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Janssen Licenses JAK Inhibitor from Astellas

Gains rights to ASP015K for immune-mediated inflammatory diseases

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By: Tim Wright

Editor-in-Chief, Contract Pharma

Janssen Biotech and Astellas Pharma have entered into a license agreement for the worldwide development and commercialization (except in Japan) of ASP015K, an oral, small molecule Janus Kinase (JAK) inhibitor currently in Phase II development as a treatment for moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and plaque psoriasis.   Janssen, a J&J subsidiary, gains exclusive worldwide rights to ASP015K for immune-mediated inflammatory diseases. Astellas will receive an undisclosed upfront paymen...

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