PALI

I initiate Palisade Bio with a "Buy" rating, driven by its differentiated oral PDE4 inhibitor prodrug PALI-2108 targeting inflammatory bowel diseases. PALI's phase 2b ASCENTRA-UC trial for ulcerative colitis has begun dosing, with 12-week topline results expected in Q4 2027, offering a catalyst. Expansion opportunities include a phase 2a trial in Crohn's disease [Q1 2027 start, Q1 2028 data] and potential in fibrostenotic Crohn's, leveraging proven PDE4 biology.

Five-patient Phase 1b Crohn's disease cohort showed a 47.5% reduction in mean endoscopic disease activity and a 58.8% reduction in mean fecal calprotectin after 14 days

Oral presentation to highlight early endoscopic improvement and evidence of PDE4 target engagement in fibrostenotic Crohn's disease

Canadian clearance supports site activation and enrollment in the global study of once-daily oral PALI-2108 Primary efficacy results from approximately 204 patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis expected in the second half of 2027 Denver, CO, Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Palisade Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: PALI) (“Palisade” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing next-generation prodrugs for patients living with inflammatory and fibrotic diseases, today announced that Health Canada has cleared the Company's Clinical Trial Application (CTA) for ASCENTRA-UC, its global Phase 2 study evaluating PALI-2108 in patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC).

ASCENTRA-CD expected to enroll approximately 60 patients with moderate to severe Crohn's disease First patient dosing targeted for Q1 2027; primary efficacy readout (Week 12 endoscopic response) targeted for Q1 2028 Phase 2 program builds on clinical experience in fibrostenotic Crohn's disease demonstrating targeted tissue exposure, PDE4 target engagement and encouraging endoscopic activity Denver, CO, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Palisade Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: PALI) (“Palisade” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing next-generation prodrugs for patients living with inflammatory and fibrotic diseases, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the Company's Investigational New Drug (IND) application for PALI-2108, enabling initiation of the Phase 2 ASCENTRA-CD clinical trial in patients with moderate to severe Crohn's disease (CD).

Denver, CO, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Palisade Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: PALI) (“Palisade” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing next-generation prodrugs for patients living with inflammatory and fibrotic diseases, today announced that members of management will participate in three healthcare investor conferences in September 2026.

Management to participate in investor meetings on July 14-15 in Boston Denver, CO, July 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Palisade Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: PALI) (“Palisade” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing next-generation oral PDE4 inhibitor prodrugs for inflammatory bowel disease, today announced that JD Finley, Chief Executive Officer, and Dr. Mitchell Jones, President & Chief Medical Officer, will participate in the Leerink Partners Therapeutics Forum, taking place July 14-15, 2026, in Boston, Massachusetts. Management will participate in one-on-one meetings with institutional investors throughout the conference to discuss the Company's clinical development strategy, recent progress advancing PALI-2108 and upcoming milestones across its inflammatory bowel disease programs.

Palisade Bio offers a speculative early-stage opportunity, advancing PALI-2108, a gut-restricted PDE4 inhibitor for UC and Crohn's disease. PALI-2108's Phase 1 trials showed favorable safety, target engagement, and early clinical activity, supporting a differentiated mechanism of action. PALI's $132.6 million cash runway funds operations through key Phase 2 efficacy readouts in 2027–2028, reducing near-term dilution risk.

ASCENTRA-UC expected to enroll up to 204 patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis across North America and Europe

Board strengthened with extensive biotechnology leadership, strategic transactions and capital markets expertise Company continues to build on PALI-2108 clinical progress as it advances toward Phase 2 development and additional key milestones Denver, CO, June 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Palisade Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: PALI) (“Palisade” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing next-generation, once-daily, oral PDE4 inhibitor prodrugs designed for targeted delivery to the terminal ileum and colon, today announced the addition of Robert Baltera and Jordan Zwick to its Board of Directors. “We are pleased to welcome both Robert and Jordan to the Palisade Bio Board of Directors,” said JD Finley, Chief Executive Officer of Palisade Bio.