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Pliant Therapeutics Announces Upcoming Presentation of Phase 1 Clinical Trial of PLN-101095 in Patients with Solid Tumors at the 2026 AACR Annual Meeting

Key Takeaway: Pliant Therapeutics has announced the upcoming presentation of data from its Phase 1 clinical trial of PLN-101095 at the AACR Annual Meeting in April 2026. The presentation will occur during the Clinical Trials Mini Symposium and will be delivered by Dr. Timothy A. Yap from the University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. PLN-101095 is a novel dual integrin inhibitor aimed at addressing checkpoint resistance in advanced solid tumors. This presentation marks a significant step for Pliant as they evaluate the drug's safety and potential efficacy.

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  • Pliant Therapeutics is advancing its Phase 1 clinical trial of PLN-101095.
  • The drug has been selected for oral presentation at a major oncology conference.
  • PLN-101095 presents potential as a treatment for patients refractory to existing immune checkpoint inhibitors.

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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLRX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of integrin-based therapeutics, today announced the presentation of data from the Phase 1 trial of PLN-101095 at the upcoming American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting taking place in San Diego, California from April 17-22, 2026.
The abstract was selected for oral presentation as part of the Clinical Trials Mini Symposium.
Title: First-in-human phase I study of PLN-101095, a first-in-class dual αvβ8/αvβ1integrin inhibitor, as monotherapy and in combination with pembrolizumab in patients with advanced solid tumors refractory to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI)
Presenter: Timothy A. Yap, M.D., Ph.D., University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Session: CTMS01: Updates in Anticancer Immunotherapies
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Presentation Time: 10:21 a.m. - 10:31 a.m. Pacific Time
Location: Ballroom 6A - Upper Level – San Diego Convention Center
PLN-101095 is an oral, small molecule, dual selective inhibitor of αvβ8 and αvβ1 integrins designed to overcome checkpoint resistance by blocking TGF-β activation in the tumor microenvironment. Pliant is currently conducting a Phase 1a/1b open-label, dose-escalation and indication expansion trial to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and preliminary evidence of antitumor activity of PLN-101095, as monotherapy and in combination with pembrolizumab, in patients with immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-refractory advanced or metastatic solid tumors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is PLN-101095 developed by Pliant Therapeutics?

PLN-101095 is a first-in-class dual integrin inhibitor targeting αvβ8 and αvβ1.

Where will the PLN-101095 data be presented?

Data will be presented at the AACR Annual Meeting in San Diego, California.

Who is the presenter of the PLN-101095 trial data?

Timothy A. Yap, M.D., Ph.D., from M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

What is the focus of the Phase 1 trial of PLN-101095?

The trial focuses on patients with advanced solid tumors resistant to ICIs.

When is the PLN-101095 presentation scheduled?

The presentation is on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 10:21 a.m. PT.

Last updated: Mar 18, 2026