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ReviewFrontiers in immunology2025

Immunological mechanisms in Meniere's disease.

Vincent G Yuan, Anping Xia, Peter L Santa Maria

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Review in Frontiers in immunology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 17 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

17 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

  1. Prognostic value of vestibular-evoked myogenic potentials for disease progression and treatment response in Ménière's disease and endolymphatic hydrops: a systematic review.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2026
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  5. CSNK1A1 Mediates Inner Ear Inflammation and Endolymphatic Hydrops in a Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Mouse Model.Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery · 2026
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  6. ZDHHC5 may regulate the function of NKT cells and the immune response in Meniere's disease.Mammalian genome : official journal of the International Mammalian Genome Society · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Vincent G YuanDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburg, PA, United States.
Anping XiaDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburg, PA, United States.
Peter L Santa MariaDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburg, PA, United States.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Meniere's disease (MD) is a chronic, relapsing inner ear disorder characterized by episodes of vertigo, fluctuating sensorineural hearing loss, tinnitus, and aural fullness. Although its etiology has long remained elusive, accumulating evidence implicates immune dysregulation as a central contributor to disease pathogenesis, particularly in patients who do not respond to standard therapies. This review synthesizes current insights into the immunopathological mechanisms underlying MD, focusing on the roles of both innate and adaptive immune cells-including macrophages, dendritic cells, T cells, and B cells-in promoting inflammation, endolymphatic hydrops, and sensory dysfunction. We examine the contribution of these immune cells to tissue damage, along with the roles of cytokine signaling and immune complex deposition. Emerging immunotherapies, including corticosteroids, biologics, and inflammasome inhibitors, are evaluated for their therapeutic potential. The review also highlights promising directions in precision medicine, such as immune profiling, biomarker discovery, and stratified clinical trials aimed at personalizing treatment. By integrating recent immunological advances with clinical management strategies, we underscore the potential of immune guided approaches to transform the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care of patients with MD.

Indexed as

Meniere DiseaseAdaptive ImmunityAnimalsCytokinesHumansImmunity, InnateImmunotherapyCytokinesadaptive immunityendolymphatic hydropsimmune dysregulationimmunotherapyinnate immunityinner ear disordersMeniere’s disease (MD)precision medicine

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PMID40936890
PMCPMC12420328

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