Light-induced charge generation in polymeric nanoparticles restores vision in advanced-stage retinitis pigmentosa rats
Summary:
The paper discusses the use of conjugated polymer nanoparticles to restore vision in rats with advanced-stage retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative eye disease, demonstrating that these nanoparticles can reinstate physiological signals and visually driven activities in fully degenerate retinas.
Categories
- Eye health: The paper focuses on the use of conjugated polymer nanoparticles to restore vision in rats with advanced-stage retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative eye disease.
- Aging: The paper discusses the impact of age on retinal degeneration and the effectiveness of the treatment in both young and old rats.
Author(s)
S Francia, D Shmal, S Di Marco, G Chiaravalli
Publication Year:
2022
Number of Citations:
25
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