Western blot analysis of autoantibodies to silicone bound proteins (SBPs)
| Implant | Immunisation | Arthritis | Number of reactive bands | MW of bands (kDa) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silicone gel | CII/FIA | Yes | 2 | 100, 61.6 |
| Silicone gel | CII/FIA | No | 5 | 100, 61.6, 51.9, 36.1, 25.2 |
| Silicone gel | FIA | No | 0 | – |
| Silicone oil | CII/FIA | Yes | 0 | – |
| Silicone oil | CII/FIA | No | 0 | – |
| Silicone oil | FIA | No | 0 | – |
| Silicone elastomer | CII/FIA | Yes | 3 | 100, 61.6, 51.9 |
| Silicone elastomer | CII/FIA | No | 0 | – |
| Silicone elastomer | FIA | No | 0 | – |