2025 Spring International Convention of
The Pharmaceutical Society of Korea

2025 Spring
International Convention of PSK

04.21(MON) - 04.22(TUE)
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Program

S11-3

Chemical-Driven Clearance of Misfolding Protein Aggregates for Alzheimer Drug Discovery

  • YoungSoo Kim*1,2
  • 1College of Pharmacy, Yonsei University
  • 2Yonsei Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Yonsei University

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is characterized by the accumulation of amyloid-β (Aβ) and tau aggregates, which contribute to neurodegeneration. While recent anti-Aβ antibody therapies have shown efficacy in reducing Aβ burden, their limitations—including adverse effects, high costs, and complex administration—highlight the need for alternative therapeutic strategies. Our research focuses on developing small molecules that target Aβ and tau aggregates, either independently or together, to facilitate their disaggregation and clearance from the brain. These compounds penetrate the blood-brain barrier, bind to toxic protein aggregates, and promote their dissociation into nontoxic monomers, addressing key pathological features of AD. In addition, using behavioral tests in AD mouse models, we demonstrate that these compounds improve learning and memory functions. To enhance drug discovery, we have established a screening platform that immobilizes monomeric Aβ and tau fragments, enabling the identification of novel aggregation-targeting compounds and elucidating their mechanisms of action. This chemical-driven approach offers a cost-effective and accessible alternative to immunotherapy, with the potential to improve disease management and extend its application to other neurodegenerative disorders associated with protein misfolding.

TODAY 2025. 04. 03

2025 Spring Convention

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Conference infomation

Conference Schedule
Apr. 21(Mon) ~ 22(Tue), 2025
Conference Venue
Daegu Exhibition & Convention Center (EXCO) 10 Exco-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu, Republic of Korea
Location
Early Registration Period
Feb. 24(Mon) ~ Apr. 14(Mon), 2025
Abstract Submission Period
Feb. 24(Mon) ~ Apr. 3(Thu), 2025
Certificate of Attendance