A Phase 1 Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial With a Topical Inhibitor of Stearoyl-Coenzyme A Desaturase 1 Under Occluded and Nonoccluded Conditions.

Stearoyl-coenzyme A desaturase 1 (SCD-1) in sebaceous glands is a key enzyme in the synthesis of monounsaturated fatty acids essential for acne development. GSK1940029 gel, a novel SCD-1 inhibitor, is being developed as a potential treatment for acne. To assess the irritation potential, pharmacokinetics (PK), and safety of topical GSK1940029 to the skin of healthy adults, two interdependent studies were conducted in parallel.