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aTyr Pharma Presents Three Posters on Efzofitimod at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) 2025 International Conference
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 sarcoidosis patients require treatment with steroids. SAN DIEGO, May 19, 2025 (
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