Janssen to Showcase New Data Across Broad Rheumatology Portfolio and Immunology Pipeline at EULAR 2018

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The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson today
announced that ten company-sponsored abstracts will be presented at
the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2018) in
Amsterdam, Netherlands being held on 13-16 June.

Data from the rheumatology portfolio includes latest research
findings on Stelara® (ustekinumab), an anti-interleukin (IL)-12/23
monoclonal antibody, in the treatment of active systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE)*. Janssen will present two abstracts which
evaluate the efficacy and safety as well as the SLE Disease Activity
Index 2000 (SLEDAI-2K) and SLEDAI-2K Responder Index-50 (SRI-50)
responses of ustekinumab in patients with SLE.[1],[2]

Presentations of note for guselkumab include three abstracts from
the Phase 2 study of guselkumab in active psoriatic arthritis
patients**. Data on dactylitis and enthesitis, as well as long-term
follow-up on efficacy and safety will be presented.[3],[4],[5]

"At Janssen we are committed to addressing the unmet needs of
people living with rheumatic diseases today and in the future. We're
looking forward to presenting the latest data from our portfolio and
pipeline at this prestigious conference," comments Wim Noel, Medical
Affairs Director Rheumatology, EMEA at Janssen-Cilag NV.

Abstracts of interest

The following abstracts will be presented at EULAR as an exchange
of scientific and clinical information (all times, CEST):

TREMFYA(R) (guselkumab)
Abstract No. Title
Date/Time

OP0166[6] Comparative evaluation of cellular
Oral presentation
and molecular changes associated with
Thursday June 14;
response to selective IL-23 blockade
10:15-11:45
vs dual IL-12/23 blockade in
psoriasis skin

OP0308[5] Efficacy and safety results of
Oral presentation
guselkumab in patients with active
Friday June 15;
psoriatic arthritis over 56 weeks
10:15-11:45
from a Phase 2a, randomized,
double-blind, placebo-controlled
study

SAT0322[3] The effect of guselkumab on
Poster presentation
dactylitis: results from a Phase 2
Saturday June 16;
study in patients with active
10:30-12:00
psoriatic arthritis

SAT0344[4] The effect of guselkumab on
Poster presentation
enthesitis: results from a Phase 2
Saturday June 16;
study in patients with active
10:30-12:00
psoriatic arthritis

AB0912[7] Two-year efficacy and safety of
Published in Abstract
guselkumab for treatment of
Book
moderate-to-severe psoriasis: Phase 3
VOYAGE 1 trial
STELARA (ustekinumab)
Abstract No. Title
Date/Time

FRI0339[1] SLEDAI-2K Responder Index-50 is
Poster presentation
effective in demonstrating partial
Friday June 15;
response in a Phase 2, randomized
11.15-13:30
placebo-controlled study of
ustekinumab in patients with active
systemic lupus erythematosus

FRI0303[2] Efficacy and safety of ustekinumab in
Poster presentation and
patients with active systemic lupus
guided tour
erythematosus: results of a Phase 2,
Friday June 15;
randomized placebo-controlled study
11.45-13:30

About systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

Lupus is a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disease that can
affect many different body systems, including joints, skin, heart,
lungs, kidneys and brain.[8] SLE can range from mild to severe and is
characterised by inflammation of any organ system including kidneys,
nervous system and brain.[9] The disease most often affects women and
disproportionately affects women of African American, Hispanic, Asian
and Native American descent compared to Caucasian women.[10]
Incidence rates vary across European countries, ranging from 2.2
cases/100,000 in Spain to 5 cases/100,000 in France.[11] Lupus is
estimated to affect at least 5 million people worldwide.[12]

About psoriatic arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory
disease characterised by both joint inflammation and the skin lesions
associated with psoriasis.[13] It is estimated that one third of the
125 million people who are living with psoriasis worldwide; over a
third of whom will also develop psoriatic arthritis.[14] The disease
causes pain, stiffness and swelling in and around the joints and
commonly appears between the ages of 30 and 50, but can develop at
any time. Though the exact cause of psoriatic arthritis is unknown,
genes, the immune system and environmental factors are all believed
to play a role in the onset of the disease.[15]

About psoriasis

The most common form of psoriasis is plaque psoriasis, usually
resulting in areas of thick, red or inflamed skin covered with
silvery scales which are known as plaques.[16] The inconsistent
nature of psoriasis means that even when plaques appear to subside,
many patients still live in fear of their return.[17]

Psoriasis can cause great physical and psychological burden. A
study comparing psoriasis to other prominent conditions found its
mental and physical impact comparable to that seen in cancer, heart
disease and depression.[18] Psoriasis is also associated with several
comorbidities including psoriatic arthritis, cardiovascular diseases,
metabolic syndrome, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and
osteoporosis.[19] In addition, many individuals are faced with social
exclusion, discrimination, and stigma because of their disease.

About ustekinumab[20]

In the European Union, ustekinumab is approved for the treatment
of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults who failed to
respond to, or who have a contraindication to, or are intolerant to
other systemic therapies including ciclosporin, methotrexate (MTX) or
psoralen plus ultraviolet A (PUVA), and is also indicated for the
treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adolescent
patients from the age of 12 years and older who are inadequately
controlled by or are intolerant to other systemic therapies or
phototherapies. In addition, ustekinumab is approved alone or in
combination with MTX for the treatment of active psoriatic arthritis
in adult patients when the response to previous non-biological
disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) therapy has been
inadequate. Ustekinumab is approved by the European Commission for
the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active
Crohn's disease who have had an inadequate response with, lost
response to, or were intolerant to either conventional therapy or a
TNF-alpha antagonist or have medical contraindications to such
therapies.

*Ustekinumab is currently under investigation and is not approved
for SLE. A Phase 3 program evaluating ustekinumab in the treatment of
adults with active SLE is ongoing.

The common (>=1/100) adverse reactions reported in controlled
periods of the adult psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and Crohn's
disease clinical studies with ustekinumab as well as post-marketing
experience were: upper respiratory tract infection, arthralgia, back
pain, diarrhoea, dizziness, fatigue, headache, infection site pain,
injection site erythema, myalgia, nasopharyngitis, nausea,
oropharyngeal pain, pruritus and vomiting.

The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson maintain
exclusive worldwide marketing rights to ustekinumab, which is
currently approved for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque
psoriasis in 90 countries, paediatric psoriasis in 43 countries,
psoriatic arthritis in 83 countries and Crohn's disease in 54
countries.

Stelara® is a registered trademark of Janssen Biotech, Inc.

Important Safety Information

For complete European Union (EU) prescribing information, please
visit: http://www.ema.europa.eu/docs/en_GB/document_library/EPAR_-_Pr
oduct_Information/human/000958/WC500058513.pdf.

About guselkumab[21]

Guselkumab is a human monoclonal antibody developed by Janssen
that selectively blocks the protein interleukin (IL)-23. In May 2018,
the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) issued
its Final Appraisal Determination (FAD) recommending guselkumab for
the treatment of adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who
are candidates for systemic therapy.[22] Guselkumab received
marketing authorization from the European Commission in November 2017
for the treatment of adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis
who are candidates for systemic therapy.

**Guselkumab is currently under investigation and is not approved
for active psoriatic arthritis. A Phase 3 program evaluating
guselkumab in the treatment of adults with active psoriatic arthritis
is ongoing.

The most common side effects of guselkumab include upper
respiratory infections, headache, injection site reactions, joint
pain (arthralgia), diarrhoea, stomach flu (gastroenteritis), fungal
skin infections, urticaria and herpes simplex infections.

TREMFYA® (guselkumab) is a registered trademark of Janssen
Biotech, Inc.

Important Safety Information

For complete European Union (EU) prescribing information, please
visit: http://www.ema.europa.eu/docs/en_GB/document_library/EPAR_-_Pr
oduct_Information/human/004271/WC500239623.pdf.

About the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson

At the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, we
are working to create a world without disease. Transforming lives by
finding new and better ways to prevent, intercept, treat and cure
disease inspires us. We bring together the best minds and pursue the
most promising science. We are Janssen. We collaborate with the world
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Pharmaceutica NV is part of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of
Johnson & Johnson.

Cautions Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" as
defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
regarding development of ustekinumab and guselkumab in Europe. The
reader is cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements.
These statements are based on current expectations of future events.
If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or known or unknown risks
or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially
from the expectations and projections of Janssen-Cilag International
NV, any of the other Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies or Johnson &
Johnson. Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to:
challenges and uncertainties inherent in product research and
development, including the uncertainty of clinical success and of
obtaining regulatory approvals; uncertainty of commercial success;
manufacturing difficulties or delays; competition, including
technological advances, new products and patents attained by
competitors; challenges to patents; product efficacy or safety
concerns resulting in product recalls or regulatory action; changes
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Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31,
2017, including in the sections captioned "Cautionary Note Regarding
Forward-Looking Statements" and "Item 1A. Risk Factors," and in the
company's subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings
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Johnson & Johnson. None of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies nor
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as a result of new information or future events or developments.

References

1. Vollenhoven RV, et al. Efficacy and safety of ustekinumab in
patients with active systemic lupus erythematosus: results of a Phase
2, randomized placebo-controlled study. 2018 Annual European Congress
of Rheumatology; Abstract no. FRI0303.

2. Touma Z, et al. SLEDAI-2K Responder Index-50 is effective in
demonstrating partial response in a Phase 2, randomized
placebo-controlled study of ustekinumab in patients with active
systemic lupus erythematosus. 2018 Annual European Congress of
Rheumatology; Abstract no. FRI0339.

3. Gladman D, et al. The effect of guselkumab on dactylitis:
results from a Phase 2 study in patients with active psoriatic
arthritis. 2018 Annual European Congress of Rheumatology; Abstract
no. SAT0322.

4. Helliwell P, et al. The effect of guselkumab on enthesitis:
results from a Phase 2 study in patients with active psoriatic
arthritis. 2018 Annual European Congress of Rheumatology; Abstract
no. SAT0344.

5. Deodhar A, et al. Efficacy and safety results of guselkumab in
patients with active psoriatic arthritis over 56 weeks from a Phase
2a, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. 2018 Annual
European Congress of Rheumatology; Abstract no. OP0308.

6. Li K, et al. Comparative evaluation of cellular and molecular
changes associated with response to selective IL-23 blockade vs dual
IL-12/23 blockade in psoriasis skin. 2018 Annual European Congress of
Rheumatology; Abstract no. OP0166.

7. Griffiths CE, et al. Two-year efficacy and safety of guselkumab
for treatment of moderate-to-severe psoriasis: Phase 3 VOYAGE 1
trial. 2018 Annual European Congress of Rheumatology; Abstract no.
AB0912.

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/www.ema.europa.eu/docs/en_GB/document_library/EPAR_-_Product_Informa
tion/human/000958/WC500058513.pdf. Accessed May 2018.

21. European Medicines Agency. Tremfya Summary of Product
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//www.ema.europa.eu/docs/en_GB/document_library/EPAR_-_Product_Inform
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