Allakos halts AK006 drug development due to failed trial, cutting jobs and losing stock value.

Allakos Inc. announced that its phase 1 clinical trial of AK006 for treating chronic spontaneous urticaria did not show expected benefits. The company will halt AK006 development, cutting its workforce by 75% and retaining about 15 employees. The restructuring is expected to cost $34 million to $38 million. Allakos' stock dropped 74.8% following the announcement.

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