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Icotrokinra (JNJ-2113)

Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis

ApprovedFDA Approved Mar 2026

Key Facts

Indication
Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis
Phase
Approved
Status
FDA Approved Mar 2026
Company

About Protagonist Therapeutics

Protagonist Therapeutics is a leader in peptide-based drug discovery, leveraging its proprietary Vectrix™ platform to overcome historical challenges of oral bioavailability and stability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the FDA approval of icotrokinra for psoriasis and a pending NDA for rusfertide in polycythemia vera. Its strategy combines internal development of wholly-owned assets with strategic partnerships, like the one with Janssen for icotrokinra, to build a diversified, multi-indication portfolio.

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About Protagonist Therapeutics

Protagonist Therapeutics is a leader in peptide-based drug discovery, leveraging its proprietary Vectrix™ platform to overcome historical challenges of oral bioavailability and stability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the FDA approval of icotrokinra for psoriasis and a pending NDA for rusfertide in polycythemia vera. Its strategy combines internal development of wholly-owned assets with strategic partnerships, like the one with Janssen for icotrokinra, to build a diversified, multi-indication portfolio.

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About Protagonist Therapeutics

Protagonist Therapeutics is a leader in peptide-based drug discovery, leveraging its proprietary Vectrix™ platform to overcome historical challenges of oral bioavailability and stability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the FDA approval of icotrokinra for psoriasis and a pending NDA for rusfertide in polycythemia vera. Its strategy combines internal development of wholly-owned assets with strategic partnerships, like the one with Janssen for icotrokinra, to build a diversified, multi-indication portfolio.

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About Protagonist Therapeutics

Protagonist Therapeutics is a leader in peptide-based drug discovery, leveraging its proprietary Vectrix™ platform to overcome historical challenges of oral bioavailability and stability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the FDA approval of icotrokinra for psoriasis and a pending NDA for rusfertide in polycythemia vera. Its strategy combines internal development of wholly-owned assets with strategic partnerships, like the one with Janssen for icotrokinra, to build a diversified, multi-indication portfolio.

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