Protagonist Therapeutics selects IL-17 antagonist as development candidate

Nov. 22, 2024

Protagonist Therapeutics Inc. has selected PN-881, an oral peptide interleukin-17 (IL-17) antagonist, as a development candidate for the treatment of immune-mediated skin diseases.

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