Cell viabilty on random and aligned PEDOT coated PCL is significantly more than pure PCL electrospun micro fibres. Hence, passive PEDOT coated PCL could be concluded as suitable and reliable substrate for in vitro nerve regeneration, though enhanced neuronal differentiation of NDCs and directed extension of axons were seen and significantly similar on both.
Futhermore, active PEDOT coated PCL could be a potential substrate because of its conductivity which plays a vital role in neurotransmission.Subsequent studies on PEDOT coated PCL with voltage stimulation gives a conductive substrate for nerve regeneration which could serve in vitro model of cornea.
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