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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current status of Lecanemab?

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

    What is the benefit of Lecanemab in clinical trials?

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

    What is the mechanism of action of Domanemab?

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

    What is the current status of Domanemab?

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

    What is the benefit of Domanemab in clinical trials?

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

    What is a common side effect of Aducanumab?

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

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