Clinical benefit for efzofitimod across multiple disease-related health outcomes reported. Improvement in Fatigue Assessment Scale Total Score at week 48 observed in the 5.0 mg/kg efzofitimod treatment group vs placebo (p=0.0226). Improvement in King’s Sarcoidosis Questionnaire-General Health score at week 48 observed in the 5.0 mg/kg efzofitimod treatment group vs placebo (p=0.0197). SAN DIEGO, Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE... Read More

Study did not meet primary endpoint in change from baseline in mean daily oral corticosteroid (OCS) dose at week 48, although clinical benefit for efzofitimod observed across multiple study parameters. 52.6% of patients treated with 5.0 mg/kg efzofitimod achieved complete steroid withdrawal at week 48 vs 40.2% on placebo (p=0.0919). Clinical improvement in King’s Sarcoidosis Questionnaire (KSQ)-Lung score at week 48 observed... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATYR) (“aTyr” or “the Company”), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced that the Compensation Committee of aTyr’s Board of Directors has granted three employees nonstatutory stock options to purchase an aggregate of 62,400... Read More

Last patient visit completed in Phase 3 EFZO-FIT™ study of efzofitimod in pulmonary sarcoidosis; topline results expected in mid-September 2025. SAN DIEGO, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATYR) (“aTyr” or the “Company”), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced second... Read More

SAN DIEGO, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATYR) (“aTyr” or the “Company”), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced that the Company is expected to be added to the Russell 2000 ® Index and broad market Russell 3000 ® Index, effective after the U.S. market close on... Read More

Three out of four efzofitimod-treated diffuse SSc-ILD patients showed clinically important improvement based on the modified Rodnan Skin Score (mRSS) assessment at 12 weeks. Efzofitimod was generally safe and well tolerated at all doses. SAN DIEGO, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATYR) (“aTyr” or the “Company”), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of... Read More

SAN DIEGO, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATYR), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced that Sanjay S. Shukla, M.D., M.S., President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at several upcoming investor conferences scheduled to take place in May and June 2025.... Read More

Blinded baseline demographics and disease characteristics for ongoing Phase 3 EFZO-FIT™ study of efzofitimod in pulmonary sarcoidosis largely balanced and representative of targeted trial population. Real-world evidence shows target market for efzofitimod in pulmonary sarcoidosis is higher than previously estimated with increased morbidity. Treatment practices in the U.S. show approximately 75% of diagnosed pulmonary... Read More

SAN DIEGO, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATYR) (“aTyr” or “the Company”), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced that the Compensation Committee of aTyr’s Board of Directors has granted two employees nonstatutory stock options to purchase an aggregate of 36,200... Read More

Preclinical data demonstrate ATYR0101’s unique anti-fibrotic mechanism through interaction with LTBP-1. ATYR0101 to be showcased in oral presentation at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) 2025 Respiratory Innovation Summit. SAN DIEGO, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATYR) (“aTyr” or the “Company”), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class... Read More

Topline data from Phase 3 EFZO-FIT™ study of efzofitimod in pulmonary sarcoidosis on track for the third quarter of 2025. Blinded baseline demographics and disease characteristics from Phase 3 EFZO-FIT™ study and current U.S. epidemiology and treatment practices for pulmonary sarcoidosis to be presented at ATS 2025. SAN DIEGO, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATYR) (“aTyr” or the “Company”), a... Read More

SAN DIEGO, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATYR) (“aTyr” or the “Company”), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced that the Company will present a poster featuring preclinical data for ATYR2810, a monoclonal antibody targeting neuropilin-2 (NRP2), at the American... Read More

SAN DIEGO, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATYR), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced that the company will participate in two upcoming investor conferences scheduled to take place in April 2025. Details of the conferences appear below: Conference: Jones... Read More

SAN DIEGO, March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATYR) (“aTyr” or “the Company”), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced that the Compensation Committee of aTyr’s Board of Directors approved on March 21, 2025 an aggregate of three grants to three employees of nonstatutory... Read More

SAN DIEGO, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATYR) (“aTyr” or the “Company”), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced the appointment of Dalia R. Rayes as Head of Commercial, Global Efzofitimod Franchise. Ms. Rayes brings over 25 years of experience building and... Read More

Topline data from Phase 3 EFZO-FIT™ study of efzofitimod in pulmonary sarcoidosis expected in the third quarter of 2025. Fourth positive DSMB review for efzofitimod in Phase 3 EFZO-FIT™ study reinforces its favorable safety profile. Publication in Science Translational Medicine validates efzofitimod’s mechanism of action. Company to host conference call and webcast today, March 13th at 5:00 p.m. EDT / 2:00 p.m. PDT. SAN... Read More

Peer-reviewed publication validates efzofitimod’s unique anti-inflammatory mechanism of action on macrophages through neuropilin-2 (NRP2) receptor. Scientific insights further strengthen the rationale for clinical program for efzofitimod in interstitial lung disease (ILD). SAN DIEGO, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATYR) (“aTyr” or the “Company”), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged... Read More

SAN DIEGO, March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATYR) (“aTyr” or the “Company”), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced the outcome of a fourth, pre-planned interim safety analysis conducted by an independent data and safety monitoring board (DSMB) for the ongoing Phase... Read More

SAN DIEGO, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATYR), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced that it will report fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results and provide a corporate update after the market close on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Management will host a... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATYR), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced that Sanjay S. Shukla, M.D., M.S., President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Leerink Partners Global Healthcare Conference, which is scheduled to take place... Read More

Blinded baseline demographics and disease characteristics for ongoing Phase 3 EFZO-FIT™ study of efzofitimod in pulmonary sarcoidosis; topline data from the study expected in the third quarter of 2025 Current epidemiology and treatment practices for pulmonary sarcoidosis in the U.S. based on real-world evidence SAN DIEGO, Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATYR) (“aTyr” or the “Company”), a clinical... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATYR), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced that Sanjay S. Shukla, M.D., M.S., President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the 43 rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, which is scheduled to take place... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATYR) (“aTyr” or the “Company”), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced the appointment of Eric Benevich to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective as of December 10, 2024. Mr. Benevich currently serves as Chief... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATYR) (“aTyr” or the “Company”), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced the outcome of a third, pre-planned interim safety analysis conducted by an independent data and safety monitoring board (DSMB) for the ongoing Phase 3... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATYR) (“aTyr” or the “Company”), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced that the Company will present two posters related to its tRNA synthetase candidate ATYR0101 at the Keystone Symposia on Fibrosis: Inflammation, Drivers,... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATYR) (“aTyr” or the “Company”), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced that the Company will present two posters related to its tRNA synthetase candidate ATYR0101 at the Keystone Symposia on Fibrosis: Inflammation, Drivers,... Read More

Enrollment completed in Phase 3 EFZO-FIT™ study of efzofitimod in pulmonary sarcoidosis; topline data expected in the third quarter of 2025. Publication in European Respiratory Journal demonstrated statistically significant difference in time-to-first relapse for corticosteroid use and improvement in corticosteroid relapse rate for efzofitimod. SAN DIEGO, Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc . (Nasdaq: ATYR)... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATYR), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced that the company will present at several upcoming investor conferences scheduled to take place in November and December 2024. Details of the conferences appear below: Conference:... Read More

San Diego, California--(Newsfile Corp. - October 14, 2024) - aTyr Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATYR), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced that Sanjay S. Shukla, M.D., M.S., President and Chief Executive Officer, will present a corporate overview at the 17 th Annual LD Micro Main Event, which is... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATYR) (“aTyr” or the “Company”), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced that the Company’s lead therapeutic candidate, efzofitimod, will be featured in the Best of CHEST Journals session at the CHEST 2024 Annual Meeting,... Read More

Post hoc analysis of Phase 1b/2a study demonstrated statistically significant difference in time-to-first-relapse for corticosteroid use in therapeutic (3.0 and 5.0 mg/kg efzofitimod) vs subtherapeutic (1.0 mg/kg efzofitimod and placebo) groups. 54.4% of patients in the subtherapeutic group relapsed following corticosteroid taper, compared to 7.7% in the therapeutic group. SAN DIEGO, Oct. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATYR), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced that the company will participate in several upcoming investor conferences scheduled to take place in September 2024. Details of the conferences appear below: Conference: Wells... Read More

Phase 3 EFZO-FIT™ study of efzofitimod in pulmonary sarcoidosis enrollment completed with 268 patients; topline data from this 52-week study expected in the third quarter of 2025. Ended the second quarter 2024 with $81.4 million in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and investments. SAN DIEGO, Aug. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATYR) (“aTyr” or the “Company”), a clinical stage biotechnology... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATYR) (“aTyr” or “the Company”), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced the appointment of Jayant Aphale, Ph.D., as Vice President, Technical Operations. Dr. Aphale will serve as a member of the Company’s executive... Read More

SAN DIEGO, July 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATYR) (“aTyr” or “the Company”), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced that it has entered into a research agreement with Stanford Medicine. Michael Lim, M.D., Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Stanford Medicine,... Read More

Study enrolled 268 patients, exceeding target enrollment. Largest interventional study ever to be conducted in pulmonary sarcoidosis. Topline data are expected in the third quarter of 2025. SAN DIEGO, July 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATYR), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform,... Read More

SAN DIEGO, June 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIFE) (“aTyr” or the “Company”), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced that the Company will be changing its ticker symbol from “LIFE” to “ATYR.” Effective at the market open on June 5, 2024, the Company’s common stock will... Read More

SAN DIEGO, May 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIFE) (“aTyr” or “the Company”), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced that the Compensation Committee of aTyr’s Board of Directors has granted two employees nonstatutory stock options to purchase an aggregate of 9,400... Read More

SAN DIEGO, May 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIFE) (aTyr or the “Company”), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced that the company will present data for its lead therapeutic candidate, efzofitimod, at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) 2024 International Conference,... Read More

Independent data and safety monitoring board (DSMB) recommends continuation of study without any modifications. Findings further support favorable safety profile of efzofitimod. SAN DIEGO, May 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIFE) (aTyr or the “Company”), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase... Read More

SAN DIEGO, May 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIFE), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced that Sanjay S. Shukla, M.D., M.S., President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at several upcoming investor conferences scheduled to take place in May and June 2024.... Read More

Phase 3 EFZO-FIT™ study of efzofitimod in pulmonary sarcoidosis expected to complete enrollment in the second quarter of 2024. Ended the first quarter 2024 with $87.7 million in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and investments. SAN DIEGO, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIFE) (“aTyr” or the “Company”), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of... Read More

SAN DIEGO, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIFE), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced that the company will participate in two upcoming investor conferences scheduled to take place in April 2024. Details of the conferences appear below: Conference: Evercore ISI... Read More

Phase 3 EFZO-FIT™ study of efzofitimod in pulmonary sarcoidosis anticipated to complete enrollment in the second quarter of 2024. Company launches Individual Patient Expanded Access Program (EAP), allowing access to efzofitimod for patients who complete EFZO-FIT™. Phase 2 EFZO-CONNECT™ study of efzofitimod in SSc-ILD currently enrolling. Ended 2023 with $101.7 million in cash, cash equivalents and investments. Company to... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIFE), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced that it will report fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results and provide a corporate update after the market close on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Management will host a... Read More

Individual Patient EAP allows access to efzofitimod for patients who complete the Phase 3 EFZO-FIT™ study in pulmonary sarcoidosis. Company initiating program based on blinded EFZO-FIT™ study investigator and patient participant feedback. SAN DIEGO, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIFE) (aTyr or the Company), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of... Read More

Findings further demonstrate that efzofitimod modulates myeloid cells via the neuropilin-2 (NRP2) receptor to promote a unique anti-inflammatory mechanism. Role of NRP2 in immune system validated by activity of NRP2 blocking antibody in preclinical models. SAN DIEGO, Jan. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc . (Nasdaq: LIFE), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIFE) (aTyr or “the Company”), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced the appointment of Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., as an advisor to the company. Dr. Frederick is President Emeritus of Howard University, having served as... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIFE), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced a poster presentation for its lead therapeutic candidate, efzofitimod, at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Convergence 2023, which is being held November 10 – 15, 2023,... Read More

Phase 3 EFZO-FIT™ study of efzofitimod in pulmonary sarcoidosis expected to complete enrollment early in the second quarter of 2024. Phase 2 EFZO-CONNECT™ study of efzofitimod in SSc-ILD initiated patient dosing. Ended the third quarter of 2023 with $105.6 million in cash, cash equivalents and investments. SAN DIEGO, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIFE) (“aTyr” or the “Company”), a clinical... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIFE), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced that Sanjay S. Shukla, M.D., M.S., President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at two upcoming investor conferences scheduled to take place in November 2023. Details of... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIFE) (aTyr or the Company), a clinical stage biotechnology company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced that it has dosed the first patient in its Phase 2 EFZO-CONNECT™ study. The proof-of-concept study will evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of... Read More

Post-hoc analysis from Phase 1b/2a study in pulmonary sarcoidosis presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress 2023. 7.7% of patients in the 3.0 and 5.0 mg/kg efzofitimod group relapsed following steroid taper, compared to 54.4% in the placebo and efzofitimod 1.0 mg/kg group (p=0.017). Rate of change for forced vital capacity (FVC) was significantly improved for the 3.0 and 5.0 mg/kg efzofitimod... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIFE), a biotherapeutics company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced that Jill Broadfoot, Chief Financial Officer, will present a corporate overview at the H.C. Wainwright 25 th Annual Global Investment Conference, which is scheduled to take place September 11... Read More

Phase 3 EFZO-FIT™ study of efzofitimod in pulmonary sarcoidosis currently enrolling in the U.S., Europe and Japan. Phase 2 EFZO-CONNECT™ study of efzofitimod in SSc-ILD expected to initiate in the third quarter of 2023. Ended the second quarter of 2023 with $112.0 million in cash, cash equivalents and investments. SAN DIEGO, Aug. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIFE) (“aTyr” or the “Company”), a... Read More

SAN DIEGO, June 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc . (Nasdaq: LIFE), a biotherapeutics company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced that the European Commission (EC) granted orphan drug designation for the company’s lead therapeutic candidate, efzofitimod, for the treatment of systemic sclerosis (SSc, or scleroderma)... Read More

Presentations highlight efzofitimod’s novel myeloid-cell focused mechanism and current Phase 3 EFZO-FIT™ study in pulmonary sarcoidosis. SAN DIEGO, June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc . (Nasdaq: LIFE), a clinical stage biotherapeutics company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced that the company will present on its... Read More

SAN DIEGO, June 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIFE), a biotherapeutics company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced that the Compensation Committee of aTyr’s Board of Directors has granted two employees nonstatutory stock options to purchase an aggregate of 23,400 shares of its common stock, each with an... Read More

Conference hosted by the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB) to feature leading research in tRNA synthetase biology. Presentations showcase company’s progress in generating new therapeutics from tRNA synthetase platform. SAN DIEGO, June 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIFE), a clinical stage biotherapeutics company engaged in the discovery and development of... Read More

SAN DIEGO, May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIFE), a biotherapeutics company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced that Sanjay S. Shukla, M.D., M.S., President and Chief Executive Officer, will present a corporate overview at the 2023 Jefferies Healthcare Conference, which is scheduled to take place June 7... Read More

Advancement in mechanistic understanding of efzofitimod’s modulation of myeloid cells to be featured in symposia presentation. Exposure-efficacy data from Phase 1b/2a study of efzofitimod support efficacy across multiple clinically relevant endpoints in pulmonary sarcoidosis patients. SAN DIEGO, May 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIFE), a clinical stage biotherapeutics company engaged in the... Read More

SAN DIEGO, May 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIFE), a biotherapeutics company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced that Sanjay S. Shukla, M.D., M.S., President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the 2023 RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Conference, which is scheduled to take place May 16 –... Read More

Phase 3 EFZO-FIT™ study of efzofitimod in patients with pulmonary sarcoidosis currently enrolling in the U.S., Europe and Japan. Phase 2 proof-of-concept study of efzofitimod in patients with SSc-ILD expected to initiate in the third quarter of 2023. Company to host multiple presentations for efzofitimod at the upcoming American Thoracic Society (ATS) 2023 International Conference. February follow-on common stock offering... Read More

SAN DIEGO, April 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIFE), a biotherapeutics company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced a poster presentation at the 2023 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting , which is being held April 14 – 19, 2023, in Orlando, FL. The abstract is available on the... Read More

SAN DIEGO, March 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIFE), a biotherapeutics company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced the publication of a review article, titled, “Efzofitimod: a novel anti-inflammatory agent for sarcoidosis,” in the peer-reviewed journal Sarcoidosis, Vasculitis and Diffuse Lung Diseases.... Read More

Findings confirm LTBP1, a key regulator of TGF-β, as binding partner for tRNA synthetase DARS fragment ATYR0101 Data indicates ATYR0101 may have therapeutic potential for fibrotic pathologies SAN DIEGO, March 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIFE), a biotherapeutics company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today... Read More

SAN DIEGO, March 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIFE), a clinical stage biotherapeutics company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, and the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR), the leading international nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a cure for sarcoidosis and improving care for sarcoidosis patients,... Read More

Phase 3 EFZO-FIT™ study of efzofitimod in patients with pulmonary sarcoidosis enrolling in the U.S., Europe and Japan. Phase 2 proof-of-concept study of efzofitimod in patients with SSc-ILD expected to begin in 2023. February 2023 follow-on common stock offering of approximately $52.0 million in gross proceeds. Company to host conference call and webcast today, March 9 th , at 5:00 p.m. EST / 2:00 p.m. PST. SAN DIEGO, March... Read More

SAN DIEGO, March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIFE), a biotherapeutics company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced that the company will present at two upcoming investor conferences scheduled to take place in March 2023. Details of the presentations appear below: Conference: 35 th Annual Roth Conference... Read More

SAN DIEGO, March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIFE), a biotherapeutics company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase biology platform, today announced that it will report fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results and provide a corporate update after the market close on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Management will host a... Read More

Proof-of-Concept study in SSc-ILD expected to begin in 2023. Efzofitimod has been granted U.S. FDA orphan drug designation for SSc and Fast Track designation for SSc-ILD. SAN DIEGO, March 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIFE), a clinical stage biotherapeutics company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today provided... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIFE), a biotherapeutics company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced the pricing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 22,225,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $2.25 per share. The gross proceeds to aTyr from... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIFE), a biotherapeutics company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of shares of its common stock. In addition, aTyr expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase additional shares of its... Read More

$10M milestone payment triggered by advancement of clinical program in Japan. Multiple centers in the U.S. and Japan are now open for enrollment. SAN DIEGO, Feb. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIFE) (aTyr or the Company), a biotherapeutics company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced that its partner Kyorin... Read More

Symposia presentation to highlight significant advancements in understanding of efzofitimod’s MOA Poster presentation analyzing exposure-efficacy of efzofitimod further supports clinical proof-of-concept SAN DIEGO, Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIFE), a clinical stage biotherapeutics company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIFE), a biotherapeutics company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced that the European Patent Office (EPO) has provided a Notice of Allowance for a patent covering methods for the use of histidyl-tRNA synthetase (HARS) Fc fusion proteins for reducing... Read More

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIFE), a biotherapeutics company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced that the European Commission (EC) granted orphan drug designation for the company’s lead therapeutic candidate, efzofitimod, for the treatment of sarcoidosis based on the opinion of the... Read More

LTBP1 is key regulator of TGF-β, a major driver of fibrosis. Latest target identified from company’s platform in collaboration with Dualsystems Biotech AG. SAN DIEGO, Dec. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aTyr Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIFE), a biotherapeutics company engaged in the discovery and development of first-in-class medicines from its proprietary tRNA synthetase platform, today announced new findings from its tRNA... Read More