LA JOLLA, Calif., Feb. 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Regulus
Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: RGLS), a biopharmaceutical company
leading the discovery and development of innovative medicines
targeting microRNAs, today announced that Kleanthis G. Xanthopoulos, Ph.D., President and
Chief Executive Officer of Regulus, will present a company overview
at the Cowen and Company 34th Annual Healthcare
Conference on Wednesday, March 5,
2014 at 10:40 am EST.
The conference is being held at the Boston Marriott Copley
Place.
The presentation will be webcast at the time of the presentation
and can be accessed on the Investor Relations page of the Company's
website at www.regulusrx.com. A replay of the webcast will be
archived on the Company's website following the presentation
date.
About Regulus
Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:RGLS) is a
biopharmaceutical company leading the discovery and development of
innovative medicines targeting microRNAs. Regulus is uniquely
positioned to leverage a mature therapeutic platform that harnesses
the oligonucleotide drug discovery and development expertise of
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., which
founded the company. Regulus has a well-balanced
microRNA therapeutic pipeline entering clinical development, an
emerging microRNA biomarkers platform to support its therapeutic
programs, and a rich intellectual property estate to retain its
leadership in the microRNA field. Regulus intends to focus
its proprietary efforts on developing microRNA therapeutics for
oncology indications and orphan diseases and is currently advancing
several programs toward clinical development in oncology, fibrosis
and metabolic diseases. Specifically, Regulus is developing
RG-012, an anti-miR targeting microRNA-21 for the treatment of
Alport Syndrome, a life-threatening kidney disease driven by
genetic mutations with no approved therapy, and RG-101, a
GalNAc-conjugated anti-miR targeting microRNA-122 for the treatment
of chronic hepatitis C virus infection. Regulus' commitment
to innovation and its leadership in the microRNA field have enabled
the formation of strategic alliances with AstraZeneca,
GlaxoSmithKline and Sanofi. In addition, the Company has
established Regulus microMarkers™, a research and development
division focused on identifying microRNAs as biomarkers of human
disease, which is designed to support its therapeutic pipeline,
collaborators and strategic partners.
For more information, please
visit http://www.regulusrx.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements contained in this press release regarding matters
that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements"
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995, including statements associated with Regulus' expectations
regarding future therapeutic and commercial potential of Regulus'
business plans, technologies and intellectual property related to
microRNA therapeutics being discovered and developed by
Regulus. Because such statements are subject to risks and
uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those
expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Words such
as "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "intends,"
"will," "goal," "potential" and similar expressions are intended to
identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking
statements are based upon Regulus' current expectations and involve
assumptions that may never materialize or may prove to be
incorrect. Actual results and the timing of events could
differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking
statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties, which
include, without limitation, risks associated with the process of
discovering, developing and commercializing drugs that are safe and
effective for use as human therapeutics, and in the endeavor of
building a business around such drugs. These and other risks
concerning Regulus' programs are described in additional detail in
Regulus' SEC filings. All forward-looking statements
contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which
they were made. Regulus undertakes no obligation to update such
statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist
after the date on which they were made.
SOURCE Regulus Therapeutics Inc.