The term epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is used to describe a group of genetic skin diseases associated with skin weakness, blisters, and chronic wounds. "Revertant mosaicism" means that there are two genetically different populations of cells due to spontaneous mutations. Some EB patients have normal, non-fragile skin patches which may be areas of revertant mosaicism. In the revertant areas, the proteins function normally, like non-EB skin. In this study, we plan to culture cells from the revertant areas and graft them on to the wounded areas.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Grafting of two to four epidermal sheets 40cm2 - 50cm2 onto wounded areas
Expression of the correct protein at the basement membrane zone
Time frame: Week 52
Engraftment and healing of wounds with genetically revertant keratinocytes
Time frame: Week 52
Engraftment and healing of wounds with genetically revertant keratinocytes
Time frame: Week 8-12
Engraftment and healing of wounds with genetically revertant keratinocytes
Time frame: Week 25
Expression of correct protein at the basement membrane zone
Time frame: Week 8-12
Expression of the correct protein at the basement membrane zone
Time frame: Week 25
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