What are the Therapeutic Approaches Targeting Beta Amyloid?
Given the central role of beta amyloid in Alzheimer's disease, various therapeutic approaches have been explored to target these peptides. These include: - Beta-secretase inhibitors: Aim to reduce the production of beta amyloid by inhibiting the activity of beta-secretase. - Immunotherapy: Utilizes antibodies against beta amyloid to promote its clearance from the brain. - Small molecule inhibitors: Designed to prevent the aggregation of beta amyloid peptides into plaques.
