Cellular Mechanisms of Ototoxicity

• Main Author: Carlos Esquivel (auth)
• Other Authors: Kelly Watts (auth), Peter S. Steyger (auth), Jian Zuo (auth), Lisa Cunningham (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media SA 2018
• Series: Frontiers Research Topics
• Subjects: Neurosciences; blood-labyrinth barrier; neurotoxicity; otoprotection; aminoglycosides; ototoxic synergy; sensory disorders; cisplatin
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

The auditory perception of sounds (environmental, vocal or music) is one of the 5 principal senses consciously monitored by our brains, and is crucial for many human endeavors as well as quality of life. Loss of optimal performance in this principal sensory system leads to loss of effective communic...