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Pliant Therapeutics Announces Upcoming Presentations at the European Association for the Study of the Liver International Liver Congress™

Key Takeaway: Pliant Therapeutics announced that it will have two poster presentations at the European Association for the Study of the Liver International Liver Congress™. The presentations include an updated safety and efficacy analysis of the Phase 2a trial for the integrin inhibitor bexotegrast in primary sclerosing cholangitis. The congress is scheduled to take place in Milan, Italy from June 5-8, 2024. These presentations showcase Pliant's commitment to advancing treatments for fibrotic diseases.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Pliant Therapeutics is leading in the development of novel therapeutics for fibrotic diseases.
  • Upcoming presentations at a major conference highlight the company’s progress and ongoing research.
  • The late-breaker presentation could attract significant attention from the medical community.

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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLRX), a late-stage biotechnology company and leader in the discovery and development of novel therapeutics for the treatment of fibrotic diseases, today announced two poster presentations, including a late-breaker, at the upcoming European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) International Liver Congress™ taking place in Milan, Italy from June 5-8, 2024.
Title: Oral alpha-v/beta-6 and alpha-v/beta-1 integrin inhibitor bexotegrast in primary sclerosing cholangitis: Updated 12-week interim safety and efficacy analysis of the INTEGRIS-PSC Phase 2a trial
Late Breaker Abstract Number: LB27
Presenter: Michael Trauner, M.D., Chair of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine III, Medical University Clinic, Vienna, Austria
Presentation Date and Time: Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – Saturday, June 8, 2024, 5:00 p.m. CEST
Title: Dual alpha-v/beta-6 and alpha-v/beta-1 integrin inhibitor bexotegrast targets TGF-beta inhibition to specific cell types in human liver explant tissue with biliary fibrosis
Abstract Number: 1627
Presenter: Johanna Schaub, Ph.D., Principal Scientist II, Translational Sciences, Pliant Therapeutics
Presentation Date and Time: Thursday, June 6, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. CEST
About Pliant Therapeutics, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. known for?

Pliant Therapeutics specializes in discovering and developing treatments for fibrotic diseases.

When is the EASL International Liver Congress™ taking place?

The congress is scheduled for June 5-8, 2024, in Milan, Italy.

Who is presenting the late-breaker abstract at EASL?

Dr. Michael Trauner will present the late-breaker abstract.

What does the bexotegrast trial focus on?

The trial investigates the safety and efficacy of bexotegrast in primary sclerosing cholangitis.

What is the focus of the other abstract by Johanna Schaub?

It targets TGF-beta inhibition in fibrosis using specific cell types in liver tissue.

Last updated: May 7, 2024