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Pliant Therapeutics Announces Three Presentations at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer

Key Takeaway: Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. has announced that it will have three presentations at the upcoming 38th Annual Meeting of the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer. The meeting, taking place from November 1 to 5, 2023, in San Diego, will feature research on investigational therapies addressing solid tumors. The posters will be available on the company's website, highlighting the latest advancements in the field of cancer treatment.

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  • Pliant Therapeutics is presenting three studies at a major cancer immunotherapy conference.
  • The company might enhance treatment strategies for patients with advanced cancer.
  • The presentations focus on promising investigational therapies targeting integrins.

Full Press Release Details

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLRX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company and leader in the discovery and development of novel therapeutics for the treatment of fibrotic diseases, today announced three presentations at the upcoming 38th Annual Meeting of the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) taking place November 1 - 5, 2023 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California.
Abstract Number 1467
Selective targeting of integrins αVβ8 and αVβ1 within the dynamic ecosystem of pancreatic cancer to improve the overall anti-tumor response
Date and Time: Friday, November 3rd 9:00 a.m. PT
Location: Poster Hall (Exhibit Hall B)
Phase 1a trial of PLN-101095, an integrin αvβ8 and αvβ1 inhibitor, as monotherapy and in combination with pembrolizumab, in treatment-resistant patients with advanced or metastatic solid tumors
Date and Time: Saturday, November 4th 9:00 a.m. PT
Location: Poster Hall (Exhibit Hall B)
Integrin αvβ1 is Expressed in Multiple Solid Tumor Types and Drives the Adhesion of Cancer Associated Fibroblast to Latent TGF-β
Date and Time: Saturday, November 4th 9:00 a.m. PT
Location: Poster Hall (Exhibit Hall B)
Posters will be made available on the Publications page of the Pliant website.
About Pliant Therapeutics, Inc.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," and similar expressions (as well as other words or expressions referencing future events, conditions, or circumstances) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements include those regarding the safety, tolerability, pharmacodynamics and therapeutic potential of bexotegrast; our plans for the future development of bexotegrast; bexotegrast’s potential to become a treatment for IPF or PSC; the anticipated timing of data and progress from our clinical studies; including the timing of 12-week and 24-week data from the 320 mg dose cohort of the INTEGRIS-PSC Phase 2a trial in the first quarter of 2024 and mid-2024, respectively. Because such statements deal with future events and are based on our current expectations, they are subject to various risks and uncertainties and actual results, performance or achievements of Pliant Therapeutics could differ materially from those described in or implied by the statements in this press release. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including those related to the development and commercialization of our product candidates, including any delays in our ongoing or planned preclinical or clinical trials, the impact of current macroeconomic and marketplace conditions, our reliance on third parties for critical aspects of our development operations, the risks inherent in the drug development process, the risks regarding the accuracy of our estimates of expenses and timing of development, our capital requirements and the need for additional financing, including the availability of additional term loans under our loan facility, and our ability to obtain and maintain intellectual property protection for our product candidates. These and additional risks are discussed in the sections titled "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2023 which is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Unless otherwise noted, Pliant is providing this information as of the date of this news release and does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this document as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Investor and Media Contact:
Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
Pliant Therapeutics, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

What presentations will Pliant Therapeutics deliver at SITC 2023?

Pliant Therapeutics will present three posters on integrin inhibitors and their effects on pancreatic cancer.

When is Pliant's PLN-101095 phase 1a trial presentation?

The PLN-101095 phase 1a trial presentation is scheduled for November 4th at 9:00 a.m. PT.

Where can I find Pliant's conference posters?

Posters will be accessible on the Publications page of the Pliant website.

What is the focus of Abstract Number 1467?

Abstract Number 1467 discusses targeting integrins to boost anti-tumor responses in pancreatic cancer.

What is Bexotegrast's potential therapeutic use?

Bexotegrast may be developed as a treatment for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and primary sclerosing cholangitis.

Last updated: Oct 31, 2023