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ArticleBiotechnology notes (Amsterdam, Netherlands)2023

Potential application of menadione for antimicrobial coating of surgical sutures.

Cheng Hong Yap, See Khai Lim, Yun Li Chan, Chin Fei Chee, Sun Tee Tay

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Article in Biotechnology notes (Amsterdam, Netherlands), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Menadione as Antibiotic Adjuvant AgainstAntibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Cheng Hong YapDepartment of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
See Khai LimDepartment of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Yun Li ChanDepartment of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Chin Fei CheeNanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Sun Tee TayDepartment of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Staphylococcal-associated surgical site infections (SSI) are common nosocomial infections in healthcare facilities worldwide. The use of antiseptic-coated sutures has been recommended to minimise the risk of SSI in clinical settings. However, as there has been a growing concern over antibiotic resistance resulting from antiseptic usage, development of antimicrobial sutures using alternative compounds is necessary. In this study, menadione (2-methyl-1,4-napthoquinone), also known as Vitamin K

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Antimicrobial sutureBacterial adherenceMenadionepoly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) polymerStaphylococcus aureusZone of inhibition assay

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PMID39416925
PMCPMC11446358

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