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Centripetalis recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB-Ce) is an extremely rare subtype of dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB), characterized by blistering which begins acrally and then progressively spreads toward the trunk.
2 FDA-approved treatments are available for centripetalis recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, including Prademagene zamikeracel (zevaskyn, approved 2025) and beremagene geperpavec-svdt (VYJUVEK, approved 2023). An additional 6 compounds hold orphan drug designation.
Brand Name | Generic Name | Mechanism | Approved |
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Data assembled from 3 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 20, 2026, 5:35 PM UTC
European rare disease database
zevaskyn | Prademagene zamikeracel | — | 2025 | Available |
VYJUVEK | beremagene geperpavec-svdt | — | 2023 | Available |
The following drugs have received orphan drug designation from the FDA for centripetalis recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa. Orphan designation reflects regulatory interest and does not indicate approval for treatment.
Brand Name | Generic Name | Sponsor | Designated | Exclusivity End | Designation Status |
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recombinant human type VII pro-collagen | recombinant human type VII pro-collagen | Nova Anchora, LLC | 2024 | — | Designated |
Highly branched poly(beta-amino ester) complexed with a nanoplasmid containing the human COL7A1 gene | Highly branched poly(beta-amino ester) complexed with a nanoplasmid containing the human COL7A1 gene | Amryt Genetics Limited | 2020 | — | Designated |
antisense oligonucleotide targeting exon 73 in the COL7A1 gene | antisense oligonucleotide targeting exon 73 in the COL7A1 gene | Phoenicis Therapeutics, Inc. | 2017 | — | Withdrawn |
autologous genetically modified human dermal fibroblasts | autologous genetically modified human dermal fibroblasts | Castle Creek Biosciences, LLC | 2014 | — | Designated |
recombinant human collagen alpha-1 (VII) chain homo-trimer (rC7) | recombinant human collagen alpha-1 (VII) chain homo-trimer (rC7) | Phoenix Tissue Repair | 2014 | — | Designated |
expanded allogeneic human dermal fibroblasts in hypothermosol(r)-FRS | expanded allogeneic human dermal fibroblasts in hypothermosol(r)-FRS | Intercytex Ltd. | 2009 | — | Designated |
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