- Pliant Therapeutics Inc’s (NASDAQ:PLRX) Phase 2a trial of PLN-74809 in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) met its primary and secondary endpoints.
- The data demonstrated that PLN-74809 was well tolerated over a 12-week treatment period and displayed a favorable pharmacokinetic profile.
- A pooled analysis of PLN-74809 treated patients showed an 80% reduction in forced vital capacity (FVC) decline at 12 weeks versus placebo.
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- The 40 mg and 160 mg dose groups demonstrated 38% and 66% reductions in FVC decline relative to placebo, respectively.
- In the 80 mg treatment group, a +24.6 mL increase in FVC was observed relative to baseline.
- PLN-74809 was well tolerated at all three doses tested and exhibited dose-proportional increases in plasma concentrations, consistent with prior studies.
- Pliant has recently completed enrollment in the 320 mg cohort of the INTEGRIS-IPF Phase 2a trial. The 12-week interim data from the 320 mg cohort is anticipated in early 2023.
- Price Action: PLRX shares are up 59.46% at $14.16 during the premarket session on the last check Monday.
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https://www.tomshardware.com/news/amd-roadmap-2026-shimada-peakAMD is keeping the pedal to the metal, as evidenced by a host of new processors name-checked in a DigiTimes report today. Probably of greatest interest to PC
