Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a multifactorial neurodegenerative disorder characterized by heterogeneous molecular changes across diverse cell types, posing significant challenges for treatment development. To address this, we introduced a cell-type-specific, multi-target drug discovery strategy grounded in human data and real-world evidence. This approach integrates single-cell transcriptomics, drug perturbation databases, and clinical records. Using this framework, letrozole and irinotecan were identified as a potential combination therapy, each targeting AD-related gene expression changes in neurons and glial cells, respectively. In an AD mouse model with both Aβ and tau deposits, this combination therapy significantly improved memory performance and reduced AD-related pathologies compared with vehicle and single-drug treatments. Single-nucleus transcriptomic analysis confirmed that the therapy reversed disease-associated gene networks in a cell-type-specific manner. These results highlight the promise of cell-type-directed combination therapies in addressing multifactorial diseases like AD and lay the groundwork for precision medicine tailored to patient-specific transcriptomic and clinical profiles.
Cell-type-directed network-correcting combination therapy for Alzheimer's disease.
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作者:Li Yaqiao, Pereda Serras Carlota, Blumenfeld Jessica, Xie Min, Hao Yanxia, Deng Elise, Chun You Young, Holtzman Julia, An Alice, Yoon Seo Yeon, Tang Xinyu, Rao Antara, Woldemariam Sarah, Tang Alice, Zhang Alex, Simms Jeffrey, Lo Iris, Oskotsky Tomiko, Keiser Michael J, Huang Yadong, Sirota Marina
期刊: | Cell | 影响因子: | 42.500 |
时间: | 2025 | 起止号: | 2025 Jul 15 |
doi: | 10.1016/j.cell.2025.06.035 |
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