Enhanced auditory neuron survival following cell-based BDNF treatment in the deaf guinea pig.

Exogenous neurotrophin delivery to the deaf cochlea can prevent deafness-induced auditory neuron degeneration, however, we have previously reported that these survival effects are rapidly lost if the treatment stops. In addition, there are concerns that current experimental techniques are not safe e...

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Main Authors: Lisa N Pettingill, Andrew K Wise, Marilyn S Geaney, Robert K Shepherd
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-04-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3078134?pdf=render