A polymer optoelectronic interface restores light sensitivity in blind rat retinas.

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serval:BIB_ED2007EB84A7
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Title
A polymer optoelectronic interface restores light sensitivity in blind rat retinas.
Journal
Nature photonics
Author(s)
Ghezzi D., Antognazza M.R., Maccarone R., Bellani S., Lanzarini E., Martino N., Mete M., Pertile G., Bisti S., Lanzani G., Benfenati F.
ISSN
1749-4885 (Print)
ISSN-L
1749-4885
Publication state
Published
Issued date
05/2013
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
7
Number
5
Pages
400-406
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
Interfacing organic electronics with biological substrates offers new possibilities for biotechnology due to the beneficial properties exhibited by organic conducting polymers. These polymers have been used for cellular interfaces in several fashions, including cellular scaffolds, neural probes, biosensors and actuators for drug release. Recently, an organic photovoltaic blend has been exploited for neuronal stimulation via a photo-excitation process. Here, we document the use of a single-component organic film of poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT) to trigger neuronal firing upon illumination. Moreover, we demonstrate that this bio-organic interface restored light sensitivity in explants of rat retinas with light-induced photoreceptor degeneration. These findings suggest that all-organic devices may play an important future role in sub-retinal prosthetic implants.
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