ATP-gated P2x7 receptors express at type II auditory nerves and required for efferent hearing control and noise protection

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 122, Issue 25, June 2025.
SignificanceThe auditory efferent system provides negative feedback to mediate hair cell activities in the cochlea, which is critical for control of hearing sensitivity and protection from noise trauma. Type II auditory nerves provide an important input …
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