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Cytokinetics Inc. (symbol: CYTK) is a leading biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of pioneering muscle activators. With a primary goal of addressing debilitating diseases where muscle performance is compromised, Cytokinetics is at the forefront of muscle biology research.
Specializing in muscle function and contractility, Cytokinetics has developed small molecule drug candidates aimed at enhancing muscle performance. The company’s innovative treatments target diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), heart failure, spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD).
Some of the key investigational medicines in the pipeline include:
- CK-4021586 (CK-586): A cardiac myosin inhibitor showing promise in the treatment of cardiac diseases.
- Aficamten: Designed to improve heart muscle function in chronic heart failure patients.
- Omecamtiv Mecarbil: Another advanced therapy aimed at boosting heart muscle performance.
With a strong emphasis on improving the quality of life for patients with severe cardiovascular and neuromuscular diseases, Cytokinetics is committed to groundbreaking research and development. The company's strategic partnerships and collaborations support its mission to bring effective treatments to market, providing hope to patients worldwide.
Recently, Cytokinetics has been actively engaged in investor events and webcasts, sharing forward-looking statements and updates about its latest achievements and ongoing projects. The company's commitment to transparency and investor relations has established it as a reliable entity in the biopharmaceutical industry.
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For investor inquiries, please contact Diane Weiser, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs, at (415) 290-7757.
Cytokinetics presented new echocardiographic data at the ASE Annual Scientific Sessions, highlighting the positive effects of aficamten in treating obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). In a study involving 41 patients, significant improvements were observed in cardiac structure and function after 10 weeks of treatment. Key findings include a reduction in left atrial volume index (p<0.01) and improved mitral valve dynamics, with the proportion of patients experiencing systolic anterior motion (SAM) decreasing from 85.7% to 35.7% (p=0.038). The findings suggest notable early signs of enhanced cardiac health.
Cytokinetics, Incorporated (Nasdaq: CYTK) announced that results from the REDWOOD-HCM analysis of aficamten will be presented at the ASE 33rd Annual Scientific Sessions from June 10-13, 2022. The presentation, titled "Early Cardiac Structural and Functional Reverse Remodeling in Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy After 10 Weeks of Aficamten Therapy," will be delivered by Dr. Theodore Abraham on June 11, 2022. A recording will be available on-demand starting July 11, 2022.
Cytokinetics (Nasdaq: CYTK) announced that CEO Robert I. Blum will participate in three upcoming investor conferences:
- Jefferies Healthcare Conference on June 9, 2022, at 10:00 AM ET in New York City.
- Goldman Sachs 43rd Annual Healthcare Conference on June 13, 2022, at 2:40 PM PT in Rancho Palos Verdes.
- JMP Securities Life Sciences Conference on June 15, 2022, at 3:00 PM ET in New York City.
Live webcasts will be available on Cytokinetics' website, with replays accessible for 90 days post-event.
Cytokinetics, a biopharmaceutical company, announced the granting of stock options for 179,100 shares to 23 new employees on May 31, 2022. The options, aimed as material inducements, have an exercise price of $39.90 per share, equal to its closing stock price on that date. The options will vest over four years, with 25% vesting after one year and the remainder monthly over three years. These grants comply with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and reflect the company's ongoing commitment to attracting talent as it advances its product pipeline focused on muscle performance.
Cytokinetics, Incorporated (CYTK) announced positive results from recent analyses involving investigational drugs aficamten and omecamtiv mecarbil, presented at Heart Failure 2022. Aficamten showed substantial reductions in left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) gradients after up to 6 months of treatment, with favorable safety and tolerability. Meanwhile, omecamtiv mecarbil demonstrated increased treatment effects in patients with low blood pressure and maintained safety profiles. Both drugs target heart failure, with aficamten focusing on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and omecamtiv mecarbil on heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.
Cytokinetics (Nasdaq: CYTK) and The ALS Association announced the continuation of their partnership aimed at fighting ALS. As a Platinum Level Sponsor, Cytokinetics will support various events in 2022, including the ALS Roundtables and the National Advocacy Conference. Their Phase 3 clinical trial, COURAGE-ALS, continues to enroll patients. Cytokinetics has been a partner for over 10 years, participating in fundraising and awareness events. ALS affects approximately 20,000 people annually in the U.S., with a high unmet need for effective treatments.
Cytokinetics, Incorporated (Nasdaq: CYTK) announced that its President and CEO, Robert I. Blum, will present virtually at the 2022 H.C. Wainwright Global Life Sciences Conference from May 23-26, 2022. The presentation will be available for on-demand viewing starting May 24, 2022, at 7:00 AM ET. Interested viewers can access it through Cytokinetics' website, where it will be archived for 90 days. Cytokinetics focuses on developing innovative therapies aimed at enhancing muscle function, including drugs for heart failure and conditions like ALS.
Cytokinetics announced on May 17, 2022, that it held a mid-cycle communication meeting with the FDA. The FDA plans to convene an Advisory Committee meeting for the New Drug Application (NDA) concerning omecamtiv mecarbil, aimed at treating heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). The NDA has a standard review with a PDUFA target action date of November 30, 2022. Preclinical studies show that omecamtiv mecarbil improves cardiac contractility without raising myocyte calcium or oxygen consumption.
Cytokinetics, incorporated (NASDAQ: CYTK) has announced three Late-Breaking Science presentations at Heart Failure 2022, set for May 21-24, 2022, in Madrid, Spain. Key presentations include interim data from the REDWOOD-HCM OLE study on aficamten and analyses from the GALACTIC-HF trial. Dr. Marco Metra will present on omecamtiv mecarbil in patients with heart failure and low blood pressure on May 22, while Dr. Ahmad Masri will discuss aficamten in HCM on May 23. The company continues to focus on innovative treatments for heart failure and muscle-related conditions.
Cytokinetics (Nasdaq: CYTK) reported a net loss of $89.4 million for Q1 2022, compared to a $47.1 million loss in Q1 2021. Revenues dropped significantly to $1.1 million, down from $6.5 million in the previous year, primarily due to the termination of an agreement with Amgen. Cash and investments stood at $686.1 million. Key advancements include the FDA acceptance of the NDA for omecamtiv mecarbil, with a PDUFA date set for November 30, 2022, and positive results from aficamten's REDWOOD-HCM study.
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