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Endogenous dynorphins: possible role in peripheral tinnitus.

T L Sahley1, R H Nodar, F E Musiek

  • 1Departments of Speech and Hearing, and Biology, Cleveland State University, Cleveland OH 44115, USA. t.sahley@popmail.csuohio.edu

The International Tinnitus Journal
|February 7, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Endogenous dynorphins may cause hyperacusis and tinnitus by altering neural excitability in the auditory periphery. This stress-related mechanism impacts auditory nerve sensitivity and glutamate

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Auditory Science
  • Stress Response Biology

Background:

  • Tinnitus and hyperacusis are common, often disabling conditions linked to stress.
  • Stress response involves endogenous neuroactive opioid peptides like enkephalin and dynorphin.
  • These peptides are found in auditory systems, suggesting a role in hearing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a neurochemical model for tinnitus and hyperacusis.
  • To explore the role of endogenous dynorphins in auditory nerve function.
  • To investigate the link between stress, dynorphins, and auditory disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on tinnitus, hyperacusis, stress, and neurochemistry.
  • Analysis of the role of proenkephalin and prodynorphin in the auditory system.

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  • Examination of the effects of glutamate and sodium salicylate on cochlear function.

    • Main Results:

    • Endogenous dynorphins may induce hyperacusis.
    • Dynorphins can contribute to the induction, maintenance, or exacerbation of tinnitus.
    • These effects are mediated by altered auditory type I neural excitability to glutamate.

    Conclusions:

    • A neurochemical model suggests dynorphins play a key role in tinnitus and hyperacusis.
    • Altered neural excitability in the auditory periphery is a potential mechanism.
    • Understanding this pathway could lead to new therapeutic strategies.