A newly developed nanocomposite coating can inhibit biofilm formation and kill attached bacteria, thereby helping tackle growing post-operative infections, a common occurrence these days due to antibiotic resistance in bacteria. “Antibacterial coating on the surface of these materials can act as potential sources of SSI,” says a press release. Conventionally, antibacterial coatings containing biocides like nanosilver, nanocopper, triclosan, and chlorhexidine have been used to prevent bacterial infections. The developed coating not only inhibits biofilm formation by restricting bacterial and water adhesion but also kills attached bacteria. The ATL-coated vicryl sutures exhibited higher percentage of biofilm inhibition when compared to commercially available triclosan-coated antibacterial sutures, the release says.

Source: The Hindu March 05, 2023 02:48 UTC