Molecular Remodeling of Tip Links Underlies Mechanosensory Regeneration in Auditory Hair Cells.

Authors :: Indzhykulian, Artur A.
Stepanyan, Ruben
Nelina, Anastasiia
Spinelli, Kateri J.
Ahmed, Zubair M.
Belyantseva, Inna A.
Friedman, Thomas B.
Barr-Gillespie, Peter G.
Frolenkov, Gregory I.
Source :: PLoS Biology. Jun2013, Vol. 11 Issue 6, p1-15. 15p.
Publication Year :: 2013
Abstract: Backscatter scanning electron microscopy and conventional whole cell patch-clamp experiments reveal a two-step mechanism for the regeneration of tip links, the crucial element of mechanotransduction machinery in the hair cells of the inner ear. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects :: *HAIR cells
*CORTI'S organ
*ACETIC acid
*FATTY acids
*GENETIC transduction

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