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From:  "stjames" <stjames@l...>
"stjames" <stjames@l...>
Date:  Mon Apr 16, 2001  4:32 pm
Subject:  Re: [vocalist] Chronic Coughing


> this is a new drug being co-developed by Genentech and Novartis. It
> is an antibody that will block the effects of IgE which triggers the
> allergic response. It's still in clinical trials and more safety
> data has been requested from the FDA. There was a press release last
> week that they expect to submit a license application late this year
> or early next. The early clinical data has been quite good.


james here....

I asked my Allergist about this and he indicated it would only be for
Asthma. It is also an injection.

James


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