TNF Pharmaceuticals Sees 34.56% Stock Surge Amid Trials
By ATTN Desk · Editorial oversight: Sean Han
TNF Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: TNFA)
TNF Pharmaceuticals, Inc., formerly MyMD Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for age-related diseases and autoimmune or inflammatory conditions. The company’s lead programs target tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) to address underlying causes rather than solely symptoms.
Corporate Structure
- Headquarters: Baltimore, Maryland
- Employees: 11 – 50
- Leadership:
- Mitchell Glass, M.D., President & Chief Medical Officer
- Public Listing:
- Exchange: Nasdaq Capital Market
- Ticker: TNFA (effective July 24, 2024)
- Partnerships & Technology:
- Collaboration with Renova Health for AI-driven patient identification and trial design
- Investor relations site:
Recent Developments
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Corporate Rebranding
- July 22, 2024: MyMD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. changed its name to TNF Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- July 24, 2024: Began trading under “TNFA” on Nasdaq.
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Pipeline Progress
- MYMD-1® (oral TNF-α inhibitor):
- Phase 2 study completed in 2023, evaluating safety and efficacy in sarcopenia with statistically significant results.
- Mid-stage trials initiated for age-related and inflammatory conditions.
- Supera-CBD (synthetic cannabidiol analog): Early-stage studies targeting chronic pain, addiction, and epilepsy.
- MYMD-1® (oral TNF-α inhibitor):
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Investor & Industry Events
- Participation in the 2025 Biocytogen Symposium on drug discovery strategies.
Financial and Strategic Analysis
Stock Metrics (as of June 10, 2025)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Last Price | $0.2274 |
| Daily Change | +34.56% |
| Volume | 6,059,422 |
| Average Volume (TTM) | 2,395,115 |
| Market Capitalization (intraday) | $3.24 M |
| 52-Week Range | $0.1510 – $2.2400 |
| Beta (5 Y Monthly) | 2.42 |
| EPS (TTM) | – 6.37 |
| Net Income (TTM) | – $18.1 M |
| Cash & Equivalents (MRQ) | $5.88 M |
| Total Debt/Equity (MRQ) | 0.02% |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | – $3.17 M |
Strategic Positioning
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Oral TNF-α Inhibition
- MYMD-1 is the only orally dosed TNF-α inhibitor in clinical development, distinguishing it from injectable biologics such as etanercept and infliximab.
- The potential for dose adjustment based on patient response and safety profiles is a distinct feature.
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Second Platform
- Supera-CBD is developed as a synthetic CBD analog with high potency for conditions not fully addressed by existing CBD products.
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Balance Sheet
- Cash runway supported by $5.88 M in cash with minimal debt, reflecting ongoing R&D expenditure.
Market Position and Industry Context
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Competitive Landscape
- Established TNF-α blockers dominate the autoimmune market, but there is no approved oral small-molecule alternative.
- TNF Pharmaceuticals holds a niche position with its first-in-class oral candidate.
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Target Markets
- Autoimmune and inflammatory diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, sarcopenia)
- Age-related muscle decline
- Chronic pain and neurological conditions through the cannabinoid platform
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Industry Trends
- Increasing focus on small-molecule therapies for improved administration
- Utilization of AI and machine learning in patient stratification and trial design
- Growing demand for treatments targeting underlying disease mechanisms
tl;dr
- TNF Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: TNFA) began trading under its current name on July 24, 2024.
- Stock increased by 34.56% to $0.2274 on June 10, 2025, with 6.06 million shares traded.
- Lead candidate MYMD-1® is progressing into mid-stage trials following a positive Phase 2 sarcopenia study in 2023.
- Cash balance of $5.88 M supports ongoing R&D; minimal debt on the balance sheet.
- Unique market position as the only oral TNF-α inhibitor in clinical development may drive future growth.