Topline Results from Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Oral NKTR-118 Presented at 20th American Academy of Pain Management Annual Clinical Meeting (AAPM) ...(rcial launch of new drugs may be delayed...)

Date:10/10/2009

rcial launch of new drugs may be delayed or unsuccessful due to regulatory delays, clinical trial design, slower than anticipated patient enrollment, drug manufacturing challenges, changing standards of care, clinical outcomes, or delay or failure in obtaining regulatory approval in one or more important markets; (iii) the company's patent applications for its proprietary or partner product candidates may not issue, patents that have issued may not be enforceable, or intellectual property licenses from third parties may be required in the future; (iv) the outcome of any existing or future intellectual property or other litigation related to the company's proprietary product candidates; and (v) those risks and uncertainties regarding the company's agreement with AstraZeneca for the development and commercialization of NKTR-118 and NKTR-119 that are set forth in the company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 21, 2009. Other important risks and uncertainties are detailed in the company's reports and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Actual results could differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. The company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. For more information on Nektar Therapeutics, please visit http://www.nektar.com.

    Contact:
    Jennifer Ruddock, 650-631-4954
    Nektar Therapeutics

1. Panchal SJ, Muller-Schwefe P, Wurzelmann JI. Opioid-induced bowel dysfunction: prevalence, pathophysiology and burden. Int J Clin Pract. 2007;61(7):1181-1187.

SOURCE Nektar Therapeutics

'/>"/>

SOURCE Nektar Therapeutics Copyright©2009 PR Newswire. All rights reserved

0 GOOD

Page: 1 2 3 4
Related biology technology :

1. Topline Findings from Comparative Analysis of INVEGA(TM) and Quetiapine in Schizophrenia to be Postered at the 20th Annual U.S. Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress
2. HerbalScience Releases Results of Pilot Clinical Study on Efficacy of Its Proprietary Elderberry Extract in Addressing Flu-Like Symptoms
3. ThromboGenics Announces Results From a Phase IIa Trial Evaluating Microplasmin for the Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (MIVI II DME)
4. Transdel Pharmaceuticals to Host Conference Call and Webcast on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 to Announce Top-Line Phase 3 Study Results for Lead Topical Pain Drug Ketotransdel(R)
5. Peregrine Pharmaceuticals Reports Positive Results From Phase II Bavituximab Lung Cancer Trial
6. Biotel Announces Fourth Quarter and Year End Results
7. Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc. Presents Positive Results of ITCA 650 Phase 1b Study in Type 2 Diabetes at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes Conference
8. BioMarin to Host Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results Conference Call and Webcast on Wednesday, October 28 at 5:00 p.m. ET
9. InteKrin Therapeutics Presents Positive INT131 Phase 2b Results at the 45th Annual European Association for the Study of Diabetes Meeting
10. Encouraging HIV/AIDS Vaccine Trial Results Support GeoVax Labs, Inc. Strategy
11. Sinobiopharma Reports Highlights From Audited Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended May 31, 2009