STAT+: FDA approves first treatment for skin condition that causes persistent wounds, a redosable gene therapy
STAT
MAY 19, 2023
Scarring can cause fingers and toes to fuse together, and patients face high rates of skin cancer. Vyjuvek, a topical treatment, works by delivering a healthy copy of the gene that encodes the protein type VII collagen to the targeted skin cells. The protein anchors the layers of skin together and enables healing to occur.
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