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Hello.i need some information about the drugs that are monoclonal antibodies and their mechanisms..

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Dr. Powlin Manuel answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Omalizumab - asthma: Good afternoon, omalizumab is a humanized igg1 antibody we use to treat patients with difficult asthma. This antibody blocks ige, which triggers production of sequences of chemical that result in symptoms of allergy. Monoclonal antibodies which are cloned antibodies, are directed against antigens, substances that stimulate an immune reaction. In asthma, it competes with ige and blocks them.

Answered 3/25/2013

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