Category: Alzheimer’s Pipeline

SARM1 Inhibitors: A Novel Approach Against Neurodegenerative Disorders

Presently, several industry and non-industry stakeholders are evaluating SARM1 inhibitors as potential therapeutic agents for the treatment of neurological disorders across various preclinical studies and early stages of clinical development, worldwide. Given the encouraging research outcomes, the players in this domain have received more than USD 10 million in grants, since 2014, from the various

Alzheimer’s Disease and Its Evolving Market

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder characterized by the death of brain cells, eventually leading to memory loss, cognitive dysfunction and dementia. Accounting for 60-70% cases of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease is known to be the sixth leading cause of death in the US.   Presently, more than 6 million Americans of all ages are living

Alzheimer’s Pipeline Update: Biogen Takes a U-Turn on Failed Drug; Approval in Sight

In one of the most drastic shifts in fortune in the pharmaceutical industry, Biogen has decided to submit its previously failed Alzheimer’s drug for approval. According to the company, The Phase 3 EMERGE (NCT02484547) study met its primary endpoint showing a significant reduction in clinical decline, and Biogen believes that results from a subset of patients