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MYC gene delivery to adult mouse utricles stimulates proliferation of postmitotic supporting cells in vitro.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Burns Joseph C, Yoo James J, Atala Anthony, Jackson John D
Abstract excerpt
The inner ears of adult humans and other mammals possess a limited capacity for regenerating sensory hair cells, which can lead to permanent auditory and vestibular deficits. During development and regeneration, undifferentiated supporting cells within inner ear sensory epithelia can self-renew and give rise to new hair cells; however, these otic progenitors become depleted postnatally. Therefore, reprogramming...
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