Nektar Meets Failure Again, This Time In Phase II Lupus Study
Executive Summary
Nektar, which had multiple trial failures for cancer drug bempegaldesleukin last year, and Lilly will now focus on rezpegaldesleukin in atopic dermatitis. Nektar is planning significant cost reductions.
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