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Nektar advances abuse‐proof opioid: Biotech firm uses PEGylation to stem euphoria effect.

Authors :
McCoy, Michael
Source :
C&EN Global Enterprise. 7/24/2017, Vol. 95 Issue 30, p1-2. 2p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article reports on advancements in the developmental opioid NKTR-181 by biotechnology company Nektar Therapeutics. Topics include the public health goal of the company's new drug development, Phase III clinical trial on long-term safety of NKTR-181, and comments from Nektar chief scientific officer Stephen K. Doberstein.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
24747408
Volume :
95
Issue :
30
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
C&EN Global Enterprise
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
125270448