Bristol Engineers An Oral TYK2 Inhibitor With Biologic-Like Efficacy That Rivals JAK Safety
Executive Summary
The company's first set of Phase II data for its oral, selective TYK2 inhibitor in psoriasis showed a consistent dose response as well as safety that could rival the related JAK inhibitor class. BMS-986165 already is in Phase III for psoriasis; it's in Phase II for lupus and Crohn's disease.
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