General, Applied and Systems Toxicology 2009
DOI: 10.1002/9780470744307.gat066
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Ototoxicity

Abstract: Ototoxicity is the process by which chemicals cause damage to the end organs of hearing (the cochlea) or balance (the vestibular system). Hearing loss is the common effect of ototoxins, although many also affect the vestibular system. Some cause temporary hearing loss (e.g. the ‘loop’ diuretics or salicylates). However, the most significant group of ototoxic agents cause death of the sensory hair cells (HCs) and permanent hearing loss, for example aminoglycoside antibiotics, cis ‐platin… Show more

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