Can-Fite: Patient with Decompensated Liver Cirrhosis Successfully Undergoes Liver Transplantation Following Treatment with Namodenoson
Rhea-AI Summary
Can-Fite (NYSE American: CANF) reported that a patient with advanced decompensated liver cirrhosis treated with Namodenoson under compassionate use achieved clinical stabilization and subsequently underwent a successful liver transplantation on Feb 5, 2026. The single-case outcome suggests Namodenoson may serve as a supportive bridge to transplant.
The drug is an oral A3 adenosine receptor agonist being evaluated in advanced liver diseases, with prior studies showing a favorable safety profile.
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, CANF gained 5.20%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +3.3% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 3 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $170K to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $3M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers on Argus
Ahead of this news, CANF was down 0.25%, while several biotech peers like ADAP, BIVI, CYCC, and MTVA also traded lower (-1.59% to -17.57%). NXTC was a notable outlier, up 3.14%, suggesting a generally weak biotech tape with some stock-specific exceptions.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20 | Clinical enrollment | Positive | -0.3% | Completed patient enrollment for Phase 2a Namodenoson pancreatic cancer study. |
| Dec 26 | Patent grant | Positive | +18.6% | Brazilian patent granted for A3AR agonist use in sexual dysfunction. |
| Dec 23 | Reverse split | Negative | -1.7% | Announced 1-for-3,000 reverse split and ADS ratio change. |
| Dec 16 | Clinical & financial update | Positive | +9.1% | Provided update on Phase III/II trials and disclosed cash and recent financings. |
| Nov 26 | Conference presentation | Neutral | +0.0% | Announced NobleCon21 presentation on advanced-stage drug pipeline. |
Recent clinically focused updates and IP wins have often coincided with positive or neutral price reactions, while corporate structure changes like the reverse split saw modest pressure.
Over the past few months, Can-Fite highlighted multiple Namodenoson milestones and corporate actions. On Dec 16, 2025, it detailed advanced liver and oncology trials plus financing, with shares up 9.06%. A Brazilian sexual dysfunction patent on Dec 26, 2025 saw a 18.64% gain. By contrast, the 1-for-3,000 reverse split announced on Dec 23, 2025 coincided with a mild decline. The Jan 20, 2026 Phase 2a pancreatic enrollment completion drew a flat-to-slightly-negative move, underscoring mixed but often constructive reactions to clinical news.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock moved +5.2% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with Can-Fite’s history of sizable moves on clinically supportive news, such as prior patent and pipeline updates with reactions up to 18.64%. This single-patient Namodenoson case adds to liver-disease narratives but remains anecdotal. With shares still far below the $46.60 52‑week high and below the $13.20 200‑day MA, investors may weigh enthusiasm against the need for larger, controlled datasets.
Key Terms
compassionate use regulatory
A3 adenosine receptor medical
anti-inflammatory medical
anti-fibrotic medical
hepatocellular carcinoma medical
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Namodenoson Provided Clinical Stabilization as a Potential Bridge to Transplant in Advanced Liver Failure
Ramat Gan, Israel, Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd. (NYSE American: CANF) (TASE: CANF), a biotechnology company developing a pipeline of proprietary small molecule drugs targeting oncological and inflammatory diseases, today announced that a patient with advanced decompensated liver cirrhosis who was treated with Namodenoson subsequently underwent a successful liver transplantation.
The patient received Namodenoson treatment under a compassionate use framework while suffering from liver disease and complications consistent with decompensated cirrhosis. Throughout the treatment period, Namodenoson contributed to clinical stabilization, allowing the patient to remain a suitable candidate for liver transplantation until a compatible donor organ became available, ultimately resulting in a successful, life-saving liver transplantation. While this is a single case, the outcome suggests a potential supportive role for Namodenoson in patients with severe liver dysfunction awaiting transplantation. Due to the ongoing shortage of donor organs, many patients with decompensated cirrhosis deteriorate rapidly and, tragically, do not survive long enough to receive a suitable transplant, highlighting the importance of therapies that may help maintain stability during this critical period.
Namodenoson is an orally bioavailable A3 adenosine receptor (A3AR) agonist with anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic properties, which has demonstrated a favourable safety profile in previous clinical studies. The drug is currently being evaluated in advanced liver diseases, including MASH and hepatocellular carcinoma.
“This case represents an encouraging clinical observation in a patient with advanced liver disease,” stated Prof. Ohad Etzion, Chief of Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases at Soroka Medical Center in Israel. “Although individual cases must be interpreted with caution, the ability to maintain clinical stability in such a fragile patient population is highly meaningful. We believe these findings support the continued clinical development of Namodenoson in liver disorders where treatment options remain extremely limited.”
In 2017, an estimated 10.6 million people globally were affected by decompensated cirrhosis, and the available treatment options remain scarce, especially for patients who have reached the advanced stages of the disease. Highlighting the urgent need for new therapies, the American Liver Foundation has stated that there are more patients in need of a liver transplant than available organs, with some patients waiting over five years for a transplant. The global liver cirrhosis treatment market is projected to grow from approximately
About Namodenoson
Namodenoson is a small orally bioavailable drug that binds with high affinity and selectivity to the A3 adenosine receptor (A3AR). Namodenoson is currently being evaluated in a pivotal Phase III trial for advanced liver cancer, a Phase IIb trial for the treatment of Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatohepatitis (MASH), and in a Phase IIa study in pancreatic cancer. A3AR is highly expressed in diseased cells whereas low expression is found in normal cells. This differential expression may be one of the important factors that accounts for the excellent safety profile of the drug.
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 is designed to address multi-billion-dollar markets in the treatment of cancer, liver, and inflammatory disease. The Company's lead drug candidate, Piclidenoson reported topline results in a Phase III trial for psoriasis and commenced a pivotal Phase III trial. Can-Fite's liver drug, Namodenoson, is being evaluated in a Phase III trial for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a Phase IIb trial for the treatment of MASH, and in a Phase IIa study in pancreatic cancer. Namodenoson has been granted Orphan Drug Designation in the U.S. and Europe 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. These drugs have an excellent safety profile with experience in over 1,600 patients in clinical studies to date. For more information please visit: https://www.canfite.com/.
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