Palisade Bio, Inc. ( PALI ) shares are trading higher Tuesday after the company announced the completion of its analysis evaluating ex-vivo bioactivation of PALI-2108.

The Details:

Palisade Bio ( PALI ) said the findings demonstrated PALI-2108 exhibited efficient ex-vivo conversion into its active PDE4 inhibitor form in stool samples from both normal healthy volunteers and patients with ulcerative colitis (UC). The assessment showed PALI-2108 was converted into its active PDE4 inhibitor form at a mean rate of 90.1% with conversion steadily increasing over time.

“The results from this study underscore our confidence in PALI-2108 as a targeted treatment for moderate-to-severe UC,” said Dr. Mitch Jones, CMO at Palisade Bio ( PALI ). 

“The successful bioactivation of prodrug PALI-2108 into its active PDE4 inhibitor form at consistently high conversion rates over a 24-hour period in stool samples highlights its promise as an innovative therapeutic approach for managing UCl," Jones added. 

Palisade Bio ( PALI ) shares are trending on social media and moving on heavy trading volume Tuesday. According to data from Benzinga Pro, more than 13.2 million shares have already been traded in the session, compared to the stock’s 100-day average of less than 192,000 shares.

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PALI Price Action: According to Benzinga Pro, Palisade Bio ( PALI ) shares are up 60.8% at $6.69 at the time of publication Tuesday.

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