Cochlear supporting cells function as macrophage-like cells and protect audiosensory receptor hair cells from pathogens.

Hayashi, Yushi

Cochlear supporting cells function as macrophage-like cells and protect audiosensory receptor hair cells from pathogens. [electronic resource] - Scientific reports 04 2020 - 6740 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

2045-2322

10.1038/s41598-020-63654-9 doi


Animals
Animals, Newborn
Escherichia coli--immunology
Hair Cells, Auditory, Inner--cytology
Hair Cells, Auditory, Outer--cytology
Immunity, Innate
Interferon-alpha--biosynthesis
Interferon-beta--biosynthesis
Labyrinth Supporting Cells--cytology
Lipopolysaccharides--pharmacology
Macrophages--cytology
Mice
Mice, Inbred ICR
Organ Culture Techniques
Phagocytosis--drug effects
Saccharomyces cerevisiae--immunology
Spiral Ganglion--cytology
Stria Vascularis--cytology
Theilovirus--growth & development