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JNJ-1459

Development stage
Phase 2
Lead developer
Johnson & Johnson
Modality
Small Molecules
Administration
Oral
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Overview

JNJ-1459 is an oral small-molecule interleukin-17 (IL-17) inhibitor developed by Johnson & Johnson/Janssen as a targeted therapy for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. It is designed to inhibit IL-17A binding to its receptor, thereby blocking downstream pro‑inflammatory signaling pathways that drive keratinocyte activation and psoriatic plaque formation.[1][3][5][10] As an antipsoriatic agent and new molecular entity, JNJ-1459 advanced to phase 2 clinical development in plaque psoriasis before Johnson & Johnson discontinued the program as part of broader portfolio reprioritization.[1][5][6][11]

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Targets

IL-17A (Interleukin-17A)

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