Shares in argenx SE (NASDAQ:ARGX) fell nearly 15% in New York on Thursday after it discontinued a late-stage trial of its drug Vyvgart in Sjögren's disease. Sjögren's disease is a chronic autoimmune condition characterized by immune-mediated destruction of the glands that produce tears and saliva, causing symptoms including dry eyes and mouth.
Argenx said on Thursday it had discontinued a late-stage study of its efgartigimod drug in adults with Sjögren's disease, an autoimmune condition that damages the glands producing tears and saliva, putting its shares on track for their biggest one-day fall in almost three years.
The stock was down 18%, wiping out year-to-date gains after the biotech stopped a late-stage clinical trial of its Vyvgart drug due to lack of efficacy.
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