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Sarcoidosis is characterized by inflammatory cell clumps called granulomas. Diagnosing it is challenging, requiring multiple tests to rule out other conditions. While some cases resolve without medication, progressive symptoms are treated with therapies like prednisone or Acthar Gel. Additionally, the investigational drug efzofitimod is being studied for pulmonary sarcoidosis.
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Last updated June 20, 2022, by Lindsey Shapiro, PhD ✅ Fact-checked by José Lopes, PhD What is efzofitimod for sarcoidosis? Efzofitimod (formerly known as ATYR1923) is a first-in-class immunomodulatory therapy, designed to resolve inflammation and prevent subsequent scarring (fibrosis), that’s being investigated for people with…
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Sarcoidosis is a rare inflammatory disease that can develop in any part of the body. When the disease occurs in the lungs, it is called pulmonary sarcoidosis. What is pulmonary sarcoidosis? Inflammation, caused by specialized cells, is a targeted response the immune system uses to defend the body against…
There are many types of sarcoidosis, a rare condition associated with the formation of granulomas, or clumps of immune cells, in various organs and tissues. The formation of such granulomas can prevent the normal function of organs, and cause permanent damage if left untreated. The different types of sarcoidosis…