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Monoclonal Antibody Therapy in Alzheimer's Disease

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Monoclonal Antibody Therapy in Alzheimer's Disease

Monoclonal antibody (mAb) therapies represent the first disease-modifying treatment approach for Alzheimer's disease (AD) that directly targets the underlying [amyloid-beta](/proteins/amyloid-beta) (Aβ) pathology. These antibodies are designed to bind to Aβ species in the brain and promote their clearance via various mechanisms[@selkoe2001]. The development of these therapies represents the culmination of decades of research into the amyloid cascade hypothesis and marks a paradigm shift in AD treatment[@hardy2002].

Overview

Three monoclonal antibodies have received FDA approval for Alzheimer's disease:

  • Leqembi (lecanemab) — Approved January 2023
  • Kisunla (donanemab) — Approved July 2024
  • Aduhelm (aducanumab) — Approved 2021, withdrawn 2024
  • These therapies target different forms of amyloid-beta and work through multiple clearance mechanisms including microglial phagocytosis, peripheral sink effects, and enzymatic degradation[@wang2023].

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