Injectable photoelectrohydrogel for repairing
retinal photoreceptor damage and its preparation method and application, photoelectroactive spirulina and
conductive polymer poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) hydrogel are physically cross-linked to construct an injectable material with photoelectric
response characteristics, and the function of damaged photoreceptor cells in the
retina is repaired in situ. Sp as a biologically
active component not only gives the material photoelectric
signal conversion capability, but also can achieve local
antioxidant stress function, PEDOT-based hydrogel forms a three-dimensional
scaffold by physically wrapping Sp, which not only ensures the activity of
algal cells but also has excellent charge and
ion conduction performance. The hydrogel can be injected into the
retina to construct a biomimetic electrochemical
signal transmission interface, rebuild the
signal transduction of damaged photoreceptor cells, and realize the in situ repair of
retinal signal pathways and the partial
recovery of
visual function. This technology provides a new strategy for the
curative treatment of
retinal diseases such as blinding eye diseases, and has the advantages of minimally invasive intervention, excellent
biocompatibility and customizable treatment area.