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ReviewFrontiers in neurology2025

Tectorial membrane: structure, function, and its implications for hearing loss.

Panpan Bian, Jiong Dang, Bai-Cheng Xu

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3 authors.

Panpan BianDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, The Second Hospital & Clinical Medical School, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
Jiong DangDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, The Second Hospital & Clinical Medical School, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
Bai-Cheng XuDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, The Second Hospital & Clinical Medical School, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The tectorial membrane (TM) is an essential extracellular matrix in the cochlea, integral to auditory processing by facilitating hair cell stimulation and sound transmission. Despite its vital role, the mechanisms underlying TM-related hearing loss remain unclear. This review aim to discuss the structure and functions of the TM, exploring its role in cochlear mechanics and auditory signal amplification. Abnormalities in TM composition, including disruptions in collagen, glycosaminoglycans, and non-collagenous proteins, are implicated in various forms of hearing loss, including those associated with genetic mutations and ototoxic drug exposure. We also examine the contributions of genes such as

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agingcochleagenetic mutationshearing lossototoxicitytectorial membranethyroid hormone

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PMID40901670
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