aTyr Pharma

aTyr Pharma discovers and develops protein biologics for human therapeutics.

aTyr Pharma develops biologic therapeutics based on Physiocrine biology. aTyr has established a dominant intellectual property estate surrounding Physiocrine-based compositions and potential therapeutic applications. aTyr’s key programs are focused on immunomodulation disorders in the areas of inflammation and immunity and are in preclinical development. The privately held biotech was founded by The Scripps Research Institute Professor Paul Schimmel, a leading aminoacyl tRNA synthetase scientist, and is backed by top life sciences investors Alta Partners, Cardinal Partners, Domain Associates and Polaris Ventures.