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September 10, 2018 News by Ana Pena, PhD

Filgotinib Seen to Reduce AS Disease Activity in Phase 2 Trial, Results Show

Filgotinib, an investigational therapy for ankylosing spondylitis, was able to significantly reduce disease activity, according to recent Phase 2 study results announced by Gilead Sciences and Galapagos biotech companies. The TORTUGA trial reached its primary efficacy endpoint,…

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