Extracellular matrix on intraocular lenses.
We examined the distribution of extracellular matrix components in the proteinaceous matrix on explanted IOLs using immunohistochemistry to clarify the nature of proteinaceous deposits on the surfaces of IOLs. We examined 15 polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) IOLs and one silicone IOL explanted from patients. The IOLs were immunostained for cellular fibronectin, types I and IV collagen, and vitronectin. Various amounts of fibronectin, types I and IV collagen, and vitronectin were detected in the extracellular matrix on all IOLs with cellular deposits. Types I and IV collagen and cellular fibronectin were present in the extracellular matrix and were probably the products of cells adhering to the IOLs. Vitronectin in the fibrous extracellular matrix appeared to represent an adsorption material derived from the aqueous humor. These proteinaceous deposits associated with cellular deposits indicate unsuccessful formation of granulation tissue and could influence IOL biocompatibility.
Saika
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Department of Ophthalmology, Wakayama Medical College, Japan.
Yamanaka
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Tanaka
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Ohmi
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Ohnishi
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Ooshima
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003094:Collagen / Q000032:analysis*; D005260:Female; D005353:Fibronectins / Q000032:analysis*; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010586:Phagocytes / Q000378:metabolism; D019096:Vitronectin / Q000032:analysis*
D005353:Fibronectins; D019096:Vitronectin; D003094:Collagen