Omalizumab
Synonyms
Immunoglobulin G, anti-(human immunoglobulin E Fc region)(human-mouse monoclonal E25 clone pSVIE26 gamma-chain), disulfide with human-mouse monoclonal E25 clone pSVIE26 kappa-chain, dimer
Xolair
An anti-IgE, recombinant, humanized monoclonal antibody which specifically binds to the C epsilon3 domain of IMMUNOGLOBULIN E, the site of high-affinity IgE receptor binding. It inhibits the binding of IgE to MAST CELLS and BASOPHILS to reduce the severity of the allergic response and is used in the management of persistent allergic ASTHMA.