Neurotrophic Keratitis (NK) Market & KB801 Opportunity - The number of patients in the U S with at least one NK claim has increased by over 115% from 31,000 in 2020 to an estimated 68,000 in 2024[9, 10] - In 2023, U S Medicaid and Medicare spent over $540 million on Oxervate, the only FDA-approved therapy for NK[12] - An estimated over 410,000 days of Oxervate therapy were reimbursed in the U S in 2024[12] - KB801 is designed to address the shortcomings of Oxervate, aiming for superior NGF exposure with significantly reduced dosing frequency[11, 21] KB801 Preclinical Data - KB801 transduces primary human corneal epithelial cells in vitro, leading to dose-dependent expression and secretion of mature NGF[25, 26, 29] - In vitro studies confirmed functionality of secreted NGF using a growth factor starved cell proliferation assay[25, 30] - Topical administration of KB801 to wounded murine corneas was well-tolerated and resulted in localized NGF expression[25] - Head-to-head mouse PK studies demonstrated a clear durability advantage with KB801 compared to recombinant NGF, even against intensive recombinant dosing[43, 47] KB801 Clinical Development - The EMERALD-1 study is a Phase 1/2 double-masked, 2:1 randomized, placebo-controlled study in patients with moderate-to-severe NK, with the first patient dosed in July 2025[51, 53, 1] - Krystal is pursuing Platform Technology Designation with the FDA, potentially leading to expedited development of KB801[56, 57]

Eye drop administration of KB801 designed to enable sustained expression of NGF in the front of the eye Investor call and webcast to be held July 9 at 8:30 am ET to discuss program and trial design PITTSBURGH, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Krystal Biotech, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ: KRYS) announced today that the first patient has been dosed in its Phase 1/2 clinical trial ("EMERALD-1"), a 2:1 randomized, double-masked, multicenter, placebo-controlled study evaluating KB801 for the treatment of neuro ...

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Key Takeaways Shares of Krystal Biotech (KRYS) gained 4.2% on Tuesday after the company announced that it has dosed the first patient in the late-stage study evaluating its investigational candidate, KB803, for the treatment and prevention of corneal abrasions in dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB). KB803 is administered as an eye drop. Krystal Biotech's only marketed product, Vyjuvek, is currently FDA-approved for treating patients aged six months or older with DEB. The drug is referred to as B-VEC outs ...

Company Overview - Krystal Biotech, Inc. (KRYS) shares increased by 4.2% to close at $143.67, with trading volume significantly higher than usual, reflecting a 10.3% gain over the past four weeks [1][2] Product Development - The stock price surge followed the initiation of patient dosing in the phase III IOLITE study for KB803 eye drops, targeting DEB-related corneal damage, which is a next-generation version of the approved gene therapy Vyjuvek [2] - KB803 addresses a rare patient population lacking corrective treatments, and the decentralized, at-home study design, along with prior compassionate use data showing strong efficacy, has bolstered investor confidence [2] Financial Performance Expectations - The company is projected to report quarterly earnings of $1.31 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 52.3%, with revenues expected to reach $102.5 million, up 45.9% from the previous year [3] - The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained stable over the last 30 days, indicating that stock price movements may not sustain without trends in earnings estimate revisions [4] Industry Context - Krystal Biotech is categorized under the Zacks Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry, where Coherus Oncology (CHRS) also operates, having closed 5.6% higher at $0.77, but with a -3.9% return over the past month [5] - Coherus Oncology's consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming report is -$0.25, representing a significant year-over-year decline of 78.6% [6]

Intra-patient, double-blind, multicenter, placebo-controlled study with crossover design Approximately 16 subjects will be enrolled in the IOLITE study. The sample size was calculated based on the average symptomatic days per month and standard deviation data from subjects enrolled in the natural history study who would be otherwise eligible for IOLITE and provides 90% power to detect an effect size of at least 25%, allowing for a dropout rate up to 20%. Enrolled patients will initially receive either a sin ...

PITTSBURGH, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Krystal Biotech, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: KRYS) today announced that the Company will participate in the Goldman Sachs 46th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on June 10, 2025, in Miami. Krish S. Krishnan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will take part in a fireside chat scheduled at 2:00 pm ET and host investor meetings throughout the day. A webcast of the presentation will be available here beginning at 2:00 pm ET on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 and will ...

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