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PEP005 (ingenol mebutate) Gel

Peplin · Phase 3 active Small molecule

PEP005 (ingenol mebutate) Gel is a Protein kinase C (PKC) activator Small molecule drug developed by Peplin. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Actinic keratosis (field treatment on face or scalp).

Ingenol mebutate activates protein kinase C (PKC) to induce rapid necrosis of actinic keratosis cells and trigger immune-mediated clearance of remaining lesions.

Ingenol mebutate activates protein kinase C (PKC) to induce rapid necrosis of actinic keratosis cells and trigger immune-mediated clearance of remaining lesions. Used for Actinic keratosis (field treatment on face or scalp).

At a glance

Generic namePEP005 (ingenol mebutate) Gel
SponsorPeplin
Drug classProtein kinase C (PKC) activator
TargetProtein kinase C (PKC)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaDermatology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

The drug works through a dual mechanism: direct cytotoxic effects via PKC activation leading to cell death in treated lesions, and activation of local immune responses including neutrophil infiltration and antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity. This combination results in both immediate destruction of visible lesions and immunological elimination of subclinical disease in the surrounding skin.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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Frequently asked questions about PEP005 (ingenol mebutate) Gel

What is PEP005 (ingenol mebutate) Gel?

PEP005 (ingenol mebutate) Gel is a Protein kinase C (PKC) activator drug developed by Peplin, indicated for Actinic keratosis (field treatment on face or scalp).

How does PEP005 (ingenol mebutate) Gel work?

Ingenol mebutate activates protein kinase C (PKC) to induce rapid necrosis of actinic keratosis cells and trigger immune-mediated clearance of remaining lesions.

What is PEP005 (ingenol mebutate) Gel used for?

PEP005 (ingenol mebutate) Gel is indicated for Actinic keratosis (field treatment on face or scalp).

Who makes PEP005 (ingenol mebutate) Gel?

PEP005 (ingenol mebutate) Gel is developed by Peplin (see full Peplin pipeline at /company/peplin).

What drug class is PEP005 (ingenol mebutate) Gel in?

PEP005 (ingenol mebutate) Gel belongs to the Protein kinase C (PKC) activator class. See all Protein kinase C (PKC) activator drugs at /class/protein-kinase-c-pkc-activator.

What development phase is PEP005 (ingenol mebutate) Gel in?

PEP005 (ingenol mebutate) Gel is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of PEP005 (ingenol mebutate) Gel?

Common side effects of PEP005 (ingenol mebutate) Gel include Local skin irritation (erythema, flaking, crusting), Application site pain or burning, Pruritus, Edema, Vesiculation or pustulation.

What does PEP005 (ingenol mebutate) Gel target?

PEP005 (ingenol mebutate) Gel targets Protein kinase C (PKC) and is a Protein kinase C (PKC) activator.

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