Monday, September 7, 2009

Canfite Reports Positive Results for Psoriasis Phase II Clinical Trials

the Israeli firm Canfite reports that the goals for phase II clinical trials were reached. After 12 weeks of treatment with CF101 83% of the patients reported improvement and 35% of the patients had a remarkable improvement in symptoms. The results were significant compared to placebo group.
Psoriasis affects 2-3% of the population and its market share is estimated to be 3.5B$. The orally administrated drug suppresses the inflammatory mediator TNF-alpha to relief the symptoms of Psoriasis. The drug was found to be safe for use as well.

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