title: In vitro alterations in human fibroblast behavior secondary to silicone polymers.
abstract: The etiology of fibrous capsular contractures in patients with silicone prostheses is unclear. However, cellular responses to the silicone polymers of the prostheses have not been examined. The exposure of human dermal fibroblasts to the components of the silicone gel prosthesis results in a significant change in cellular configuration and a progressive reduction in cell proliferation as determined by total matrix protein assays and hemocytometer cell counts. Transmission electron microscopy, however, documents a twofold increase in the rough endoplasmic reticulum when cells are exposed to the silicone gel. These findings suggest significant alterations in the behavior of human fibroblast subpopulations in response to silicone polymers.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston.
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: McCauley
authors.forename: W B
authors.initials: WB
authors.lastname: Riley
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Juliano
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Brown
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Evans
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Robson
mesh_terms: D002460:Cell Line; D003286:Contracture / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D005347:Fibroblasts / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012826:Silicone Elastomers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012828:Silicones / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D012828:Silicones