Protein-based Artificial Retinas

Multilayer protein films are provided, which comprise native bacteriorhodopsin and/or specialized bacteriorhodopsin mutants as the photoactive element. Also provided are artificial subretinal and epiretinal implants carrying such bacteriorhodopsin films, as well as methods for making and using the same, for example, to treat retinal diseases and conditions.

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Patents:
WO 2,010,102,205

Inventor(s): BIRGE ROBERT R [US]; NOLLENBERGER MEGAN [US]; RANAGHAN MATTHEW [US]; SANDBERG DANIEL J [US]; WAGNER NICOLE [US]

Type of Offer: Licensing



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