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Alzheon’s oral Alzheimer’s pill shows blood marker drop

Source: Longevity Technology • Published: 24 Sept 2026, 17:14

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Longevity Technology.

Reports present peer-reviewed data linking an oral anti-amyloid drug to sustained reductions in blood biomarkers and associated clinical measures in early Alzheimer’s patients.

Alzheon’s oral Alzheimer’s pill shows blood marker drop
Key Takeaways
  • Plasma p-tau217 levels were significantly lower on valiltramiprosate versus placebo at weeks 26, 52, and 78 in the Phase 3 population.
  • Patients with larger p-tau217 declines by week 78 showed smaller cognitive and functional declines and less hippocampal atrophy.
  • Neurofilament light chain remained stable on treatment while it rose on placebo, and no ARIA-E brain swelling cases were reported on the drug.
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