Interim Analysis Supports Continuation of Can-Fite BioPharma's Phase 2/3 Psoriasis Clinical Study With CF101
Psoriasis is a skin condition that affects 2% to 3% of the general population. The psoriasis therapeutic market is estimated at $3.5 billion annually and is dominated by biological drugs.
Can-Fite CEO Pnina Fishman, Ph.D., commented, "We are pleased to continue the clinical development plan of CF101, a small molecule orally bioavailable drug, based on its encouraging therapeutic index. CF101's anti-inflammatory effect, its well-defined mechanism of action, and the excellent safety profile, all suggest this drug is an attractive candidate for the treatment of psoriasis."
The company also announced that it has listed and begun trading of its American Depository Receipts (ADRs). Shares of the ADRs launched on October 2nd, 2012 on the over-the-counter (OTC) market under the symbol CANFY. The Company's ordinary shares trade on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange under the symbol CFBI and each ADR share represents 50 ordinary shares.
About CF101
CF101, an A3 adenosine receptor agonist, is a novel, first in class, small molecule, orally bioavailable drug with a favorable therapeutic index demonstrated in Phase 2 clinical studies. CF101 is currently developed for the treatment of autoimmune inflammatory diseases including rheumatoid arthritis (Phase 2b) and psoriasis (Phase 2/3). CF101 is also developed for ophthalmic indications including dry eye syndrome (Phase 3), glaucoma (Phase 2) and Uveitis by OphthaliX (OTC: OPLI), a subsidiary of Can-Fite.
About Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd.
Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd is an Israeli public company, the ordinary shares of which are traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE: CFBI). American Depository Receipts of the company are traded on the over-the-counter market (OTC: CANFY). The company, which commenced business activity in 2000, was founded by Pnina Fishman, Ph.D., researcher in the Rabin Medical Center, and Ilan Cohn Ph.D., patent attorney and senior partner at Reinhold Cohn Patent Attorneys. Pnina Fishman serves as CEO of the company. The company was founded on the basis of Fishman's scientific findings, and is focused on the development of small molecule orally bioavailable drugs, ligands to the A3 adenosine receptor. The latter mediates anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects and is suggested as a biological predictive marker. The company's lead drug, CF101, is in clinical development for the treatment of autoimmune inflammatory diseases. The CF102 drug candidate is being developed for the treatment of liver diseases. Can-Fite has a wealth of clinical experience: to date, more than 700 patients have participated in clinical trials conducted by the company. Can-Fite previously licensed its activity in the ophthalmic field to OphthaliX Inc., in which it holds a controlling interest (OTC: OPLI).