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      Nektar Therapeutics Shares Surge Following Positive Alopecia Trial Results

      Nektar Therapeutics experienced a significant increase in its stock price on Monday after announcing favorable results from a late-stage trial for its alopecia areata treatment. The trial, which lasted one year, involved a Phase 2b study where nearly 40% of participants receiving the drug rezpegaldesleukin demonstrated a 50% or greater improvement in their alopecia severity scores.

      In comparison, only 13.6% of patients who received a placebo showed similar improvements. The trial's findings indicate a promising potential for rezpegaldesleukin as a treatment option for this chronic autoimmune condition that leads to hair loss.

      The most frequently reported side effects were mild-to-moderate injection site reactions, which were generally resolved within five days. Nektar's positive trial results mark a significant step forward in the search for effective treatments for alopecia areata.

      © 2026 KLEA News. All Rights Reserved. This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.

      Source: KLEA News

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