Drug repurposing using artificial intelligence, molecular docking, and hybrid approaches: A comprehensive review in general diseases vs Alzheimer's disease.
Journal:
Computer methods and programs in biomedicine
PMID:
39826482
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Alzheimer's disease (AD), the most prevalent form of dementia, remains enigmatic in its origins despite the widely accepted "amyloid hypothesis," which implicates amyloid-beta peptide aggregates in its pathogenesis and progression. Despite advancements in technology and healthcare, the incidence of AD continues to rise. The traditional drug development process remains time-consuming, often taking years to bring an AD treatment to market. Drug repurposing has emerged as a promising strategy for developing cost-effective and efficient therapeutic options by identifying new uses for existing approved drugs, thus accelerating drug development.