Antibacterial Efficacy of Oregano-Carbon Nanotubes Coated Silk Sutures: An In Vitro Experimental Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Microbial infections following surgery or other medical procedures are a major health issue. To avoid or reduce the risk of infections, research is now concentrated on creating novel drug-free materials with antibacterial qualities. Sutures coated with antimicrobial agents are one way to prevent surgical site infections.

Aim

To develop and characterize an oregano-carbon nanotubes/polycaprolactone (PCL)-chitosan composite coating and evaluate the antimicrobial activity of sutures coated with this formulation.

Methods

The dipping solution was prepared, and characterization was performed using Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, transmission electron microscope and scanning electron microscope. Antibacterial activit

SUBMITTER: Gaber MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12305716 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature