Rezpegaldesleukin - Nektar Therapeutics
Alternative Names: IL-2 conjugate; Interleukin-2 conjugate; LY-3471851; NKTR-358; PEG-conjugated rhIL-2; REZPEG - Nektar TherapeuticsLatest Information Update: 20 Aug 2026
At a glance
- Originator Nektar Therapeutics
- Developer Eli Lilly and Company; Nektar Therapeutics
- Class Anti-inflammatories; Antihyperglycaemics; Antipsoriatics; Interleukins; Polyethylene glycols; Recombinant proteins; Skin disorder therapies
- Mechanism of Action Interleukin 2 modulators; Regulatory T-lymphocyte stimulants
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Orphan Drug Status
No
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Phase III Atopic dermatitis
- Phase II Alopecia areata; Systemic lupus erythematosus; Type 1 diabetes mellitus
- Discontinued Psoriasis; Ulcerative colitis
Most Recent Events
- 13 Aug 2026 Nektar Therapeutics plans a phase III registrational trial for Alopecia areata in early 2027
- 14 Jul 2026 Nektar Therapeutics initiates phase-III ZENITH AD-2 clinical trials in Atopic dermatitis (In adolescents, In the elderly, In adults) in USA (SC) (NCT07711418)
- 02 Jul 2026 Phase-III clinical trials in Atopic dermatitis (In adolescents, In the elderly, In adults) in USA (SC) (NCT07690371)