Sysmex Presents Academic Report with a View to Creating a Simple Method of Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Using Blood
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The total number of those living with dementia across the world is projected to reach 82 million in 2030 and 152 million in 2050, with the total global societal cost of dementia stemming from direct medical and social care costs and lower productivity being estimated to reach 220 trillion yen in 2030.(1) In Japan, the number of those with dementia is thought to have reached approximately 4.62 million in 2012 and is projected to grow to 7.30 million in 20252, with the total societal cost of this disease being estimated to be equivalent to 4.1%(3) of the gross domestic product (GDP) in 2025 (25.8 trillion yen(4)). Of these sufferers, those living with AD is thought to account for more than 60% of those living with dementia.(2)
It is conceivable that AD is a disease that results in synaptic dysfunction and neuronal cell death due to the tau deposition in neurons triggered by Abeta aggregation on the outside of neurons.
These brain changes cause the cognitive impairment and psychological and behavioral symptoms, suggesting that the Aβ aggregation and accumulation inside the brain are caused by AD before the presence of cognitive impairment appears, thus, it is believed that early diagnosis and early intervention is more effective in therapies targeting Abeta. Currently, amyloid PET and the plasma Abeta1-42/ Abeta1-40 ratio in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) are used for detecting amyloid aggregates in the brain, but this puts significant burden on patients in terms of access, costs, and their physical wellbeing.(5)
In February 2016, Sysmex and Eisai signed a comprehensive non-exclusive agreement aimed at the development of new diagnostic tests in the field of dementia. By leveraging each other's technologies and knowledge, the objective has been to discover next-generation diagnostic reagents that will enable early diagnosis of dementia, selection of the most appropriate treatment options, and regular monitoring of the effects of such treatments.
At the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) held in July 2019, Sysmex and Eisai presented their joint research on the correlation (Spearman's rank correlation coefficient (rs)6=0.502, p
Sysmex and Eisai are engaged in joint development aimed at creating a simple method ofdiagnosing AD from a blood sample. At CTAD, Sysmex demonstrated that it may be possible to understand pathological processes in the brain by measuring the plasma Abeta1-42/Abeta1-40 ratio based on the analysis result of the plasma Abeta1-42/Abeta1-40 ratio measured with the HISCL series as a predictive factor for Abeta PET positivity. Also it was presented a technique for verifying that the HISCL measuring system correctly captures Abeta in plasma on that occasion.
Sysmex and Eisai are working to create new diagnostic technologies for the prevention and treatment of dementia. Accordingly, the overarching aim is to contribute to the advancement of healthcare and improve the quality of life for those living with the disease and their families.
(1) World Alzheimer Report 2018(2) Promotion of Comprehensive Measures against Dementia, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare(3) Study on Economic Impact of Dementia in Japan, 2014 Health Labour Sciences Research Grant Annual Report(4) Estimated by Sysmex based on Japan?s Medium-term Economic Outlook (February 2018), Daiwa Institute of Research(5) Abeta, a peptide consisting of amino acid residues, is generated by excision from the6 amyloid precursor protein. Abeta1-40 consists of 40 residues, is the dominant substance, and does not fluctuate significantly as AD progresses. In contrast, Abeta1-42, which consists of 42 residues, has high aggregability and a reduction in Abeta1-42 is detected from the early stage of AD. There are individual differences in the absolute value of Abeta as well as intra-individual variabilities, therefore, it has been reported that there is a high correlation between the Abeta1-42/Abeta1-40 ratio in CSF and amyloid PET.(6) The correlation coefficient indicates the strength of the relationship between the two sets of pf data from the two quantitative data distributions. In this analysis, Spearman's rank correlation coefficient (rs), which is an index of correlation obtained from rank data, is calculated.
About Eisai
Eisai Co., Ltd. is a leading global research and development-based pharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan. We define our corporate mission as "giving first thought to patients and their families and to increasing the benefits health care provides," which we call our human health care (hhc) philosophy. With approximately 10,000 employees working across our global network of R&D facilities, manufacturing sites and marketing subsidiaries, we strive to realize our hhc philosophy by delivering innovative products in various therapeutic areas with high unmet medical needs, including Neurology and Oncology.
In its medium-term business plan EWAY2025, Eisai is aiming to become a "Medico Societal Innovator" (a company that changes society through creating medicines and providing solutions), and is working on establishment of ecosystem platform business utilizing various data such as a large amount of clinical data, experiences, and know-how.
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