- more effective (10 times) than analogs;
- more cost-effective (cost price is 1100 times lower);
- requires registration.
Collagenase is essential for scar treatment and enzymatic wound cleansing.This development was performed due to the following circumstances:- high demand for collagenolytic preparations for medical purposes, which is not covered by manufactured preparations;
- disadvantages of enzymes of microbial origin (relatively low collagenolytic activity, high allergenicity);
- relatively high cost and technological problems associated with obtaining collagenase from hydrobionts (from Kamchatka crab).
Collagenase from fish for the treatment of scars. The treatment of scars is a current medical problem. Scars form after trauma and burns, as well as after surgical procedures performed. One of the goals of treatment is to break down excess collagen. This requires specific enzymes - collagenases. Collagenase is currently produced in insufficient quantities and its properties are inadequate. Collagenase from fish shows high clinical efficacy. A necessary stage is to conduct preclinical and clinical trials and obtain certification documents.
Collagenase production technologies have been developed from fish suitable for breeding - from African catfish of the genus Clara, and so-called "commercial" fish (trout, carp, bighead, cod, etc.). The technology of obtaining a wound sorbent for cleaning wounds from dead tissue, which includes collagenase from fish.
The development of “Silicone gel including collagenase for the treatment of skin scars” is at the final stage.
The original base of the gel allows to obtain a prophylactic preparation, which can replace expensive preparations based on silicone gel “Dermatix” and “Kelo-Cote”. Introduction of collagenase into the base composition further expands the possibilities of the preparation. It should be noted that the task of long-term maintenance of collagenase activity preservation in gel formulation was solved for the first time in the world practice. Simplicity and convenience of gel application makes it possible to use it in outpatient practice for treatment of skin scars of various genesis.
At the stage of pilot samples the work on creation of “Patch with collagenase for treatment of scars” stopped. This product has no analogues. The development of patches will make it possible to treat scars on an outpatient basis. Completion of the project will significantly improve the quality of medical care for patients with skin scars (consequences of traumas, surgical interventions).