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Recommendations on Collecting and Storing Samples for Genetic Studies in Hearing and Tinnitus Research.

Agnieszka J Szczepek, Lidia Frejo, Barbara Vona, Natalia Trpchevska, Christopher R Cederroth, Helena Caria, Jose A Lopez-Escamez

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16 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

  1. Screening for Circulating Inflammatory Proteins Does Not Reveal Plasma Biomarkers of Constant Tinnitus.Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology : JARO · 2023
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  10. Too Blind to See the Elephant? Why Neuroscientists Ought to Be Interested in Tinnitus.Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology : JARO · 2021
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  13. Association between Hyperacusis and Tinnitus.Journal of clinical medicine · 2020
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  16. Why Is There No Cure for Tinnitus?Frontiers in neuroscience · 2019
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7 authors.

Agnieszka J SzczepekCharité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
Lidia FrejoOtology & Neurotology Group CTS495, Department of Genomic Medicine, Centro de Genómica e Investigación Oncológica, Pfizer/Universidad de Granada/Junta de Andalucía (GENyO), Granada, Spain.
Barbara VonaInstitute of Human Genetics, Julius Maximilians University Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany.
Natalia TrpchevskaDepartment of Physiology and Pharmacology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
Christopher R CederrothDepartment of Physiology and Pharmacology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
Helena CariaBiosystems and Integrative Sciences Institute (BioISI), Lisbon, Portugal.
Jose A Lopez-EscamezOtology & Neurotology Group CTS495, Department of Genomic Medicine, Centro de Genómica e Investigación Oncológica, Pfizer/Universidad de Granada/Junta de Andalucía (GENyO), Granada, Spain.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesResearch on the genetic basis of tinnitus is still in its first steps. A group of scientists dedicated to tinnitus genetics within European Tinnitus Network (TINNET) network recognize that further progress requires multicenter collaborative efforts for defining contributing genes. The purpose of the present work is to provide instructions regarding collection, processing, storage, and shipment of samples intended for genetic studies in auditory research.

designOne part of the recommendations has a general character; another part is of particular importance for auditory healthcare practitioners such as otolaryngology physicians, audiologists, and general practitioners.

resultsWe provide a set of instructions and various options for obtaining samples. We give advice regarding sample processing, storage, and shipment and define the minimal and essential clinical information that should accompany the samples collected for genetic processing.

conclusionsThese recommendations offer a basis to standardize and optimize collaborations between geneticists and healthcare practitioners specialized in tinnitus and hearing disorders.

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Biomedical ResearchSpecimen HandlingBlood Specimen CollectionDNAGenomicsGuidelines as TopicHearing LossHumansInformed ConsentMouth MucosaRNASalivaTinnitusDNARNA

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