Nektar Turns Up The Heat On Partnering Talks For NKTR-181
Executive Summary
The company reported positive Phase III efficacy data on the first-in-class mu-opioid agonist molecule designed to provide pain relief without the euphoria that leads to addiction with standard opioids.
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