Structural changes in films and properties of surgical sutures with polyhydroxybutyrate coating

The effect of the conditions of storage and crystallization of polyhydroxybutyrate on the transport properties of polyhydroxybutyrate coating on surgical sutures was demonstrated. The effect of the storage conditions is leveled by incorporating a second biocompatible polymer in the coating. Storage...

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Published in:Fibre chemistry 2008-03, Vol.40 (2), p.118-122
Main Authors: Fedorov, M. B., Vikhoreva, G. A., Kil’deeva, N. R., Kechek’yan, A. S., Gerasimov, V. I., Gal’braikh, L. S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biocompatibility
Chemistry
Chemistry and Materials Science
Coating
Crystallization
Fibre
Organic Chemistry
Polyhydroxybutyrate
Polymer Sciences
Polymers
Preserving
Silk
Sutures
Transport properties
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Summary:The effect of the conditions of storage and crystallization of polyhydroxybutyrate on the transport properties of polyhydroxybutyrate coating on surgical sutures was demonstrated. The effect of the storage conditions is leveled by incorporating a second biocompatible polymer in the coating. Storage in a freezer at −20°C is recommended for preserving the antimicrobial activity of sutures with a PHB coating.
ISSN:0015-0541
1573-8493
DOI:10.1007/s10692-008-9022-9