Namodenoson Treatment for Pancreatic and Liver Cancer: Data will be Discussed in Out-licensing and Distribution Partnering Meetings at Bio Europe Conference

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Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd. announces VP of Business Development to present data from pancreatic and liver cancer programs at BIO-Europe Spring 2024. Can-Fite's pipeline includes Namodenoson for liver and pancreatic cancer, licensed to various companies worldwide, attracting interest from potential partners.

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• Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd. presenting data from pancreatic and liver cancer programs at BIO-Europe Spring 2024.
• Pipeline includes Namodenoson for advanced liver and pancreatic cancer.
• Indications licensed to companies in Eastern Europe, China, South Korea, and Canada.
• Growing interest from potential partners due to advanced pipeline.
• Focus on partnering with companies specializing in pharmaceutical distribution and regional regulatory approval.

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PETACH TIKVA, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd. (NYSE American: CANF) (TASE: CANF), a biotechnology company advancing a pipeline of proprietary small molecule drugs that address oncology and inflammatory diseases, today announced its VP of Business Development, Dr. Sari Fishman, will present data from the pancreatic and liver cancer programs during numerous partnering meetings at the BIO-Europe Spring 2024 in Barcelona, Spain, on Mar 18-27, 2024 (https://informaconnect.com/bioeurope-spring/).

Can-Fite’s pipeline of indications includes Namodenoson for the treatment of advanced liver cancer and pancreatic cancer; both indications have been licensed to the Swiss company Ewopharma for Eastern Europe. The liver cancer indication has been licensed as well to CMS in China and CKD in South Korea. Piclidenoson has been out-licensed to Cipher in Canada; Gebro Pharma for Swiss, Spain, Austria; CMS for China; and Kyongboo for South Korea. Each of the deals include upfront and milestone payments. The Company’s growing slate of indications and advanced pipeline are attracting increased interest from additional potential partners. Focusing on its core expertise in clinical development, Can-Fite pursues a strategy of partnering with companies in specific geographic markets that specialize in pharmaceutical distribution and regional regulatory approval.

“Advanced liver cancer and pancreatic cancer are Can-Fite’s clinical-stage indications for Namodenoson and am delighted with the interest that Namodenoson is raising with companies that will participate in the Bio Europe Conference and are experts in drug development and distribution in the oncology arena. The conference provides us with the opportunity to present our other developments to lead pharmaceutical companies,” stated Dr. Sari Fishman, VP Business Development at Can-Fite.

About Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd.

Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd. (NYSE American: CANF) (TASE: CANF) is an advanced clinical stage drug development Company with a platform technology that addresses multi-billion dollar markets in the treatment of cancer, liver, and inflammatory disease. One of the two Company's lead drug candidates, Piclidenoson recently reported positive topline results in a Phase III trial for psoriasis. A pivotal Phase III for this drug is expected to commence soon. Can-Fite's other lead drug for treating cancer and liver diseases, Namodenoson, is being evaluated in a Phase IIb trial for the treatment of steatotic liver disease (SLD), a Phase III pivotal trial for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and the Company is planning a Phase IIa study in pancreatic cancer. Namodenoson has been granted Orphan Drug Designation in the U.S. and Europe for its HCC indication and Fast Track Designation as a second line treatment for HCC by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Namodenoson has also shown proof of concept to potentially treat other cancers including colon, prostate, and melanoma. CF602, the Company's third drug candidate, has shown efficacy in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Piclidenoson and Namodenoson have an excellent safety profile with experience in over 1,600 patients in clinical studies to date. For more information please visit: www.canfite.com.

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Motti Farbstein

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Source: Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd.

FAQ

What indications are included in Can-Fite's pipeline?

Can-Fite's pipeline includes Namodenoson for the treatment of advanced liver cancer and pancreatic cancer.

Which companies have licensed Can-Fite's liver cancer indication?

The liver cancer indication has been licensed to CMS in China and CKD in South Korea.

Where will Dr. Sari Fishman present data from the pancreatic and liver cancer programs?

Dr. Sari Fishman will present data at the BIO-Europe Spring 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.

What is Can-Fite's strategy for partnering with companies?

Can-Fite pursues a strategy of partnering with companies in specific geographic markets that specialize in pharmaceutical distribution and regional regulatory approval.

What is the focus of Can-Fite's core expertise?

Can-Fite focuses on its core expertise in clinical development.