designed
to be both a strong activator of the Vitamin D signaling pathway
and a potent inhibitor of CYP24, the intracellular enzyme
responsible for normal catabolism of Vitamin D hormones. Based on
its mechanism of action, CTA018 is expected to be effective in
treating secondary hyperparathyroidism but safer than currently
available therapies. This compound was specifically designed by
Professor Gary H. Posner, Ph.D. and is protected under patents and
patent applications exclusively licensed to Cytochroma Inc. from
the Johns Hopkins University.
About Chronic Kidney Disease and Secondary
Hyperparathyroidism
Vitamin D hormones and their analogues are currently used to
treat secondary hyperparathyroidism in CKD and end-stage renal
disease. According to the National Kidney Foundation, more than
nine million North American patients suffer from moderate to severe
CKD. Many develop Vitamin D insufficiency and secondary
hyperparathyroidism which, if untreated, can cause debilitating
bone diseases and increased patient morbidity and mortality. North
American sales of Vitamin D therapies for the treatment of
secondary hyperparathyroidism currently exceed $500 million per
year and are expected to grow rapidly with the increasing incidence
of CKD. CKD is most frequently caused by diabetes or hypertension,
both of which are consequences of the widening North American
epidemic of obesity.
About Cytochroma Inc.
Cytochroma (www.cytochroma.com) is a specialty
pharmaceutical company engaged in the development and
commercialization of proprietary products to treat and prevent the
clinical consequences of Vitamin D insufficiency. The Company has
an advanced portfolio of new therapies for Vitamin D insufficiency
and secondary hyperparathyroidism associated with CKD. In addition,
the Company is developing novel therapies to treat
hyperproliferative disorders, such as cancer and psoriasis, and
hyperphosp
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