Takeda's AI-crafted psoriasis pill succeeds in late-stage studies

Reuters
2025.12.18 14:57
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Takeda Pharmaceutical's AI-developed psoriasis pill, zasocitinib, succeeded in late-stage studies, showing clear skin results in over half of patients after 16 weeks. Takeda plans to file for regulatory approval in 2026, aiming to compete in the crowded plaque psoriasis market. The pill could generate $3-6 billion in annual sales, filling a revenue gap post-Entyvio patent expiry. Acquired from Nimbus Therapeutics, zasocitinib was identified using AI, highlighting a growing trend in drug development.