Sentences with phrase «death of hair cells»
Scientists aren't sure if the neurons are triggered by the death of hair cells (which detect normal level sound as part of hearing) or simply dangerous sound levels.
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Eventually, she says, it might be possible to use our increased understanding of RFX transcription factor to treat hearing loss, by either protecting hair cells from death or fostering their growth.
Identification of small molecule inhibitors of Cisplatin - induced hair cell death: results of a 10,000 compound screen in the zebrafish lateral line.
Disruption of Intracellular Calcium Regulation Is Integral to Aminoglycoside - Induced Hair Cell Death.
Studies indicate that lipid peroxides, which can cause free radicals, induce the cell death (apoptosis) of hair follicle cells in an inflammatory process which is gradual and initiated by several factors.
A different form of congenital hereditary deafness is seen in the Doberman, which is also accompanied by vestibular (balance) disturbance; this deafness results from a different mechanism where hair cell death is not the result of degeneration of the stria but is instead the primary pathology.