SWAV - Johnson & Johnson To Acquire Early-Stage Eczema Treatment Developer Proteologix For $850M | Benzinga
Thursday, Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) agreed to acquire Proteologix Inc., a privately held biotechnology company focused on bispecific antibodies for immune-mediated diseases, for $850 million in cash, with the potential for an additional milestone payment.
Proteologix’s portfolio includes:
- PX128, a bispecific antibody targeting IL-13 plus TSLP, which is ready to enter phase 1 development for moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD) and moderate to severe asthma.
- PX130, a bispecific antibody targeting IL-13 plus IL-22, which is in preclinical development for moderate to severe AD.
PX128 inhibits IL-13-mediated Th2 skin inflammation, an important disease-driving pathway ...