Johnson & Johnson Partners with Protagonist Therapeutics to Compete with AbbVie's Skyrizi
ByAinvest
Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026 8:47 am ET1min read
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Johnson & Johnson has partnered with Protagonist Therapeutics to develop Icotyde, a once-daily oral peptide for treating plaque psoriasis. The drug selectively blocks the interleukin-23 receptor and was jointly discovered by the two companies. Icotyde aims to compete with AbbVie's Skyrizi, a biologic treatment for psoriasis. The FDA has approved the drug, marking a significant milestone in the treatment of psoriasis.
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