Table 1.
Results of antibacterial assay against two bacterium strains for A (pristine PCL) and B (coated scaffolds) in three iterations (the blank control for all samples was 1.5 × 106 CFU/mL).
| Microorganism | Contact time (h) | Sample | (CFU/mL) | Antibacterial Activity (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
E. coli (ATCC25922) |
1 | A | 1.5 × 106 | no antibacterial activity |
| B | 1.5 × 106 | no antibacterial activity | ||
| 24 | A | 1.25 × 106 | 16.66 | |
| B | 4.7 × 105 | 68.66 | ||
|
S. aureus (ATCC6538) |
1 | A | 1.5 × 106 | no antibacterial activity |
| B | 1.5 × 106 | no antibacterial activity | ||
| 24 | A | 1.3 × 106 | 13.33 | |
| B | 9.5 × 105 | 36.66 |