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CV Therapeutics

CV Therapeutics, Inc. (CVT), headquartered in Palo Alto, California, is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of new small molecule drugs for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. We apply advances in molecular biology and genetics to identify mechanisms of cardiovascular diseases and targets for drug discovery. As a pioneer in the field of molecular cardiology, CV Therapeutics strives to discover new solutions for the unmet medical needs of patients. The company employs nearly 700 professionals, including a cardiovascular sales force of approximately 300 field-based individuals. Nearly 20 percent of employees based in our Palo Alto headquarters hold doctoral degrees, including MDs, PhDs, and PharmDs. Key drivers of our business are to: Identify, develop, and commercialize drugs primarily for cardiovascular disease, Focus on small molecule drug candidates, In-license cardiovascular products with unique potential, and Commercialize products through concentrated sales and marketing efforts.


Contact Details:
3172 Porter Drive
Palo Alto
CA
94304
United States of America
Tel:650-384-8500
Fax:650-858-0390
Email:webmaster@cvt.com
WWW:

www.cvt.com/




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Recent Publications by CV Therapeutics:

Ranolazine, an antianginal agent, markedly reduces ventricular arrhythmias induced by ischemia and ischemia-reperfusion.
We tested the effect of the antianginal agent ranolazine on ventricular...
13th November, 2009
CV Therapeutics, Inc., 3172 Porter Dr., Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2009 Nov;297(5):H1923-9. Epub 2009 Sep
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A1 adenosine receptor: role in diabetes and obesity.
Adenosine mediates its diverse effects via four subtypes (A(1), A(2A),...
25th September, 2009
Department of Pharmacological Sciences, CV Therapeutics Inc., Palo Alto, Handb Exp Pharmacol. 2009;(193):271-95.
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Recent developments in A2B adenosine receptor ligands.
A selective, high-affinity A(2B) adenosine receptor (AR) antagonist will...
25th September, 2009
Department of Medicinal Chemistry, CV Therapeutics Inc., Palo Alto, CA Handb Exp Pharmacol. 2009;(193):99-122.
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The late Na+ current (INa) inhibitor ranolazine attenuates effects of palmitoyl-L-carnitine to increase late INa and cause ventricular diastolic dysfunction.
Palmitoyl-L-carnitine (PC), an ischemic metabolite, causes cellular Na(+)...
20th August, 2009
CV Therapeutics Inc, Palo Alto, California, USA. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2009 Aug;330(2):550-7. Epub 2009 Apr 29.
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Suppression of heavy drinking and alcohol seeking by a selective ALDH-2 inhibitor.
BACKGROUND: Inherited human aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH-2) deficiency...
14th August, 2009
CV Therapeutics, Palo Alto, CA, USA. Alcohol Clin Exp Res. 2009 Nov;33(11):1935-44. Epub 2009 Aug 10.
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Press Releases on CV Therapeutics:

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NeurogesX Expands Commercial Operations Leadership Team 5th November, 2009 NeurogesX
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NewCardio Expert to Present at Cardiac Safety Research Consortium Annual Meeting 22nd October, 2009 NewCardio, Inc.
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NewCardio, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: NWCI) a cardiac diagnostic and services company, today announced that Dr. Sam George, NewCardio's
CardioDx Announces Appointment of Dr. Louis G. Lange as Chairman of the Board of Directors 8th October, 2009 CardioDx
PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- CardioDx, a cardiovascular genomic diagnostics company, announced today the appointment of Louis G. Lange, M.D., Ph.D., as Chairman of the company's
PTC Therapeutics Receives $2.6 Million in Government Grants 15th June, 2009 PTC Therapeutics, Inc.
- Funding supports continued focus on rare disorders - SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J., June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (PTC) today announced the receipt of two government grants to support
PTC Therapeutics and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Foundation Announce $8.5 Million Small Molecule Development Collaboration 12th May, 2009 PTC Therapeutics, Inc.
Project will advance novel platform for treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. and NEW YORK, May 12 /PRNewswire/ -- PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (PTC) and the Spinal Muscular Atrophy

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CV Therapeutics Clinical Trials:

Safety Study of Tecadenoson to Treat Atrial Fibrillation

CV Therapeutics Patents:

US Patent No.Title
6930111 Substituted heterocyclic compounds
7115610 Substituted heterocyclic compounds
7125876 Substituted heterocyclic compounds
7125993 A.sub.2B adenosine receptor antagonists
7144871 Partial and full agonists of A.sub.1 adenosine receptors

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