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Krystal Biotech subsidiary Jeune reports 100% investigator-rated GAIS improvement in Phase 1 KB304 study
Krystal Biotech, Inc.
- PEARL-2 Phase 1 trial: 100% of KB304-treated subjects achieved ≥1-point investigator GAIS improvement at 1,2,3 months vs 14-29% for placebo.
- 81.8% of KB304 subjects reported improved satisfaction on SSQ at 3 months vs 14.3% for placebo; improvements also seen in elasticity, crepiness, hydration, radiance.
- Safety consistent with prior KB301 experience: no severe or drug-related serious AEs; AEs mild-to-moderate and decreased with subsequent doses.
- Company plans to meet with FDA in H2 2025 to align on Phase 2 protocol; target Phase 2 start in H1 2026 for décolleté wrinkles.
- KB304 is first candidate to combine collagen (COL3) and elastin delivery via gene therapy to restore skin naturally.
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