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Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLRX) is a pioneering clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and commercializing breakthrough treatments for fibrotic diseases. The company leverages the therapeutic potential of integrin biology and TGF-β modulation to create therapies that could prevent or even reverse fibrosis, thereby addressing significant unmet medical needs.
Pliant's lead product candidate, bexotegrast (PLN-74809), is an oral, small molecule dual selective inhibitor of αvß6 and αvß1 integrins. It is currently in development for treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). Bexotegrast has received Fast Track Designation and Orphan Drug Designation from the U.S. FDA for both IPF and PSC, as well as Orphan Drug Designation from the European Medicines Agency.
The company is actively advancing several clinical programs:
- INTEGRIS-PSC Phase 2a Trial: Recent interim results demonstrated bexotegrast’s potential in treating PSC, showing reductions in Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF) score and PRO-C3 levels with statistical significance at the 160 mg dose.
- BEACON-IPF Phase 2b/3 Trial: This adaptive trial design aims to accelerate the development timeline by immediately transitioning from Phase 2b to Phase 3 upon enrollment completion.
- PLN-1474: A small molecule selective inhibitor for treating nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) with liver fibrosis.
- PLN-101095: In Phase 1, this dual-selective inhibitor targets integrins αvß8 and αvß1 for treating solid tumors.
- PLN-101325: A monoclonal antibody agonist targeting muscular dystrophies.
Founded by world-renowned researchers from UCSF, Pliant Therapeutics combines expertise in fibrosis biology and small molecule chemistry to develop novel therapies. The company also aims to build a patient registry to enhance the understanding of fibrotic disease progression and to support biomarker discovery.
With a strong pipeline, significant regulatory designations, and ongoing successful clinical trials, Pliant Therapeutics is well-positioned to make substantial advancements in treating fibrotic diseases. For more information and the latest updates, visit their website or follow them on social media platforms like X, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.
Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (PLRX) announces two poster presentations at the EASL International Liver Congress in Milan, Italy. The presentations focus on the updated safety and efficacy analysis of the INTEGRIS-PSC Phase 2a trial and the TGF-beta inhibition in human liver explant tissue with biliary fibrosis. The company continues to lead in the discovery of novel therapeutics for fibrotic diseases.
Pliant Therapeutics, a leader in fibrotic disease therapeutics, reported positive safety and efficacy data from Phase 2a trials. They accelerated the BEACON-IPF Phase 2b trial and received regulatory clearance for the PLN-101325 muscular dystrophy program. Financially, they reported a net loss of $47.0 million, with $483.9 million in cash and investments as of March 31, 2024.
Pliant Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focusing on fibrotic diseases, will participate in investor events in May 2024. The events include discussions with key company executives, offering insights into the company's progress and future plans.