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ReviewJournal of audiology & otology2026

A Review of the Clinical Applicability of Neurotrophins in Cochlear Implantation.

Seung Cheol Ahn

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Review in Journal of audiology & otology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Seung Cheol AhnDepartment of Physiology, College of Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Neurotrophins reportedly improve hearing outcomes when used in combination with cochlear implants, as they promote the survival of spiral ganglion neurons (SGNs) and stimulate SGN neurite outgrowth in animal models of sensorineural hearing loss. However, their applicability to human patients remains unknown. This review examines the clinical applicability of neurotrophins based on advances in drug delivery techniques to the inner ear and discusses their potential for future application in human patients.

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Clinical applicabilityCochlear implantNeurotrophinSensorineural hearing lossSpiral ganglion neuron

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PMID42056012
PMCPMC13129892

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