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GlossaryDystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa

rare genetic disorder causing fragile, blistering skin from minor trauma

Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (DEB) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by extremely fragile skin that blisters and tears from minor friction or trauma. This condition is caused by mutations in the COL7A1 gene, which affects the production of type VII collagen, a protein essential for anchoring the layers of skin together.

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research Availability of mRNA from Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells for Mutational Analysis in Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa

November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Scientists developed a new way to study mutations in a skin condition using blood cells, which may help diagnose and treat the disease.

research Dominant Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa: Seven Familial Cases

February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

The document concludes that detailed clinical descriptions of seven family cases help understand dominant dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa's symptoms and inheritance.

research Phase I/IIa Clinical Trial for Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Using Genetically Corrected Autologous Keratinocytes

5 citations, April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

The gene therapy showed significant wound healing and was safe for treating severe RDEB.

research Defining Chronic Wound Types in Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Patients for Clinical Outcome Assessment

2 citations, April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

The conclusion is that differentiating wound types in RDEB patients is important for clinical trials and understanding the disease.

research CRISPR/Cas9-Based Targeted Genome Editing for Correction of Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Using iPS Cells

1 citations, September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

The research showed that CRISPR/Cas9 can fix mutations causing a skin disease in stem cells, which then improved skin grafts in mice, but more work on safety and efficiency is needed.

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