Date:10/17/2010

able and one or more research and development programs could unexpectedly fail; (iv) Nektar's patent applications for its proprietary or partner drug candidates may not issue, patents that have issued may not be enforceable, or additional intellectual property licenses from third parties may be required; and (v) the outcome of any existing or future intellectual property or other litigation related to Nektar's proprietary drug candidates including without limitation NKTR-181.  Other important risks and uncertainties are detailed in Nektar's reports and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation, those risks and uncertainties set forth in Nektar's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2010, filed on July 29, 2010. Nektar undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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