Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd., an Israeli clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, specializes in the creation of small molecule therapeutic products. These treatments target a range of conditions including various cancers, inflammatory liver disorders, and erectile dysfunction. Its primary drug candidate, Piclidenoson, has successfully advanced through Phase III clinical trials for psoriasis and completed Phase II trials for COVID-19. Another promising asset, Namodenoson, is currently undergoing Phase III clinical evaluation for hepatocellular carcinoma (a form of liver cancer) and is in a Phase IIb study for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Furthermore, CF602 is in preclinical development, aimed at addressing erectile dysfunction. Beyond its drug pipeline, Can-Fite also commercializes a predictive biomarker blood test kit for A3AR. Strategic partnerships are also key to its operations; a licensing and collaboration agreement with CMS Medical covers the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of both Piclidenoson and Namodenoson. Additionally, the company collaborates with Univo Pharmaceuticals to identify and co-develop cannabis-derived formulations intended for various therapeutic applications, including cancer, inflammatory, autoimmune, and metabolic conditions. Originally incorporated in 1994 as Can-Fite Technologies Ltd., the company adopted its current name, Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd., in January 2001 and is headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel.
Can-Fite: Namodenoson Enhances the Anti-Cancer Effect of Chemotherapy in Pancreatic Cancer
Can-Fite reported preclinical data showing namodenoson enhances the anti-cancer effect of gemcitabine in pancreatic cancer by increasing apoptosis.
The findings provide mechanistic support for the design of the company's planned Phase IIb study combining namodenoson with gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel.
Separately, clinical results from the Phase 2a pancreatic cancer study have been accepted for presentation at the ESMO Congress 2026.