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New data show TREMFYA® (guselkumab) is the only IL-23 inhibitor proven to significantly inhibit progression of joint structural damage in active psoriatic arthritis
J&JJ&J(US:JNJ) Prnewswire·2025-06-11 12:05

Core Insights - TREMFYA® (guselkumab) demonstrated significant efficacy in inhibiting joint structural damage and improving symptoms in patients with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in the Phase 3b APEX study [1][2][3] Efficacy Results - TREMFYA® showed a 2.5 times greater ability to inhibit joint structural damage compared to placebo [1] - At Week 24, 67% of patients receiving TREMFYA® every four weeks (Q4W) and 63% every eight weeks (Q8W) experienced no radiographic progression, compared to 53% in the placebo group [2] - More than 40% of TREMFYA®-treated patients achieved ACR50 response at Week 24, significantly higher than the 20% in the placebo group [1][5] Safety Profile - The safety profile of TREMFYA® remained consistent with previous studies, with no new safety signals identified [3] - TREMFYA® is the first and only fully-human, dual-acting monoclonal antibody approved for treating PsA, targeting IL-23 and binding to CD64 [3][9] Study Design - The APEX study was a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involving biologic-naïve patients with active PsA who had inadequate responses to standard therapies [7] Market Position - Johnson & Johnson maintains exclusive worldwide marketing rights to TREMFYA®, which is approved in multiple regions for treating moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis and active PsA [10][24]