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aTyr Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIFE) is at the forefront of the discovery and clinical development of pioneering medicines targeting severe, rare diseases. Leveraging unique insights into physiocrine biology, a newly identified group of physiological modulators, aTyr aims to deliver breakthrough treatments to patients in need.
The company's flagship candidate, resolaris™, is a first-in-class intravenous protein therapeutic designed to address rare myopathies with an immune component. Resolaris™ is undergoing a series of Phase 1b/2 clinical trials, including trials for adult patients with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), limb girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) 2B or FSHD, and patients with an early onset form of FSHD.
aTyr Pharma holds a substantial intellectual property portfolio, featuring 70 issued or allowed patents and over 240 pending patent applications, all of which are solely owned or exclusively licensed by the company. This robust IP estate underpins their strategic focus on severe, rare diseases characterized by immune dysregulation.
One of the company’s notable recent achievements includes the development of efzofitimod, a first-in-class NRP2-targeting immunomodulator. Preclinical models have demonstrated that efzofitimod has significant immune regulatory functions, improving disease outcomes and mitigating fibrosis, particularly in rheumatoid arthritis and associated lung fibrosis.
In addition to its innovative drug pipeline, aTyr Pharma has bolstered its leadership and expertise by enlisting Dr. Frederick to guide corporate affairs and commercial strategies for efzofitimod in interstitial lung disease (ILD).
For the most current updates and detailed information, investors can contact Ashlee Dunston, Director of Investor Relations and Public Affairs, at adunston@atyrpharma.com.
aTyr Pharma announces a change in its Nasdaq stock ticker symbol from 'LIFE' to 'ATYR,' effective June 5, 2024, at market open.
The change reflects the company's focus on advancing its lead therapeutic candidate, efzofitimod, through a pivotal Phase 3 study in pulmonary sarcoidosis and preparing for potential commercialization.
No action is required by existing stockholders, and the company's common stock will continue to be listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market with the same CUSIP.
aTyr is a clinical stage biotech company developing first-in-class medicines based on its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform.
aTyr Pharma announced the granting of nonstatutory stock options to two new employees. These options cover a total of 9,400 shares of common stock, each priced at $1.86 per share, matching the closing price on May 22, 2024. This inducement grant, under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), is part of the 2022 Inducement Plan. The options will vest over four years, with 25% vesting after one year and the remaining 75% vesting monthly over the next three years. aTyr Pharma focuses on developing novel medications from its tRNA synthetase platform, with its leading candidate being efzofitimod, aimed at treating interstitial lung disease.
aTyr Pharma announced the presentation of data on its lead candidate, efzofitimod, at the ATS 2024 International Conference. This data highlights efzofitimod’s mechanism in modulating myeloid cells, offering anti-inflammatory benefits, particularly for pulmonary sarcoidosis, a form of ILD. The presentation will occur on May 19, 2024, in San Diego, CA.
Efzofitimod interacts with neuropilin-2 (NRP2) receptors, reducing inflammation by modulating macrophages. This discovery marks NRP2 as a new immune target and suggests efzofitimod’s broad therapeutic potential for ILD and other chronic inflammatory diseases.
Efzofitimod is currently in Phase 3 trials for pulmonary sarcoidosis and Phase 2 for systemic sclerosis-related ILD, aiming to provide safer, effective treatments.
aTyr Pharma has announced that an independent Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) has recommended the continuation of its Phase 3 EFZO-FIT™ study without modifications based on a second interim analysis. The study evaluates the efficacy and safety of their lead therapeutic candidate, efzofitimod, in patients with pulmonary sarcoidosis.
Efzofitimod aims to provide a safer, non-steroidal treatment option compared to current corticosteroid treatments, which carry significant side effects. The global study includes 264 participants across multiple countries and focuses on steroid reduction as the primary endpoint, with secondary endpoints assessing lung function and sarcoidosis symptoms.
The DSMB’s positive review supports efzofitimod's favorable safety profile. aTyr Pharma continues to explore efzofitimod's potential in treating interstitial lung diseases (ILD), offering hope for safer, more effective treatment options.
aTyr Pharma, a clinical stage biotechnology company, will present at upcoming investor conferences in May and June 2024. The company's President and CEO will discuss their progress and future plans to develop first-in-class medicines. aTyr's lead candidate is efzofitimod for the treatment of interstitial lung disease.
aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIFE) announced their first quarter 2024 results and provided a corporate update. The company continues enrollment in the Phase 3 EFZO-FIT™ study for efzofitimod in pulmonary sarcoidosis, with expectations to complete enrollment in the second quarter of 2024. They ended the quarter with $87.7 million in cash and investments. aTyr also continues enrollment in the Phase 2 EFZO-CONNECT™ study for SSc-ILD, presented a poster on ATYR0750, and will present a poster for efzofitimod at the upcoming ATS 2024 International Conference. Financially, the company had $87.7 million in cash, with $13.4 million in R&D expenses, $3.5 million in G&A expenses, and $0.2 million in collaboration and license revenue.
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