Filling the Silent Void : Genetic Therapies for Hearing Impairment
Joint Authors
Source
Genetics Research International
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The inner ear cytoarchitecture forms one of the most intricate and delicate organs in the human body and is vulnerable to the effects of genetic disorders, aging, and environmental damage.
Owing to the inability of the mammalian cochlea to regenerate sensory hair cells, the loss of hair cells is a leading cause of deafness in humans.
Millions of individuals worldwide are affected by the emotionally and financially devastating effects of hearing impairment (HI).
This paper provides a brief introduction into the key role of genes regulating inner ear development and function.
Potential future therapies that leverage on an improved understanding of these molecular pathways are also described in detail.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sng, Joel& Lufkin, Thomas. 2012. Filling the Silent Void : Genetic Therapies for Hearing Impairment. Genetics Research International،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-495608
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sng, Joel& Lufkin, Thomas. Filling the Silent Void : Genetic Therapies for Hearing Impairment. Genetics Research International No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-495608
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sng, Joel& Lufkin, Thomas. Filling the Silent Void : Genetic Therapies for Hearing Impairment. Genetics Research International. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-495608
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-495608