Verubecestat Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
Verubecestat is under investigation for the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease, Prodromal Alzheimer's disease, and Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment.
Verubecestat is Merck’s investigational oral β-site amyloid precursor protein cleaving enzyme (BACE1 or β secretase) inhibitor. In July 2013, Merck announced positive results for Phase Ib trials of Verubecestat. In the study, administration of Verubecestat at doses of 12, 40 and 60 mg resulted in a dose-dependent and sustained reduction in the levels of Ab40, a measure of BACE1 activity, in CSF from baseline of 57, 79 and 84 percent, respectively.
| Trade Name | Verubecestat |
| Generic | Verubecestat |
| Verubecestat Other Names | Verubecestat |
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| Formula | C17H17F2N5O3S |
| Weight | Average: 409.41 Monoisotopic: 409.102016927 |
| Groups | Investigational |
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| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
How Verubecestat works
The amyloid hypothesis asserts that the formation of amyloid peptides that lead to amyloid plaque deposits in the brain is a primary contributor to the underlying cause of Alzheimer's disease. BACE is believed to be a key enzyme in the production of amyloid β peptide. Evidence suggests that inhibiting BACE decreases the production of amyloid β peptide and may therefore reduce amyloid plaque formation and modify disease progression.
