Hair cell regeneration in the avian cochlea: if it works in birds, why not in man?
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Hearing loss caused by cochlear hair cell loss is the most common process afflicting the hearing impaired. Recent studies in the avian cochlea following ototoxic drug and noise damage have demonstrated a remarkable capacity for anatomical and functional recovery. Hair cell regeneration has been shown to play a major role in this recovery process. Future studies may one day make hair cell regeneration or transplantation possible in man.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Ear, nose, & throat journal
دوره 70 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1991