Select the Mechanism of Action of Omalizumab (Xolair)

question 3

Multiple Choice

Select the mechanism of action of omalizumab (Xolair) .

• A) Omalizumab potentiates the IgE antibody and decreases the circulating levels of IgE, which reduces the severity and frequency of asthmatic attacks.
• B) Omalizumab binds up the IgE antibody and increases the circulating levels of IgE, which reduces the severity and frequency of asthmatic attacks.
• C) Omalizumab binds up the IgE antibody and decreases the circulating levels of IgE, which reduces the severity and frequency of asthmatic attacks.
• D) None of these are correct.

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