title: Immunological evaluation of the tumorigenic response to implanted polymers.
abstract: This short report concentrates on a close look at the immunological status of experimental animals which were implanted with a known dose of tumor and polymer implant. The implanted polymers used represented the most common biocompatible materials employed in current surgery. The immunological studies all were done in vitro on the cellular level. The studies suggested that there is a noticeable change of the immune system when inorganic biocompatible polymers are used in experimental animals.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000494:pharmacology*; D055592:Biophysical Phenomena; D001703:Biophysics; D003757:Dental Implantation; D005260:Female; D005354:Fibrosarcoma / Q000276:immunology; D005898:Glass; D007121:Immunocompetence / Q000187:drug effects*; D007158:Immunologic Techniques; D008214:Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology; D008768:Methylmethacrylates; D051379:Mice; D008810:Mice, Inbred C57BL; D009374:Neoplasms, Experimental / Q000276:immunology*; D011140:Polyurethanes; D012826:Silicone Elastomers
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D008768:Methylmethacrylates; D011140:Polyurethanes; D012826:Silicone Elastomers