What are the Challenges in Developing Neuroprotective Therapies?
Developing effective neuroprotective therapies faces several challenges:
- Blood-brain barrier: Limits the delivery of therapeutic agents to the brain. - Complexity of neurodegenerative diseases: These conditions involve multiple pathways and mechanisms, making it difficult to target a single factor. - Side effects: Potential toxicity and off-target effects of neuroprotective agents. - Long-term efficacy: Ensuring that neuroprotective effects are sustained over time.
