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ReviewMolecular neurobiology2025

Advancements in Proteolysis Targeting Chimeras for Targeted Therapeutic Strategies in Alzheimer's Disease.

Qiuzhi Zhou, Weixia Wang, Chunchu Deng

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Review in Molecular neurobiology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Qiuzhi Zhou *Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
Weixia Wang *School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, 38 Xueyuan Road, Beijing, 100191, China.
Chunchu DengDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China. deng_c@tjh.tjmu.edu.cn.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 82301620National Natural Science Foundation of China 82302108
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The presence of hyperphosphorylated Tau proteins, which mislocalize and form neurofibrillary tangles, and the accumulation of amyloid-β plaques are hallmark features of Alzheimer's disease (AD). These toxic protein aggregates contribute to synaptic impairment and neuronal dysfunction, underscoring the need for strategies aimed at effectively clearing or reducing these aggregates in the treatment of AD. In recent years, proteolysis targeting chimera (PROTAC) technology has emerged as a promising approach for selectively degrading dysfunctional proteins rather than merely inhibiting their function. This approach holds great potential for developing more effective interventions that could slow AD progression and improve patient outcomes. In this review, we first examine the pathological mechanisms underlying AD, focusing on abnormal protein degradation and accumulation. We then explore the evolution of PROTAC technology, its mechanisms of action, and the current status of drug development. Finally, we discuss the latest findings regarding the application of PROTACs in AD therapy, highlighting the potential benefits and limitations of this technology. Although promising, further clinical research is necessary to fully assess the safety and efficacy of PROTAC-based therapies for AD treatment.

Indexed as

Alzheimer DiseaseMolecular Targeted TherapyProteolysisAmyloid beta-PeptidesAnimalsHumansProteolysis Targeting Chimeratau ProteinsAmyloid beta-PeptidesProteolysis Targeting Chimeratau ProteinsAlzheimer’s diseaseProtein aggregatesProtein degradationProteolysis targeting chimera

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PMID40133753
PMCPMC12289823

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