Protective role of hydrogen sulfide against noise-induced cochlear damage: a chronic intracochlear infusion model.

BACKGROUND: A reduction in cochlear blood flow plays an essential role in noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). The timely regulation of cochlear perfusion determines the progression and prognosis of NIHL. Hydrogen sulfide (H(2)S) has attracted increasing interest as a vasodilator in cardiovascular sys...

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Main Authors: Xu Li, Xiao-Bo Mao, Ren-Yi Hei, Zhi-Bin Zhang, Li-Ting Wen, Peng-Zhi Zhang, Jian-Hua Qiu, Li Qiao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3202565?pdf=render