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Derek Rose

Biotech shares plunge after lung cancer drug's failure

A biotech company's share price plunged after the failure of a lung cancer treatment drug. (David Crosling/AAP PHOTOS)

Shares in an leading ASX-listed biotech have lost nearly all of their value after its lead drug candidate failed as a lung cancer treatment.

Immutep shares had plunged 90 per cent to 4 cents near midday on Friday, taking its market capitalisation from over $500 million to just $52 million - far less than the value of Immutep's bank account. 

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