Krystal Biotech, Inc.·Healthcare

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VYJUVEK approved for the treatment of DEB from birth with flexible administration options similar to those already granted in the United States, European Union, and Japan VYJUVEK is the first genetic medicine approved in the United Kingdom for the treatment of DEB PITTSBURGH, May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Krystal Biotech, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: KRYS) today announced that, on May 15, 2026, the United Kingdom Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) granted marketing authorization to VYJUVEK® (beremagene geperpavec-svdt) for the treatment of wounds in patients with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) with mutation(s) in the collagen type VII alpha 1 chain (COL7A1) gene, from birth. VYJUVEK is the first genetic medicine approved in the United Kingdom for the treatment of DEB and is designed to address the root cause of the disease by delivering functional copies of the human COL7A1 gene to provide wound healing and sustained functional type VII collagen protein expression with redosing.

Krystal Biotech, Inc. (KRYS) Presents at Bank of America Global Healthcare Conference 2026 Transcript

This genetic disorder treatment developer's stock hit a buy point after the biotech's first-quarter earnings report last week.

Krystal Biotech leverages its HSV-1 gene delivery platform, with VYJUVEK generating strong cash flow and 95% gross margins since FDA approval. KRYS is rated Buy, justified by a robust pipeline—especially oncology flagship KB707—and a $1B cash position supporting R&D without dilution risk. VYJUVEK's international rollout and pipeline catalysts could drive annual net income to $1.8–$2.9B, with forward PE potentially as low as 2.9–4.6.
Krystal Biotech, Inc., a clinical stage biotechnology company, engages in the field of redosable gene therapy to treat serious rare diseases in the United States. Its lead product candidate is beremagene geperpavec (B-VEC), which is in Phase III clinical study to treat dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa. The company is also involved in developing KB105 that is in Phase I/II clinical study for treating patients with deficient autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis; KB301, which is in Phase I/II clinical stage for treating wrinkles and other presentations of aged or damaged skin; KB407 that is in preclinical stage for cystic fibrosis; and KB104, which is in preclinical stage for netherton syndrome. Its discovery stage product candidates include KB5xx for treating chronic skin diseases, KB3xx to treat aesthetic skin conditions, and KB3xx product. Krystal Biotech, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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