A study on the antibacterial property and biocompatibility of ramie fiber

Biomed Mater. 2023 May 18;18(4). doi: 10.1088/1748-605X/acd49c.

Abstract

Ramie fiber (RF) has excellent tensile strength and breathability, making it a promising material for biomedical applications. However, few studies on the antibacterial properties and biocompatibility of RF have been reported. This study aimed to investigate the antibacterial property and biocompatibility of RF with bacteria and fibroblasts. The results showed that the antibacterial activity of RF was better than that of natural cotton fiber (NCF) and close to that of medical cotton fiber (MCF) for bothStaphylococcus aureus(S. aureus) andEscherichia coli(E.coli), and RF was more antibacterial againstS. aureusthanE.coli. The RF, MCF and NCF promoted the proliferation and spread of mouse fibroblast (L929) cells. The results indicated that RF has excellent antibacterial properties and biocompatibility, making it a potential biomaterial for biomedical applications.

Keywords: antibacterial property; biocompatibility; biomedical materials; ramie fiber.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Boehmeria*
  • Mice
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Tensile Strength

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents