Aptinyx (APTX) 12 Aug 192019 Q2 Earnings call transcript

Good morning and welcome to the Aptinyx Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.

Following the formal remarks, we will open up the call for your questions. Please be advised, the call is being recorded at the Company's request.

At this time, I'd like to turn the call over to Nick Smith, Senior Director of Corporate Development and Investor Relations at Aptinyx. proceed. please Nick,

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