Pharmacopeia Announces Additional Positive Findings from Phase 1 Multiple Ascending Dose Study of PS433...(lity of this novel compound as a new the...),Health

Date:12/3/2007

lity of this novel compound as a new therapeutic option for patients affected by hypertension and related disorders such as diabetic nephropathy," stated Rene Belder, M.D., Pharmacopeia's Vice President of Clinical and Regulatory Affairs. "We look forward to the completion of our ongoing Phase 2a study in the first half of 2008 and hope to see the first clear demonstration of the compound's potential efficacy in hypertensive patients."

PS433540 is a dual-acting angiotensin (AII) and endothelin (ET1) receptor antagonist that is being developed as a potential treatment for hypertension and diabetic nephropathy. PS433540, the first and only DARA compound in development, possesses two clinically validated mechanisms of action in a single compound. There is considerable preclinical and initial clinical data suggesting that compared to either agent alone, simultaneously blocking the actions of both AII and ET1 may provide significantly improved treatment options for several cardiovascular diseases.

ABOUT PHARMACOPEIA

Pharmacopeia is a clinical development stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and developing novel small molecule therapeutics to address significant medical needs. The company has a broad portfolio of clinical and preclinical candidates under development internally or by partners including seven clinical compounds in Phase 2 or Phase 1 development addressing multiple indications including hypertension, diabetic nephropathy, muscle wasting, inflammation and respiratory disease. The company is leveraging its fully integrated drug discovery platform to sustain the growth of its development pipeline. Pharmacopeia has established strategic agreements with major pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, including Bristol-Myers Squibb, Cephalon, GlaxoSmithKline, Organon, Schering-Plough, and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. For more information please visit the company's website at h
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