Research Article

2-Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine Polymer Coating Inhibits Bacterial Adhesion and Biofilm Formation on a Suture: An In Vitro and In Vivo Study

Table 1

Diameter, weight, maximum tensile strength, and static water contact angle of sutures.

SutureDiameter (mm)Weight (mg)Maximum tensile strength (N)Static water contact angle (degree)

Noncoated
PMB-coated

Data are expressed as . .