KB803

Drug

Drug Profile

KB803 is an investigational redosable eye-drop gene therapy from Krystal Biotech for treatment and prevention of corneal abrasions in dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa. It is in Phase 3 IOLITE development and is designed to provide local type VII collagen production in the eye by delivering COL7A1 transgene copies to corneal epithelium. The program remains unapproved.

Drug Class
Investigational redosable eye-drop gene therapy
Approval Status
Investigational; in Phase 3 IOLITE clinical trial
Mechanism of Action
Delivers COL7A1 transgene copies to ocular epithelial cells to enable local type VII collagen production and address core molecular defect
Brand Names
  • KB803
Indications
  • \Treatment and prevention of corneal abrasions in dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) patients\

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Related Clinical Trials

NCT ID Title Status Phase
NCT07016750

A Study Comparing KB803 and Matched Placebo in Patients With Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa

RECRUITING PHASE3