Future therapeutic options for inner ear diseases
Jero, J.; Aarnisalo, A.
Duodecim; Laaketieteellinen Aikakauskirja 127(8): 848-853
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 0012-7183 PMID: 21568112 Document Number: 652312
Knowledge of the structure, molecular biology and function of the inner ear will enable the research on new modes of treatment such as gene transfers, growth factor treatments and stem cell transfers. With respect to the treatment of inner ear diseases in humans, at present the majority of these means remain at an experimental level. Improvement of hearing has, however, been achieved in various experimental disease models by gene transfer. Regeneration of sensory cells and hair cells from stem cells has opened up new lines of research and treatment options for the restoration of a damaged inner ear.