Alzheimer's Disease: Cholinergic Hypothesis and Treatment
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What is the mechanism of action of Aducanumab?

  • Bind to soluble monomeric AB
  • Prevent AB from being processed into plaques
  • Inhibit AChE enzyme
  • Bind to the N-terminus of AB (residues 3-7) (correct)

What is the benefit of Aducanumab in clinical trials?

  • Increased risk of ARIA
  • Reduced amyloid beta plaques (correct)
  • Improved cognitive function
  • Increased risk of cerebral oedema

What is the current status of Aducanumab?

  • Rejected by FDA
  • Approved for phase 3 trials
  • Discontinued in 2024
  • Approved by FDA for mild AD (correct)

What is the mechanism of action of Lecanemab?

<p>Recognize protofibrils and prevent amyloid beta deposition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the current status of Lecanemab?

<p>FDA approval in July 2023 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of Lecanemab in clinical trials?

<p>Reduced amyloid beta plaques (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of Domanemab?

<p>Target the soluble and insoluble plaque build up (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the current status of Domanemab?

<p>In review by FDA (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of Domanemab in clinical trials?

<p>Slowed the pace of AD by 35% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common side effect of Aducanumab?

<p>Amyloid related imaging abnormalities (ARIA) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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