Chitosan Cross-Linked Bio-based Antimicrobial Polypropylene Meshes for Hernia Repair Loaded with Levofloxacin HCl via Cold Oxygen Plasma

Chitosan Cross-Linked Bio-based Antimicrobial Polypropylene Meshes for Hernia Repair Loaded with Levofloxacin HCl via Cold Oxygen Plasma

Polypropylene (PP) large pore size nets have been most widely used implants for hernia repair. Nevertheless, the growth of bacteria within PP mesh pores after operation is a major reason of hernia recurrence. Secondly, pre-operative prophylaxis during mesh implantation has failed due to the hydropho...

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Main Authors: Noor Sanbhal, Yan Li, Awais Khatri, Mazhar Peerzada, Lu Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:Coatings
Subjects:
antimicrobial
polypropylene
chitosan
citric acid
cross-linked
cold plasma
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/9/3/168

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