Ranking Profile - Nektar Therapeutics

Introduction

Nektar Therapeutics (Nektar) discovers and develops novel therapeutic drug candidates based on its PEGylation and advanced polymer conjugate technology platforms to address unmet medical needs. The company’s technology platforms offer a wide range of functional attributes, which optimizes and enhances the profile of a wide range of molecules including large classes of drugs targeting numerous disease areas. The company’s products focus on various disease areas including cancer, pain, infections, and immunology among others. Its research and development involve peptides, proteins, antibodies, small molecule drugs, and other potential biological drug candidates. Nektar Therapeutics is headquartered in San Francisco, California, the US.