A pilot study performed in 2015 suggests that systemic granulocyte-colony stimulating factor ( G-CSF ) may promote increased wound healing in patients with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.
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In the absence of mutations, however, an autoimmune response against type VII collagen can result in an acquired form of this disease called epidermolysis bullosa acquisita.
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Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa is caused by genetic defects ( or mutations ) within the human COL7A1 gene encoding the protein type VII collagen ( collagen VII ).
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Such was another small victory, a sliver of childish normalcy that Christopher and his family snatch each day from the rare and incurable disease called epidermolysis bullosa.
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For example, it has been used " in vitro " to correct the genetic defects that cause disorders such as sickle cell disease, xeroderma pigmentosum, and epidermolysis bullosa.
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Esophageal webs are associated with bullous diseases ( such as epidermolysis bullosa, pemphigus, and bullous pemphigoid ), with graft versus host disease involving the esophagus, and with celiac disease.
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In April 2013 Scioderm received Breakthrough Therapy designation from the U . S . Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) for its topical treatment, SD-101 for Epidermolysis Bullosa.
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SD-101, now owned by Amicus Therapeutics, is currently in Phase 3 clinical development to evaluate Zorblisa as a therapy for the treatment of lesions and blistering associated with Epidermolysis Bullosa.
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Epidermolysis bullosa is a genetic condition that in its most severe forms affects all of the body's linings, the skin, the linings of the mouth and oesophagus, and even the eyes.
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Four of the hospitals ( Boston, Galveston, Cincinnati, and Sacramento ) provide care for children with burns, as well as treating a variety of skin conditions such as epidermolysis bullosa and toxic epidermal necrolysis.
