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Filsuvez Topical Gel Gets FDA Approval for Epidermolysis Bullosa

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For instance, Vyjuvek , the first FDA-approved gene therapy for DEB, is priced at $24,250 per vial. a biotech company specializing in the development and commercialization of genetic medicines for rare diseases, announced FDA approval for Vyjuvek for the treatment of DEB.

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Vyjuvek Gets FDA Nod as First Topical Gene Therapy for Rare Skin Disease

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Krystal Biotech’s Vyjuvek has been awarded US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to make it the first topical gene therapy for the treatment of wounds in patients with the rare, often debilitating skin disease dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB). It has been modified so that it cannot replicate in normal cells.

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Vtama (tapinarof) Cream Gains FDA Approval for the Treatment of Plaque Psoriasis in Adults

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Tapinarof treatment in a mouse model of psoriasis resulted in the downregulation of inflammatory cytokine expression in skin tissue, which involved IL17A , IL17F , IL19 , IL22 , IL23A and IL1B gene expression. At Dermavant, we are committed to advancing novel, patient-focused innovation in immuno-dermatology. Clinical Trials of Vtama.

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First Topical Gene Therapy + Bausch + Lomb’s First Prescription Med for Dry Eye Ep. 112

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In this episode, Ayesha talked about the FDA approval of the first topical gene therapy for the treatment of a rare skin condition. Ayesha and the team also discussed the FDA approval of Bausch + Lomb’s first prescription drug for the treatment of dry eye disease. It’s the first treatment for the rare disease.

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Spevigo Becomes First Treatment Option for Generalized Pustular Psoriasis Flares

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On September 1, 2022, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals announced in a press release that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Spevigo (spesolimab-sbzo) intravenous injections for GPP flares in adults. Spevigo is the first approved treatment option for GPP in adults. Waldman Department of Dermatology.

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Innovation Pharmaceuticals’ Brilacidin for the Treatment of COVID-19 Receives FDA Fast Track DesignationPhase 2 clinical trial of Brilacidin for COVID-19 anticipated to commence this month

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(IPIX) is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing a world-class portfolio of innovative therapies addressing multiple areas of unmet medical need, including inflammatory diseases, cancer, infectious diseases, and dermatologic diseases.

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First LAG-3-Blocking Antibody Combination, Opdualag™ (nivolumab and relatlimab-rmbw), as Treatment for Patients with Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma

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The approval of a new medicine that includes our third distinct checkpoint inhibitor marks an important step forward in giving patients more options beyond monotherapy treatment.”. 1 Please see Important Safety Information below. 1 It is the third checkpoint inhibitor (along with anti-PD-1 and anti-CTLA-4) for Bristol Myers Squibb.