The Derm Vet Podcast

313. DERM DRUGS: Monoclonal antibodies

The Derm Vet Podcast

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Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! This is the last installment in our series of DERM DRUGS. Monoclonal antibodies are becoming an important tool in veterinary dermatology — but what are they, and how do they actually work? In this episode, we break down monoclonal antibody therapy in practical terms. We explain how these targeted treatments are designed to recognize and block specific molecules in the immune system, helping reduce itch in allergic dogs without broadl...

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