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Forte Biosciences, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2026 Results and Provides Update
DALLAS, May 11, 2026--Forte Biosciences, Inc. (www.fortebiorx.com) (NASDAQ: FBRX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on autoimmune and autoimmune-related diseases, today announced its first quarter 2026 financial results and provided a business update.

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