Novartis AG is to launch a Phase III trial of Jakavi (ruxolitinib) to treat cytokine storm, the severe immune overreaction seen in some COVID-19 patients that can lead to life-threatening respiratory complications.
Coronavirus Update: Novartis Targets COVID-19 Cytokine Storm With Jakavi
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Novartis's Jakavi joins the likes of Roche's Actemra in targeting the life-threatening immune reaction which is killing acutely ill COVID-19 patients.
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