Mechanism of implant inflammation.
Polymethylmethacrylate lenses with nylon-6 loops can activate the complement system. Such activation occurs primarily at the loops. This activation may be one pathway of implant-caused inflammation.
D003167:Complement Activation; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D007249:Inflammation / Q000209:etiology; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008768:Methylmethacrylates; D009757:Nylons; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*
D008768:Methylmethacrylates; D009757:Nylons