Bayer partners with Cytokinetics to develop heart drug aficamten in Japan, paying up to €630 million.

Cytokinetics and Bayer have partnered to develop and sell aficamten in Japan for treating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Cytokinetics will receive €50 million upfront, with potential for up to €580 million more in milestones and royalties. Bayer will lead a Phase 3 trial for obstructive HCM, while Cytokinetics will expand its trial in Japan. Aficamten aims to reduce heart muscle contractility in HCM patients.

November 19, 2024
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