Targeting the IL-5 pathway in eosinophilic asthma: a comparison of mepolizumab to benralizumab in the reduction of peripheral eosinophil counts
Abstract Background Mepolizumab and benralizumab are biologics approved for severe eosinophilic asthma. Mepolizumab is an anti-interlukin-5 (IL-5) antibody while benralizumab is an anti-interleukin-5 receptor alpha (IL-5Rα) antibody targeting the IL-5 receptor on eosinophils. Both therapies reduce o...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-01-01
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Series: | Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13223-020-00507-0 |