Cytokinetics, Incorporated (Form: 8-K)  

 


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

     
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):   April 17, 2008

Cytokinetics, Incorporated
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     
Delaware 000-50633 94-3291317
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(State or other jurisdiction
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(Commission
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(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
      
280 East Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, California   94080
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   (650) 624 - 3000

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Former name or former address, if changed since last report

 

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On April 17, 2008, Cytokinetics, Incorporated issued a press release announcing the selection of a development compound that is directed towards a molecular target in the skeletal sarcomere. This compound is a highly specific small molecule activator of the troponin complex, increasing its sensitivity to calcium, and subsequently leading to an increase in skeletal muscle contractility. This mechanism of action has demonstrated encouraging pharmacological activity in non-clinical models that may relate to potential treatment of diseases associated with aging and neuromuscular wasting. The potential drug candidate is the fifth development compound to emerge from the company’s research activities which have focused on discovering novel therapeutics directed towards cytoskeletal biology. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, and is incorporated herein by reference.





Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

The following Exhibit is filed as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated April 17, 2008.






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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

         
    Cytokinetics, Incorporated
          
April 17, 2008   By:   /s/ Sharon Surrey-Barbari
       
        Name: Sharon Surrey-Barbari
        Title: Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer


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Exhibit Index


     
Exhibit No.   Description

 
99.1
  Press release, dated April 17, 2008