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Posterior Semicircular Canal Approach for Inner Ear Gene Delivery in Neonatal Mouse
Published on: March 2, 2018
Posterior Semicircular Canal Approach for Inner Ear Gene Delivery in Neonatal Mouse
1National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, National Institutes of Health.
Abstract:
Inner ear gene therapy offers great promise as a potential treatment for hearing loss and dizziness. One of the critical determinants of the success of inner ear gene therapy is to find a delivery method which results in consistent transduction efficiency of targeted cell types while minimizing hearing loss. In this study, we describe the posterior semicircular canal approach as a viable method for inner ear gene delivery in neonatal mice. We show that gene delivery through the posterior semicircular canal is able to perfuse the entire inner ear. The easy anatomic identification of the posterior semicircular canal, as well as minimal manipulation of the temporal bone required, make this surgical approach an attractive option for inner ear gene delivery.
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