Piclidenoson - Can-Fite Biopharma
Alternative Names: CF 101; IB-MECA; SI 615Latest Information Update: 22 Dec 2025
At a glance
- Originator Can-Fite BioPharma
- Developer Can-Fite BioPharma; Fondazione Telethon
- Class Amides; Anti-inflammatories; Antineoplastics; Antipsoriatics; Antirheumatics; Antivirals; Eye disorder therapies; Iodobenzenes; Neuroprotectants; Purine nucleosides; Ribonucleosides; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Adenosine A3 receptor agonists
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Orphan Drug Status
No
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
- Available For Licensing Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Phase III Plaque psoriasis
- Phase II COVID 2019 infections
- Preclinical Oculocerebrorenal syndrome; Vascular dementia
- Discontinued Colorectal cancer; Dry eyes; Glaucoma; Ocular hypertension; Osteoarthritis; Rheumatoid arthritis; Solid tumours; Uveitis
Most Recent Events
- 16 Dec 2025 Can-Fite BioPharma announces its intention to submit a Phase II study protocol for the rare genetic disease Lowe Syndrome to the regulatory authorities in Italy and EMA during the first quarter of 2026
- 16 Dec 2025 Can-fite Biopharma plans a phase II trial for Oculocerebrorenal syndrome in the European Union including Italy
- 28 Jul 2025 Preclinical trials in Vascular dementia in USA (unspecified route)