AAIC: first signs are good for gene silencing approach to Alzheimer's

17 July 2023

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Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ALNY) is hoping a long-acting injection targeting amyloid-beta could be the next step in the emerging field of early Alzheimer’s treatment.

At the 2023 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Amsterdam, the RNAi therapeutic specialist showcased encouraging early data for its candidate, ALN-APP, which is being developed with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: REGN).

The companies are working together under the terms of a far-reaching agreement which saw Regeneron pay $400 million upfront as well as buy $400 million in Alnylam stock.

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