Table 6. Integrin expression following a 24 h incubation with packaging solutions (final concentration: 10% diluted in medium) and borate buffer.
| Integrin | Balafilcon A packaging solution | Unisol 4 (BBS) | PBS |
|---|---|---|---|
| α3 |
59±13* |
75±3* |
98±7 |
| β1 | 71±7* | 80±10* | 98±3 |
Integrin expression is expressed as a percentage relative to cells grown in the absence of a contact lens (control). n=3, the asterisk indicates significantly different from cells grown in the absence of a lens p<0.05.