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Humanized monoclonal antibody (Anti-amyloid-beta, IgG1)

Description

Humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody targeting pyroglutamate-modified amyloid-beta (pGlu3-Aβ) plaques in early Alzheimer's disease. TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2 trial showed slowing of cognitive decline through microglial-mediated plaque clearance.

Mechanism of action

Binds specifically to N-terminal pyroglutamate-modified amyloid-beta plaques (pGlu3-Aβ), facilitating removal via microglial-mediated phagocytosis. Achieves 15-25 centiloids reduction in measurable brain amyloid plaque, correlating with cognitive benefit.

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Mechanism of action

Binds specifically to N-terminal pyroglutamate-modified amyloid-beta plaques (pGlu3-Aβ), facilitating removal via microglial-mediated phagocytosis. Achieves 15-25 centiloids reduction in measurable brain amyloid plaque, correlating with cognitive benefit.

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