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ingenol mebutate 0.015%

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Ingenol mebutate is a protein kinase C (PKC) activator that induces rapid necrosis of actinic keratosis cells and promotes immune-mediated clearance of damaged skin.

Ingenol mebutate is a protein kinase C (PKC) activator that induces rapid necrosis of actinic keratosis cells and promotes immune-mediated clearance of damaged skin. Used for Actinic keratosis (field treatment on face or scalp).

At a glance

Generic nameingenol mebutate 0.015%
Also known asingenol mebutate 0.015% qdaily x 3 days for two cycles, Picato® gel, Picato
SponsorIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Drug classProtein kinase C (PKC) activator
TargetProtein kinase C (PKC)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaDermatology
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Ingenol mebutate activates protein kinase C, leading to direct cytotoxic effects on keratinocytes and induction of an inflammatory response that recruits immune cells to eliminate dysplastic cells. The drug causes rapid cell death in actinic keratosis lesions while simultaneously triggering local immune activation, resulting in clearance of both treated and untreated lesions in the surrounding area.

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