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Otitis media (OM), one of the most common pediatric infectious diseases, causes inner ear inflammation resulting in vertigo and sensorineural hearing loss. Previously, we showed that spiral ligament fibrocytes (SLFs) recognize OM pathogens and up-regulate chemokines. Here, we aim to determine a key molecule derived from SLFs, contributing to OM-induced inner ear inflammation.
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pubmed:affiliation |
Division of Cell Biology & Genetics, House Ear Institute, 2100 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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