Episode 65 | aTyr Pharma is getting closer to a potential breakthrough in treating Sarcoidosis
aTyr Pharma is launching a new clinical trial for a drug called Efzofitimod, which has thus far shown significant promise as a drug that reduces dependence on prednisone for pulmonary sarcoidosis patients. In addition, the drug has also produced positive results in helping patients improve their overall condition and quality of life. In this episode of the Sarc Fighter Podcast, aTyr CEO Dr. Sanjay Shukla joins me to talk about testing to date, and to announce what could be the final stretch of testing and analysis before Efofitimod reaches FDA approval, and would then be available to treat sarcoidosis patients.
Will this be the first significant breakthrough in 20 years? Listen in as Dr. Shulka walks us through the successes so far and what must still happen for Efzofitimod to become available for patients.
Show Notes
How Efzofitimod works in the body https://atyrpharma.com/programs/atyr1923/
Want to learn more about the clinical trial for efzofitimod? https://atyrpharma.com/patients/clinical-trials/
aTyr Pharma News Release: https://investors.atyrpharma.com/news-releases/news-release-details/atyr-pharma-presents-clinical-data-efzofitimod-atyr1923-american
The New FSR Initiative
The FSR Summit: https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/events/fsrs-third-annual-virtual-sarcoidosis-education-summit-unveiling-possibilities/
The Mayo Clinic article: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/how-to-be-happy/art-20045714
Universal Barriers Podcast: https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/sarc-fighter-podcast/
More on Universal Barriers https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/events/universal-barriers-in-dealing-with-a-chronic-disease-a-sarcoidosis-perspective/
Sarcoidosis Awareness Film: https://www.purpledocumentary.com/
Nourish by Lindsey: https://www.nourishbylindsey.com/
Dr. Jinny Tavee's book, The Last Day of Suffering: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Day-Suffering-Health-Happiness/dp/0615542751
Yale University and sarcoidosis skin treatment | Dr. William Damsky: https://news.yale.edu/2018/12/26/yale-experts-treat-severe-disfiguring-sarcoidosis-novel-therapy
Stanford University Clinical trial | Dr. Mathew Baker: https://med.stanford.edu/sarcoidosis/clinical-trial.html
MORE FROM JOHN
Cycling with Sarcoidosis http://carlinthecyclist.com/category/cycling-with-sarcoidosis/
Watch the Prednisone Town Hall on YouTube https://youtu.be/dNwbcBIyQhE
More on aTyr Pharma: https://www.atyrpharma.com/
Do you like the official song for the Sarc Fighter podcast? It's also an FSR fundraiser!
If you would like to donate in honor of Mark Steier and the song, Zombie, Here is a link to his KISS account. (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis) 100-percent of the money goes to the Foundation. https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/MarkSteier
The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/
Donate to my KISS (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis) fund for FSR https://stopsarcoidosis.rallybound.org/JohnCarlinVsSarcoidosis?fbclid=IwAR1g2ap1i1NCp6bQOYEFwOELdNEeclFmmLLcQQOQX_Awub1oe9bcEjK9P1E
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