Astellas Targets ALS In Expansion Of Cytokinetics Alliance
Executive Summary
Astellas and Cytokinetics are expanding their existing alliance to investigate two candidates against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, as the Japanese firm looks to build its strategic interests in muscle disease.
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