Surface Topography, Microbial Adhesion, and Immune Responses in Silicone Mammary Implant-Associated Capsular Fibrosis

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women globally, often necessitating mastectomy and subsequent breast reconstruction. Silicone mammary implants (SMIs) play a pivotal role in breast reconstruction, yet their interaction with the host immune system and microbiome remains poorly understood. T...

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Main Authors: Ines Schoberleitner, Leoni Baier, Michaela Lackner, Lisa-Maria Zenz, Débora C. Coraça-Huber, Wendy Ullmer, Annabelle Damerum, Klaus Faserl, Stephan Sigl, Theresia Steinkellner, Selina Winkelmann, Bettina Sarg, Daniel Egle, Christine Brunner, Dolores Wolfram
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-03-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/25/6/3163