Omalizumab, an anti-IgE monoclonal antibody to treat severe asthma

Michils, A.; Sternon, J.

Journal de Pharmacie de Belgique 61(3): 83-87

2006


ISSN/ISBN: 0047-2166
PMID: 17058881
Document Number: 597864
Omalizumab (Xolair) is the first representative of a new therapeutical class for severe allergic asthma. By neutralizing Ac IgE, omalizumab fulfils an anti-inflammatory action of which the effect has been shown beneficial in the treatment of severe allergic asthma and particularly in severe asthma for which the therapeutical arsenal is for the time being disappointing and associated to frequent side effects there where omalizumab is well tolerated.

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