Possible role of gap junction intercellular channels and connexin 43 in satellite glial cells (SGCs) for preservation of human spiral ganglion neurons: A comparative study with clinical implications

Human spiral ganglion (SG) neurons show remarkable survival properties and maintain electric excitability for a long time after complete deafness and even separation from the organ of Corti, features essential for cochlear implantation. Here, we analyze and compare the localization and distribution...

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Main Authors: Liu, Wei, Glueckert, Rudolf, Linthicum, Fred H., Rieger, Gunde, Blumer, Michael, Bitsche, Mario, Pechriggl, Elisabeth, Rask-Andersen, Helge, Schrott-Fischer, Annelies
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2013
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3921454/