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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001104659-17-043602
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	CORRESP
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
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FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			AKCEA THERAPEUTICS, INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001662524
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS [2834]
		IRS NUMBER:				472608175
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
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	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		55 CAMBRIDGE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		SUITE 100
		CITY:			CAMBRIDGE
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02142
		BUSINESS PHONE:		760-603-2732

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		STREET 1:		2855 GAZELLE CT
		CITY:			CARLSBAD
		STATE:			CA
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