aTyr Pharma, Inc.

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 19, 2026 (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 a research collaboration with Albert Einstein College of Medicine to further the development and testing of ATYR2810, the Company's monoclonal antibody that targets the neuropilin-2 (NRP2) receptor. The collaboration will be led by Bang H.

Findings highlight ATYR0101's potential as a transformative therapy for disrupting the process of chronic tissue fibrosis. ATYR0101 is currently undergoing IND-enabling studies and expects to be advanced into the clinic in 2027.

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aTyr Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ:ATYR) secured a formal agreement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the Phase 3 study protocol for its lead therapeutic candidate, efzofitimod.

Global Phase 3 study will evaluate efzofitimod in patients with pulmonary sarcoidosis with restrictive lung disease utilizing FVC as primary endpoint. Company expects to initiate study-related activities in the fourth quarter of 2026.

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 01, 2026 (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 provided an update on the expected timing of a response from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) related to the protocol the Company submitted in June 2026 for a planned Phase 3 study of efzofitimod in patients with chronic, symptomatic pulmonary sarcoidosis with restrictive lung disease.

Company awaiting comments from FDA by the end of August 2026 on protocol submitted for planned Phase 3 study of efzofitimod in patients with pulmonary sarcoidosis. Workforce reduction of approximately 60% and program prioritization conserves capital and aligns resources on efzofitimod program in ILD.