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Pliant Therapeutics to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

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Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLRX), a clinical stage biotechnology firm, is set to participate in two November investor conferences. The Evercore 4th Annual ISI HealthCONx Virtual Conference will take place on November 29, 2022, where senior management will meet with investors. Additionally, on November 30, 2022, CEO Bernard Coulie will engage in a fireside chat at the Piper Sandler 34th Annual Healthcare Conference. Access to the chat will be available on Pliant's website for 30 days post-event. Pliant focuses on therapies for fibrosis, including its lead candidate, PLN-74809.

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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLRX), a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing novel therapeutics for the treatment of fibrosis, today announced participation in the following November investor conferences:

  • Evercore 4th Annual ISI HealthCONx Virtual Conference Members of Pliant’s senior management team will participate in meetings with the investment community on Tuesday, November 29, 2022
  • Piper Sandler 34th Annual Healthcare Conference Bernard Coulie, M.D., Ph.D., Pliant’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a fireside chat on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. ET / 7:30 a.m. PT and, along with members of Pliant’s senior management team, will participate in meetings with the investment community

Interested parties can access the Piper Sandler fireside chat from the Investor Relations’ Events & Presentation page of Pliant’s website with an audio archive available for 30 days from the time it is made available.

About Pliant Therapeutics, Inc.

Pliant Therapeutics is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing novel therapies for the treatment of fibrosis. Pliant's lead product candidate, PLN-74809 (bexotegrast), is an oral small molecule dual selective inhibitor of αvß6 and αvß1 integrins that is in development in the lead indications for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or IPF, and primary sclerosing cholangitis, or PSC. PLN-74809 (bexotegrast) has received Fast Track Designation and Orphan Drug Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in IPF and PSC and Orphan Drug Designation from the European Medicines Agency in PSC. Pliant is currently conducting Phase 2a trials of PLN-74809 (bexotegrast) in the lead indications of IPF and PSC. Pliant has also developed PLN-1474, a small molecule selective inhibitor of αvß1 for the treatment of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, or NASH with liver fibrosis, which Pliant has transferred to Novartis pursuant to our development partnership. In addition to clinical stage programs, Pliant currently has two preclinical programs targeting oncology and muscular dystrophies. For additional information about Pliant Therapeutics, visit www.PliantRx.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.

Investor and Media Contact:

Christopher Keenan
Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
Pliant Therapeutics, Inc.
IR@Pliantrx.com


FAQ

What are the dates for Pliant Therapeutics' investor conferences in November 2022?

Pliant Therapeutics will participate in the Evercore 4th Annual ISI HealthCONx Virtual Conference on November 29, 2022, and the Piper Sandler 34th Annual Healthcare Conference on November 30, 2022.

Who will represent Pliant Therapeutics at the Piper Sandler Healthcare Conference?

CEO Bernard Coulie will participate in a fireside chat at the Piper Sandler 34th Annual Healthcare Conference on November 30, 2022.

How can I access the Piper Sandler fireside chat for Pliant Therapeutics?

The Piper Sandler fireside chat can be accessed from Pliant’s Investor Relations’ Events & Presentation page and will be available for 30 days.

What is PLN-74809 and what conditions is it being developed for?

PLN-74809 is Pliant's lead product candidate, an oral small molecule in development for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC).

Has Pliant Therapeutics received any designations from the FDA for PLN-74809?

Yes, PLN-74809 has received Fast Track Designation and Orphan Drug Designation from the FDA for both IPF and PSC.

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