Development of a specific promising new drug like lecanemab

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Assignment:

A promising new drug for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease is under development. During the chronic bioassay in mice, 5% of the female mice and 1% of the male mice that were receiving the highest daily dose of the drug developed liver failure. Further investigation suggested that a metabolite of the drug formed in mouse liver was responsible.

a. Discuss the pros and cons of continuing with development of this drug for treatment of people.

b. State what other facts you would need to know to make an informed decision.

Discuss in a general case as well as given pros and cons in development of a specific promising new drug like Lecanemab, Remternetug.

Provide sources as well.

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