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What does Cytokinetics do? Cytokinetics Inc. is a biotechnology company that was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California. The company focuses on developing novel therapies for diseases of the nervous system, cardiovascular system, and muscles. Cytokinetics develops its drugs by identifying proteins and molecules that have potential for treating diseases. The company's business model is based on the development of therapies that target the improvement of muscle strength and function. Cytokinetics is known for its innovative drug classes such as myosin inhibitors and activators, as well as its novel drug CK-274. The company offers various products aimed at improving muscle strength and function, including CK-274, a myosin inhibitor currently in phase III development for the treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Cytokinetics is also the developer of Omecamtiv Mecarbil, a myosin activator for the treatment of heart failure, and SMN2 splicing modulators for improving SMN protein synthesis in patients with spinal muscular atrophy. The company has established partnerships with leading pharmaceutical companies for the further development and commercialization of its drugs. With its innovative therapies and industry expertise, Cytokinetics has become one of the leading biotechnology companies in the United States focused on improving muscle strength and function. Cytokinetics is one of the most popular companies on Eulerpool.