Efgartigimod for generalized myasthenia gravis: a comprehensive review of clinical evidence and future perspectives - Summary - MDSpire

Efgartigimod for generalized myasthenia gravis: a comprehensive review of clinical evidence and future perspectives

  • By

  • Lingyu Jiang

  • Jiaping Wei

  • Junqi Qin

  • Jing He

  • Shengjing Liang

  • Jianwei Huang

  • Yunzhi Ma

  • Yifan Zhou

  • Yonglong Zhong

  • June 10, 2026

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Objective:

To synthesize evidence from pivotal trials to real-world applications regarding the efficacy and safety of efgartigimod in treating generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG).

Approach:
    Key Findings:
    • Efgartigimod showed rapid, clinically meaningful improvements in MG-ADL scores in AChR-Ab+ patients.
    • The phase 3 ADAPT trial demonstrated a significant response rate of 68% in efgartigimod-treated patients compared to 30% in placebo.
    • Long-term studies confirmed reproducible efficacy and sustained safety across multiple treatment cycles.
    • Real-world evidence supports rapid response and steroid-sparing effects in various patient subgroups, including antibody-negative and thymoma-associated MG patients.
    Interpretation:

    Limitations:
    • Comparative efficacy against other novel biologics is still under investigation.
    • Long-term effects and optimal patient selection require further research.
    Conclusion:

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