Gap junction gene GJB2 (Cx26) mutations cause> 50% of nonsyndromic hearing loss. Its
recessive hetero-mutation carriers, who have no deafness, occupy~ 10 to 20% of the …

Zinc plays a vital role in our metabolism, encompassing antioxidant regulation, immune
response, and auditory function. Several studies have reported that zinc levels correlate with …

Hearing loss is the third most prevalent physical condition affecting communication, well-
being, and healthcare costs. Sensorineural hearing loss often occurs first in the high …

Hearing loss (HL) is a common condition that significantly affects an individual's quality of
life. Impaired potassium circulation in the organ of Corti (OC), including the movement of …

The sense of hearing originates in the cochlea, which detects sounds across dynamic
sensory environments. Like other peripheral organs, the cochlea is subjected to …

It is widely established that musicians possess a higher level in certain auditory perceptual
abilities when compared to non-musicians. This improvement may be mediated, at least in …

Hearing sensitivity and noise protection are mediated and determined by negative feedback
of the cochlear efferent system. Type II auditory nerves (ANs) innervate outer hair cells …

Gap junction gene GJB2 (Cx26) mutations cause> 50% of nonsyndromic hearing loss. Its
recessive hetero-mutation carriers, who have no deafness, occupy∼ 10-20% of the general …

La recirculación del potasio (K+) es un proceso indispensable para la audición, que tiene
lugar en el órgano de Corti (OC). Ante la presencia de estímulos sonoros, el K+ ingresa a …