Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. reported Phase II results in psoriasis for BMS-986165, a selective inhibitor of tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2), that show what the company's TYK2 program development lead John Throup described as "biologic-like efficacy, but with a very safe profile."
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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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