Krystal Biotech. has filed a patent for a pharmaceutical composition containing a virus with transgenes encoding specific polypeptides to enhance skin proteins. The composition aims to provide relief for skin disorders like epidermolysis bullosa. GlobalData’s report on Krystal Biotech gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Krystal Biotech, Oncolytic viruses was a key innovation area identified from patents. Krystal Biotech's grant share as of January 2024 was 25%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.

Pharmaceutical composition for skin disorders with polynucleotides

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: Krystal Biotech Inc

A pharmaceutical composition for providing relief for skin disorders and diseases is described in a filed patent (Publication Number: US20230414686A1). The composition includes a virus with a vector containing transgenes encoding specific polypeptides such as Collagen alpha-1 (VII) chain, Lysyl hydroxylase 3, and Keratin type I cytoskeletal 17, along with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The vector is a recombinant herpes simplex virus genome, with the ability to enhance various cellular functions related to skin health.

The method outlined in the patent involves administering the pharmaceutical composition to a subject to provide prophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief for skin wounds, disorders, or diseases. The composition, which includes the recombinant herpes simplex virus genome and specific transgenes, aims to increase the levels of key polypeptides in the subject's cells. The application of the composition can be topical or transdermal, making it suitable for various skin conditions like epidermolysis bullosa, psoriasis, eczema, and more. The patent details the specific genes targeted within the herpes simplex virus genome and the potential benefits of expressing the encoded polypeptides in the subject's cells for improving skin health.

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