Takeda said more than half of plaque psoriasis patients treated with zasocitinib achieved clear or almost clear skin in two Phase 3 studies. Regulatory submissions for the TYK2 inhibitor are planned for 2026 and clinical trials are ongoing in other indications.
Takeda Pharmaceutical drug TAK-279 achieved the main goal of a mid-stage clinical trial in plaque psoriasis, setting the stage for Phase 3. The Japanese pharmaceutical giant sees the small molecule as complementary to its top-selling product, the blockbuster inflammatory bowel disorder drug Entyvio, and competitive against Bristol Myers Squibb's Sotyktu.
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