Drugs / Icotrokinra
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Icotrokinra

also known as JNJ-77242113 · PN-21235 · PN-235

Peptide targets IL23R via inhibition

Developed for
psoriasis · psoriatic arthritis · ulcerative colitis · Crohn disease · generalized pustular psoriasis
Investigated by
Janssen Research & Development, LLC · Janssen Pharmaceutical K.K. · Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc.

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 1 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Approved US (FDA) ICOTYDE 2026-03-17 fda.gov

Trials 17 · a red edge is where a trial was stopped

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 13 trials
Phase 1 NCT05703841 Feb → Apr 2023 Janssen Research & Development, LLC Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT05062200 Oct 2021 → Sep 2022 Janssen Pharmaceutical K.K. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT04621630 Nov 2020 → Sep 2021 Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 24 trials
Phase 2 NCT06049017 Oct 2023 → Sep 2024 ulcerative colitis Janssen Research & Development, LLC Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT05357755 Jun 2022 → Mar 2023 psoriasis Janssen Research & Development, LLC Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT05364554 Jun 2022 → Sep 2023 psoriasis Janssen Research & Development, LLC Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT05223868 Feb → Dec 2022 psoriasis Janssen Research & Development, LLC Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/31 trial
Phase 2/3 NCT07196722 Oct 2025 → Sep 2028 expected Crohn disease Janssen Research & Development, LLC Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 39 trials
Phase 3 NCT07196748 Oct 2025 → Jan 2028 expected ulcerative colitis Janssen Research & Development, LLC Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT06934226 Apr → Nov 2025 overdue psoriasis Janssen Research & Development, LLC Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT06878404 Feb 2025 → Jul 2026 overdue psoriatic arthritis Janssen Research & Development, LLC Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT06807424 Jan 2025 → Feb 2027 expected psoriatic arthritis Janssen Research & Development, LLC Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT06220604 Mar → Nov 2024 overdue psoriasis Janssen Research & Development, LLC Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT06295692 Feb 2024 → Jan 2025 overdue generalized pustular psoriasis Janssen Pharmaceutical K.K. Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT06143878 Feb → Sep 2024 overdue psoriasis Janssen Research & Development, LLC Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT06095102 Oct 2023 → Jun 2024 overdue psoriasis Janssen Research & Development, LLC Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT06095115 Oct 2023 → Jul 2024 overdue psoriasis Janssen Research & Development, LLC Active not recruiting No outcome recorded

Evidence & citations 8 cited values

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FieldValueCited text
Known as icotrokinra Icotrokinra is the first and only targeted oral peptide that selectively binds the IL-23 receptor with high affinity to precisely inhibit IL-23 signaling.” PMID 41424381 Dec 2025
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Icotrokinra, a targeted oral peptide that selectively binds the interleukin-23 receptor, is under investigation for the treatment of plaque psoriasis.” PMID 41191940 Nov 2025

Icotrokinra, a targeted oral peptide that selectively binds interleukin-23 receptors, is a new treatment being investigated for this condition.” PMID 41191932 Nov 2025

Icotrokinra (formerly JNJ-77242113 or PN-21235) is a targeted oral peptide that selectively inhibits interleukin-23 receptor signaling.” PMID 40629250 Jul 2025

NCT06878404

NCT06807424

NCT07196748

NCT07196722

Known as JNJ-77242113 “Icotrokinra (formerly JNJ-77242113 or PN-21235) is a targeted oral peptide that selectively inhibits interleukin-23 receptor signaling.” PMID 40629250 Jul 2025
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NCT06220604

NCT05062200

NCT06143878

NCT05703841

NCT06934226

NCT06295692

NCT06095102

NCT05364554

NCT06049017

NCT05357755

NCT05223868

Known as PN-21235 “Icotrokinra (formerly JNJ-77242113 or PN-21235) is a targeted oral peptide that selectively inhibits interleukin-23 receptor signaling.” PMID 40629250 Jul 2025
Known as PN-235 ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT04621630
Action Inhibit “selectively inhibits interleukin-23 receptor signaling” PMID 40629250 Jul 2025
Modality Peptide “targeted oral peptidePMID 40629250 Jul 2025
Route Oral “targeted oral peptide” PMID 40629250 Jul 2025
Target IL23R “interleukin-23 receptor signaling” PMID 40629250 Jul 2025