Which medications in the drug class Monoclonal Antibodies, Anti-asthmatics are used in the treatment of Linear IgA Dermatosis?

Updated: Mar 06, 2020
  • Author: Mark Tye Haeberle, MD; Chief Editor: William D James, MD  more...
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Monoclonal Antibodies, Anti-asthmatics

Monoclonal antibody effects vary depending on their receptor target. Omalizumab binds to IgE on the surface of mast cells and basophils. It reduces the release of these mediators that promote an allergic response.

Omalizumab (Xolair)

Omalizumab is a recombinant, DNA-derived, humanized IgG monoclonal antibody that binds selectively to human IgE on the surface of mast cells and basophils. It reduces mediator release, which promotes an allergic response.


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