ARYx to Present at the 2008 Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Unplugged Conference.FREMONT, Calif. -- ARYx Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ARYX) today announced that it will present at the 2008 Morgan Stanley Key Biscayne is a village in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The population was 10,507 at the 2000 census. . A live webcast of the presentation scheduled for Friday, May 2 at 9:10 a.m. Eastern Time may be accessed at the ARYx website http://www.aryx.com. The presentation will be archived for seven days. About ARYx Therapeutics ARYx Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing a portfolio of internally discovered products designed to eliminate known safety issues associated with well-established, commercially successful drugs. ARYx uses its RetroMetabolic Drug Design(TM) technology to design structurally unique molecules that retain the efficacy of these original drugs but are metabolized through a potentially safer pathway to avoid specific adverse side effects Side effects Effects of a proposed project on other parts of the firm. associated with these compounds. ARYx currently has three products in Phase 2 clinical trials phase 2 clinical trial Phase 2 study. See Phase study. : ATI-7505 for the treatment of various gastrointestinal disorders; ATI-5923 for the treatment of patients at risk for the formation of dangerous blood clots Blood Clots Definition A blood clot is a thickened mass in the blood formed by tiny substances called platelets. Clots form to stop bleeding, such as at the site of cut. ; and ATI-2042 for the treatment of atrial fibrillation atrial fibrillation Irregular rhythm (arrhythmia) of contraction of the atria (upper heart chambers). The most common major arrhythmia, it may result as a consequence of increased fibrous tissue in the aging heart, of heart disease, or in association with severe infection. . A fourth product, ATI-9242 for the treatment of schizophrenia The concept of a cure as such in the treatment of schizophrenia remains controversial, as there is no consensus on the definition of "treatment" in the case of schizophrenia, although some criteria for the remission of symptoms have recently been suggested. and other psychiatric disorders, is in Phase 1 development. Please visit our web site at www.aryx.com for additional information. Forward Looking Statement This press release contains forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. , including, without limitation, statements related to the timing and availability of clinical results, the initiation of new clinical trials, the completion of preclinical work, the ability of preclinical packages to lead to further clinical trials, the ability of a product candidate to be more predictable than currently available therapies regarding dosing and response to treatment, and the ability of a product candidate to avoid the dangers existing in currently available therapies. Words such as "expects," "potential," "will be studied," "will receive," "will be randomly assigned," "will continue," "can result," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon the company's current expectations. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. The company's actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, the risk that collaborative arrangements will likely place the development of our product candidates outside of our control, the risk that we may have to alter our development and commercialization plans if collaborative relationships are not established for ATI-5923 and ATI-2042, the risk that the company may be unable to raise additional capital when needed which would force the company to delay, reduce or eliminate product development programs, the risk that any failure or delay in commencing or completing clinical trials for the company's product candidates could severely harm our business, and the risk that third party manufacturers could delay or prevent the clinical development of our product candidates. These and other risk factors are discussed under "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the year ended December 31, 2007. The company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein. |
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