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Broad Area ALA 2 hour incubation
Broad Area ALA 2 hour incubation is a Photodynamic therapy agent Small molecule drug developed by DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. It is currently in Phase 2 development for Actinic keratosis. Also known as: Levulan.
ALA (5-aminolevulinic acid) is a precursor to porphyrins, which accumulate in abnormal cells and become fluorescent under blue light, allowing for photodynamic therapy.
ALA (5-aminolevulinic acid) is a precursor to porphyrins, which accumulate in abnormal cells and become fluorescent under blue light, allowing for photodynamic therapy. Used for Actinic keratosis.
At a glance
| Generic name | Broad Area ALA 2 hour incubation |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Levulan |
| Sponsor | DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Drug class | Photodynamic therapy agent |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Dermatology |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
Mechanism of action
This mechanism is based on the principle that abnormal cells, such as those found in actinic keratoses, will accumulate more porphyrins than normal cells. When exposed to blue light, these porphyrins become excited and release energy as heat, damaging the abnormal cells.
Approved indications
- Actinic keratosis
Common side effects
- Skin irritation
Key clinical trials
- Short-incubation Levulan Photodynamic Therapy Versus Vehicle for Face/Scalp Actinic Keratosis (AK) (PHASE2)
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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- Drug class: All Photodynamic therapy agent drugs
- Manufacturer: DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. — full pipeline
- Therapeutic area: All drugs in Dermatology
- Indication: Drugs for Actinic keratosis
- Also known as: Levulan