“…Surgical threads as special medical materials have been used for wound closure since ancient times, which are of vital importance for tissue healing and prevention of infection . An ideal surgical thread should have both good basic physical properties ( e.g ., high strength, flexibility, suitable diameter, and swelling ratio) and good biological properties (such as antibacterial activity, cytocompatibility, anti-inflammation, and the promotion of rehabilitation). , According to the material category, surgical threads include silk, collagen or cellulose threads, nylon, polypropylene, polyester, polydioxanone, polyglycolic acid, − etc . Among them, Vicryl absorbable thread (polyglactin 910) and silk thread are widely used for wound closures of animals and humans due to their relatively low cost, superior mechanical strength, and ease of handling.…”