Local gene transfection in the cochlea (Review)

  • Authors:
    • Li Xia
    • Shankai Yin
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  • Published online on: May 28, 2013     https://doi.org/10.3892/mmr.2013.1496
  • Pages: 3-10
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Abstract

There is much interest in the potential application of vector-induced gene therapeutic approaches to several forms of hearing disorders due to the poor efficacy of existing treatments. The cochlea is an ideal site for local gene transfection due to its anatomical encapsulation and fluid flow within its ducts. However, this requires the development of novel technologies in materials science and microbial supply vectors for target gene delivery. This review focuses on the introduction of various viral and non-viral vectors as well as injection approaches to transfecting cochlear cells in vivo. Finally, the perspective of local gene therapy was discussed. Therapeutic approaches using local gene transfection may provide a means of cochlear cell and tissue protection and treatment in cases of exogenous hearing loss and endogenous disorders.
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July 2013
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Xia L and Yin S: Local gene transfection in the cochlea (Review). Mol Med Rep 8: 3-10, 2013.
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Xia, L., & Yin, S. (2013). Local gene transfection in the cochlea (Review). Molecular Medicine Reports, 8, 3-10. https://doi.org/10.3892/mmr.2013.1496
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Xia, L., Yin, S."Local gene transfection in the cochlea (Review)". Molecular Medicine Reports 8.1 (2013): 3-10.
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Xia, L., Yin, S."Local gene transfection in the cochlea (Review)". Molecular Medicine Reports 8, no. 1 (2013): 3-10. https://doi.org/10.3892/mmr.2013.1496