Takeda Takes Aim at Becoming World Leader in Treating Celiac and Other GI Disorders

With the acquisition of San Diego-based PvP Biologics and a recent deal with COUR Pharmaceuticals, Takeda Pharmaceutical is looking to become a world leader in the treatment of celiac disease and other gastrointestinal disorders. Asit Parikh, the head of Takeda’s Gastroenterology Therapeutic Area Unit told BioSpace in an email that the acquisition of PvP and its celiac asset Kuma062, now known as TAK-062, as well last fall’s acquisition of the license for a first-in-class celiac treatment from COUR Pharmaceuticals,TAK-101, enhances Takeda’s commitment to developing treatments for gastrointestinal disorders. PvP’s TAK-062 is currently in Phase I development for uncontrolled celiac disease and Takeda will take over development when it enters Phase II later.