Cytokinetics Announces Initiation of Phase 1 Study of Aficamten in Healthy Japanese Participants

"We are conducting this Phase 1 bridging study to characterize the pharmacokinetics of aficamten in healthy Japanese adults and to gather evidence that we believe will be required for potential approval in Japan," said Fady I. Malik, M.D., Ph.D., Cytokinetics' Executive Vice President of Research & Development. "In parallel, we are continuing to execute on our later-stage global clinical development program for aficamten alongside preparing regulatory submissions in the U.S. and Europe which we expect to su ...