donanemab (Pending FDA Approval)

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Alzheimer Disease

Pending FDA approval for treatment of early Alzheimer disease

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Mechanism of Action

Humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody that recognizes amyloid beta(p3-42), a pyroglutamate for of amyloid beta that is aggregated in amyloid plaques; helps to clear existing amyloid plaque burden from brain

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