Nektar Therapeutics Presents First Preclinical Data on NKTR-0165, a TNFR2 Agonist Antibody Being Developed for the Treatment of Inflammatory Diseases, at EULAR 2024
Nektar Therapeutics (Nasdaq: NKTR) unveiled preclinical data on NKTR-0165, a TNFR2 agonist antibody aimed at treating inflammatory diseases, at the EULAR 2024 Congress. NKTR-0165 is designed to selectively stimulate TNFR2 receptor activity, which is important for inflammation control and is associated with various autoimmune diseases like ulcerative colitis and vitiligo. Preclinical studies revealed that NKTR-0165 enhances Treg cell function, a key component in immune response regulation, without affecting TNFR1 signaling. IND-enabling studies are ongoing, with human trials expected in the first half of 2025.