J&J In Immunology: 'We Plan To Lead The Orals Market'

 
• By Jessica Merrill
  
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Johnson & Johnson’s historical strength in immunology will form the foundation of a renewed push in the field, with novel candidates for indications such as psoriasis, arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease.    

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J&J is developing two oral drugs for immunology indications • Source: Shutterstock

With a long strong heritage in immunology on the strength of blockbuster brands like Remicade (infliximab), Stelara (ustekinumab) and Tremfya (guselkumab), Johnson & Johnson is looking to continue its leadership in categories like psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease with the development of new oral medicines.

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  • J&J updated investors on its immunology pipeline during a business review.

The company outlined plans to develop two novel oral drugs in immunology, a first-in-class oral peptide targeting IL-23, JNJ-2113, and...

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