Characterization of a Polymer-Based, Fully Organic Prosthesis for Implantation into the Subretinal Space of the Rat.

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_15875DC011D0
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Title
Characterization of a Polymer-Based, Fully Organic Prosthesis for Implantation into the Subretinal Space of the Rat.
Journal
Advanced healthcare materials
Author(s)
Antognazza M.R., Di Paolo M., Ghezzi D., Mete M., Di Marco S., Maya-Vetencourt J.F., Maccarone R., Desii A., Di Fonzo F., Bramini M., Russo A., Laudato L., Donelli I., Cilli M., Freddi G., Pertile G., Lanzani G., Bisti S., Benfenati F.
ISSN
2192-2659 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
2192-2640
Publication state
Published
Issued date
09/2016
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
5
Number
17
Pages
2271-2282
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
Replacement strategies arise as promising approaches in case of inherited retinal dystrophies leading to blindness. A fully organic retinal prosthesis made of conjugated polymers layered onto a silk fibroin substrate is engineered. First, the biophysical and surface properties are characterized; then, the long-term biocompatibility is assessed after implantation of the organic device in the subretinal space of 3-months-old rats for a period of five months. The results indicate a good stability of the subretinal implants over time, with preservation of the physical properties of the polymeric layer and a tight contact with the outer retina. Immunoinflammatory markers detect only a modest tissue reaction to the surgical insult and the foreign body that peaks shortly after surgery and progressively decreases with time to normal levels at five months after implantation. Importantly, the integrity of the polymeric layer in direct contact with the retinal tissue is preserved after five months of implantation. The recovery of the foreign-body tissue reaction is also associated with a normal b-wave in the electroretinographic response. The results demonstrate that the device implanted in nondystrophic eyes is well tolerated, highly biocompatible, and suitable as retinal prosthesis in case of photoreceptor degeneration.
Keywords
Animals, Biocompatible Materials/chemistry, Implants, Experimental, Materials Testing, Rats, Retina, RCS rats, biocompatibility, conjugated polymers, retinal prosthesis, silk fibroin
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Web of science
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