AD.
main
trends
these
involve
pathophysiology-based,
disease-modifying
therapies
recruitment
participants
earlier
stages
disease.
These
underscore
significance
conducting
fundamental
research
pathophysiology,
prevention,
intervention
prior
to
occurrence
brain
damage
caused
by
BioDrugs,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
38(1), С. 5 - 22
Опубликована: Ноя. 13, 2023
Two
monoclonal
antibodies
(mAbs),
aducanumab
and
lecanemab,
have
received
accelerated
approval
from
the
US
FDA
for
initiation
of
treatment
in
early
Alzheimer's
disease
patients
who
proven
β-amyloid
pathology
(Aβ).
One
these,
has
subsequently
full
other
are
poised
positive
review
approval.
Anti-amyloid
mAbs
share
feature
producing
a
marked
reduction
total
brain
Aβ
revealed
by
amyloid
positron
emission
tomography.
Trials
associated
with
slowing
cognitive
decline
achieved
measurable
plaque
range
15–25
centiloids;
trials
agents
that
did
not
reach
this
threshold
were
benefit.
differences
terms
titration
schedules,
MRI
monitoring
schedules
amyloid-related
imaging
abnormalities
(ARIA),
continuing
versus
interrupted
therapy.
The
approximate
30%
observed
is
clinically
meaningful
extended
integrity
delay
onset
more
severe
dementia
phases
disease.
Approval
these
initiates
new
era
therapeutics
disease-modifying
properties.
Further
advances
needed,
i.e.
greater
efficacy,
improved
safety,
enhanced
convenience,
better
understanding
ill-understood
observations
such
as
volume
loss.
Alzheimer s & Dementia Translational Research & Clinical Interventions,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(2)
Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2024
New
therapies
to
prevent
or
delay
the
onset
of
symptoms,
slow
progression,
improve
cognitive
and
behavioral
symptoms
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
are
needed.