Evelo’s Phase II Data Suggest Strong Position In Mild-To-Moderate Psoriasis
Executive Summary
Analysts say biotech’s EDP1815 may offer similar efficacy to Amgen’s Otezla, with better safety. Evelo says data offer new proof for its small intestinal axis approach to inflammatory disease.
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