The agreement combines each company's BACE (beta-site APP-cleaving enzyme-1) programs targeting Alzheimer's disease into a global co-commercialization and co-development arrangement.
As part of the collaboration,
"We are very pleased to be joining forces with
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BACE (beta-site APP-cleaving enzyme-1) initiates the production of beta amyloid (Ab), the primary constituent of amyloid plaques that are believed to play a key role in the etiology of Alzheimer's disease. It is hypothesized that inhibiting BACE could reduce the production of amyloid plaques.
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In collaboration with the Banner Alzheimer's Institute (BAI),
About Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease, the most common type of dementia, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that begins with microscopic changes in the brain. Alzheimer's disease causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms of the disease develop slowly and worsen over time. Two important components of Alzheimer's disease are amyloid plaques and inflammation, the combination of which is believed to lead to a loss of synapses and neuronal death. The disease continuum can span decades with the initial amyloid accumulation occurring many years before the first signs of memory loss appear. It is estimated that approximately 44 million people globally have Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia.3 The global direct costs of Alzheimer's disease are estimated to be more than
About AMG 334
AMG 334 is a fully human monoclonal antibody under investigation for the prevention of migraine. AMG 334 targets the calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor, which is believed to transmit signals that can cause incapacitating pain. AMG 334 is currently under evaluation in several large global, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies to evaluate its safety and efficacy in migraine prevention.
About AMG 301
AMG 301 is a monoclonal antibody being investigated for the treatment of migraine.
About Migraine
Migraine has been declared one of the top 10 most disabling conditions in the world, with more than 10 percent of the worldwide population suffering from the condition.5 More complex than just a headache, migraines involve incapacitating head pain and physical impairment, frequently accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and aura-related sound or other sensory disturbances.6 Migraine also has a tremendous impact on patients' everyday lives, including work productivity and social interactions.7,8 More than half of people living with migraine will go undiagnosed.9
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2 Supporting deCODE genetic evidence: Jonsson, T. et al. "A mutation in APP protects against Alzheimer's disease and age-related cognitive decline." Nature 488.7409 (2012): 96-99.
3 Policy Brief for Heads of Government: The Global Impact of Dementia 2013-2015, Alzheimer's
4 New Report Reveals Global Cost of Alzheimer's and Related Dementias is More Than
5 Vos et al. Years lived with disability (YLDs) for 1160 sequelae of 289 diseases and injuries 1990–2010: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2010. The Lancet. 2012 Dec-2013 Jan;30(9859):2163-2196.
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