Counterparty for the HCXT-2001 transaction. Its role is recorded separately from Gilead's; the shared candidate is not counted as two independent drugs. The relationship between the Chinese sponsor and English legal entity requires confirmation.
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Counterparty for the HCXT-2001 transaction. Its role is recorded separately from Gilead's; the shared candidate is not counted as two independent drugs. The relationship between the Chinese sponsor and English legal entity requires confirmation.
2026-10-22: Gilead agrees to acquire PepStar oral IL-23R program for $1.275 billion upfront
| Program / service | Target / indication | Representative stage | Evidence & scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCXT-2001 | IL-23R · IBD / immune diseases | Phase 1 | Quantitative human results not confirmed in this review |
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Johnson & Johnson reported that 58% of patients receiving icotrokinra 200 mg achieved ACR20 at Week 16 in ICONIC-PsA 1, versus 41% with placebo. The oral IL-23 receptor peptide also showed skin responses. The company reported no new safety signals through Week 24; active psoriatic arthritis remains an investigational indication.
Entera reported $265.9 million in cash and cash equivalents at September 30, plus $6.5 million in restricted cash. Its November 6 update targets first site activation for an approximately 900-patient EB613 osteoporosis Phase 3 trial in late 2026. EB613 is an oral PTH(1-34) program, included here as an adjacent oral-peptide delivery development, not a cyclic-peptide candidate.
Johnson & Johnson reported that ICONIC-ASCEND met its Week 16 co-primary endpoints: PASI 90 responses were 55.2% with icotrokinra versus 3.6% with placebo, and IGA 0/1 responses were 70.4% versus 9.5%. At Week 28, the oral peptide met noninferiority criteria versus ustekinumab across multiplicity-controlled key secondary skin-clearance endpoints.
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