Publications by authors named "Juliana Riordan"
J Neurosci Res
November 2021
Article Synopsis
- The cochlea has a unique immune environment that is isolated from the body's overall immune system, but acute loud noise can still lead to immune cells entering this area.
- Lack of the CX3CR1 gene in mice increases the number of neutrophils, a type of immune cell, entering the cochlea after exposure to loud sounds, which is linked to worse hearing loss and damage.
- The study highlights how CX3CR1 plays a crucial role in controlling the movement of neutrophils into the cochlea, providing new insights into how these immune responses affect hearing loss due to acoustic trauma.
