Niazi Sarfaraz K, Magoola Matthias, Mariam Zamara
College of Pharmacy, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL 60012, USA.
DEI Biopharma, Kampala P.O. Box 35854, Uganda.
Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2024 Jun 6;17(6):741. doi: 10.3390/ph17060741.
Alzheimer's disease (AD) remains a significant challenge in the field of neurodegenerative disorders, even nearly a century after its discovery, due to the elusive nature of its causes. The development of drugs that target multiple aspects of the disease has emerged as a promising strategy to address the complexities of AD and related conditions. The immune system's role, particularly in AD, has gained considerable interest, with nanobodies representing a new frontier in biomedical research. Advances in targeting antibodies against amyloid-β (Aβ) and using messenger RNA for genetic translation have revolutionized the production of antibodies and drug development, opening new possibilities for treatment. Despite these advancements, conventional therapies for AD, such as Cognex, Exelon, Razadyne, and Aricept, often have limited long-term effectiveness, underscoring the need for innovative solutions. This necessity has led to the incorporation advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning into the drug discovery process for neurodegenerative diseases. These technologies help identify therapeutic targets and optimize lead compounds, offering a more effective approach to addressing the challenges of AD and similar conditions.
阿尔茨海默病(AD)在神经退行性疾病领域仍然是一项重大挑战,即便在其被发现近一个世纪后,因其病因难以捉摸。开发针对该疾病多个方面的药物已成为应对AD及相关病症复杂性的一种有前景的策略。免疫系统的作用,尤其是在AD中的作用,已引起了相当大的关注,纳米抗体代表了生物医学研究的一个新前沿。针对淀粉样β蛋白(Aβ)的靶向抗体以及利用信使核糖核酸进行基因翻译方面的进展彻底改变了抗体生产和药物开发,为治疗开辟了新的可能性。尽管有这些进展,但AD的传统疗法,如安理申、艾斯能、卡巴拉汀和阿瑞斯,往往长期疗效有限,这凸显了创新解决方案的必要性。这种必要性促使将人工智能和机器学习等先进技术纳入神经退行性疾病的药物发现过程。这些技术有助于识别治疗靶点并优化先导化合物,为应对AD及类似病症的挑战提供了一种更有效的方法。