Novartis Bets on Covalent Chemistry in $1B Matchpoint Therapeutics Deal

Novartis; Matchpoint Therapeutics; covalent chemistry; exclusive option and license agreement; inflammatory diseases; oral inhibitors; Advanced Covalent Exploration platform; drug development; biotechnology partnerships

Ventyx Discontinues TYK2 Inhibitor Programme Following Second Mid-Stage Setback

Ventyx Biosciences, TYK2 inhibitor, VTX958, Phase 2 failure, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn’s disease, inflammatory diseases, drug development.

Johnson & Johnson Expands into IL-13 and TSLP Market with Strategic Acquisition

Johnson & Johnson, I&I acquisition, IL-13, TSLP, competitive market, strategic expansion, pharmaceutical industry, biologics, inflammatory diseases.