Krystal Biotech (KRYS) Receives FDA Approval for VYJUVEK

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Krystal Biotech Receives FDA Approval for the First-Ever Redosable Gene Therapy, VYJUVEKâ„¢ (beremagene geperpavec-svdt) for the Treatment of Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa

May 19, 2023 1:57 PM EDT

Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (DEB) is a serious rare genetic disease that affects the skin and mucosal tissues and is caused by one or more mutations in the COL7A1 gene, resulting in lack of production of functional type VII collagen (COL7) proteinVYJUVEK is a topical gel that addresses the genetic cause of DEB by restoring functional copies of the COL7A1 gene to patients and is the only medicine available for patients in the USVYJUVEK is approved for the treatment of patients six months of age or older with either recessive... More