assessments include glomerular filtration rate, tubular function, renal
plasma flow, urine output and mean arterial pressure.
-- As of the third quarter of 2008, Nile announced interim data from its
Phase 2a Hemodynamic clinical study of CD-NP. Enrollment in the study
is ongoing. The primary objective of the study is to assess hemodynamic
effects of intravenous infusions of CD-NP in patients with heart
failure. Key assessments include measurement of pulmonary capillary
wedge pressure (PCWP), blood pressure and kidney function.
About Nile Therapeutics
Nile Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that develops innovative products for the treatment of cardiovascular disease and other areas of unmet medical need. Nile is initially focusing its efforts on developing its lead compound, CD-NP, a novel rationally designed chimeric peptide in clinical studies for the treatment of heart failure; 2NTX-99, a small molecule, pre-clinical, anti-atherothrombotic agent with nitric oxide donating properties; and CU-NP, a novel rationally designed natriuretic peptide. A key component of the company's strategy is to acquire the global rights to additional compounds to expand its portfolio. More information on Nile can be found at http://www.nilethera.com.
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