(Updates)
** Shares of drug developer Palisade Bio Inc PALI.O more
than double to $4.9
** Co says it received U.S FDA's "fast track" tag for its
experimental drug LB1148
** PALI says drug neutralizes digestive enzymes to
potentially reduce intestinal damage and accelerate return of
bowel function following abdominal surgery
** A fast track designation facilitates development and
expedites review of therapies with the potential to treat a
serious condition where there is an unmet medical need
** Including session's gain, stock down 92.5% YTD
(Reporting by Sriparna Roy and Pratik Jain)
((Pratik.Jain@thomsonreuters.com;))