Cambridge, 8 July 2025: SOLASCURE Ltd (SolasCure), a biotechnology company developing a novel treatment to transform chronic wound healing, today announced the publication of a peer-reviewed study in the International Wound Journal1. The paper reports findings from a Dose Escalation Study examining the use of tarumase, the enzymatic debridement agent in the Company’s investigational Aurase Wound Gel (AWG), for the treatment of venous leg ulcers (VLUs).
VLUs are painful, chronic wounds that require thorough debridement to support healing. However, existing methods of debridement are either slow and painless (autolytic), or more rapid and associated with significant pain (surgical and mechanical), often requiring anaesthesia while some enzymatic treatments can also increase pain levels. The study explores tarumase, an enzyme originally isolated from medical maggots, which targets fibrin, collagen and elastin in wounds. AWG delivers tarumase in a proprietary hydrogel formulation, offering a gentle, patient-friendly alternative that enables effective debridement without adding to the patient’s pain burden.
Building on positive Phase IIA clinical findings, the study reinforces AWG’s favourable safety profile and supports its pain-free application2. Results show that AWG containing concentrations of tarumase up to 11 U/mL did not result in any increase in patient-reported pain above baseline, either shortly after application or after remaining on the wound for 48–72 hours. AWG is currently in Phase II clinical trials for the treatment of VLUs.
David Goldsmith, Senior Medical Advisor at SolasCure said: “This publication highlights AWG’s unique pain-free profile and patient-centric qualities – a key attribute that has, until now, been underrepresented. By emphasising these differentiators, the study supports AWG’s significant potential to transform outcomes for patients with chronic wounds.”
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References
- Goldsmith D, Fairlamb DM. The Potential Role for a Painless Enzymatic Debridement Gel in Wound Bed Preparation for Venous Leg Ulcers-A Dose Escalation Study. Int Wound J. 2025 Jun;22(6):e70702. doi: 10.1111/iwj.70702. PMID: 40512647; PMCID: PMC12164925.
- Fairlamb, D. M., Szepeshazi, K., Goldsmith, D., Danos, P., Lev-Tov, H., Young, N., Hanft, J., & Zelen, C. (2024). First clinical evaluation of the safety and efficacy of tarumase for the debridement of venous leg ulcers. International wound journal, 21(3), e14805. https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.14805
