Deafness genes: expressions of surprise

Trends Genet. 1999 Jun;15(6):207-11. doi: 10.1016/s0168-9525(99)01753-9.

Abstract

Recent rapid progress in identifying genes involved in deafness has suggested that a wide range of different types of gene products can result in hearing impairment, which, given the complexity of the auditory system, is not surprising. However, what has given some surprises are the unexpected expression patterns within the ear of some of these genes, which suggests that cochlear physiologists need to look again at some of the cell types involved.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Auditory Pathways / physiology
  • Auditory Pathways / physiopathology
  • Cochlea / physiology
  • Cochlea / physiopathology
  • Deafness / genetics*
  • Gene Expression Regulation
  • Hearing Disorders / genetics*
  • Humans