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Efforts to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying these pathological changes have led to advancements in diagnostic techniques and potential therapeutic interventions. However, the complexity of AD necessitates further research to develop more effective treatments and, ideally, preventive measures. Extensive research suggests that diminishing mTOR signaling increases lifespan and health span across various species. Increased PI3K\/mTOR signaling has been linked to the progression of AD pathology, leading to neuronal degeneration and impairments in cognitive function. In this study, we explored the therapeutic potential of PF-04691502, a dual PI3K\/mTOR inhibitor, in Alzheimer\u2019s disease (AD)-like pathology using male and female B6.Cg-Tg(APPswe, PSEN1dE9)85Dbo\/Mmjax mice (APP\/PS1), a well-established transgenic model of AD. Eighteen-month-old APP\/PS1 and wild-type mice received oral administration of PF-04691502 at a dose of 1 mg\/kg for 12 weeks. Following the treatment period, spatial learning and memory were evaluated using the Morris water maze. Subsequently, the mice brains were collected for neuropathological and biochemical assessments. Our findings showed that PF-04691502 enhanced cognitive performance in APP\/PS1 mice and significantly reduced insoluble A\u03b2 accumulation in the brain. Mechanistically, these effects were associated with enhanced autophagy induction. Treatment with PF-04691502 increased the LC3-II\/LC3-I ratio, upregulated Beclin-1, and elevated LAMP-2 levels, indicative of stimulated autophagosome formation and lysosomal activity. 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