What is evocamd?

Evocamd is a brand name for the drug flortaucipir, which is a radiotracer used in positron emission tomography (PET) imaging. It is specifically designed to bind to tau protein aggregates in the brain, which are associated with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's. By highlighting these tau deposits, Evocamd aids in the diagnosis and understanding of tau-related pathologies. Its use in clinical settings can help differentiate Alzheimer's disease from other types of dementia.