LA JOLLA, Calif., Oct. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: RGLS), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative medicines targeting microRNAs, today announced that it will present preclinical data regarding RGLS4326, a single stranded, chemically modified oligonucleotide in clinical development for Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD), at the American Society of Nephrology's (ASN) Kidney Week 2018 meeting being held October 23-28, 2018 in San Diego, CA.

Poster Presentations: October 25, 2018, 10:00AM-12:00PM

• Abstract 3022832: Discovery and Preclinical Characterization of RGLS4326 for the Treatment of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD).
• Abstract 3021589: Efficacy of RGLS4326 in Human Primary ADPKD 3D-Cyst Cultured Cells.
• Abstract 3021851: RGLS4326 Confers Efficacy and Modulate Aberrant Signaling and Metabolic Pathways in PKD Mouse Models.

"We are pleased to be making several presentations on our RGLS4326 program during this year's Kidney Week meeting that we believe further demonstrate the compound's novel mechanism and therapeutic potential to treat patients with ADPKD," said Jay Hagan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Regulus. 

About Regulus

Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: RGLS) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative medicines targeting microRNAs.  Regulus has leveraged its oligonucleotide drug discovery and development expertise to develop a pipeline complemented by a rich intellectual property estate in the microRNA field.  Regulus maintains its corporate headquarters in La Jolla, CA.  For more information, please visit http://www.regulusrx.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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