Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-11-26 14:17Core Insights - The pharmaceutical industry is witnessing a shift in Alzheimer's disease (AD) drug development, with Chinese companies increasingly entering the field while multinational corporations face setbacks [1][2][3] Group 1: Current Developments in Alzheimer's Drug Research - Novo Nordisk announced that its two large Phase III trials for Semaglutide in treating Alzheimer's disease did not meet primary endpoints [1] - Chinese pharmaceutical companies, such as Green Leaf Pharmaceutical and Kangfang Biotech, are advancing their own AD drug candidates, with Green Leaf's LY03017 recently receiving FDA approval for clinical trials [1][2] - The number of drugs under development for AD in China ranks second globally, following the United States, indicating a growing interest and investment in this area [2] Group 2: Challenges Faced by Multinational Corporations - Major multinational companies like Pfizer, Roche, and Johnson & Johnson have faced failures in AD drug development due to unclear disease mechanisms and ineffective clinical trial results [2][3] - Notably, Biogen's Aducanumab is set to exit the AD treatment landscape due to conflicting Phase III trial results, while other drugs like Lecanemab and Donanemab have received limited approval [3] Group 3: Factors Driving Chinese Companies' Confidence - Chinese companies are motivated by advancements in diagnostic technologies and a significant unmet clinical need in the AD space [4] - The integration of biomarker testing and advanced imaging techniques has improved diagnostic accuracy, addressing previous challenges in the field [4] - Green Leaf Pharmaceutical is exploring multiple indications for its LY03017 drug, indicating a strategic approach to capitalize on the unmet needs in AD and related disorders [4]