The long-term objective of this study is to examine force generation by hair cell cilia in the adult organ of Corti. Knowledge of cilia physiology is central to our understanding of cochlear transduction. Further, force generation by cilia is a likely source of mechanical energy input to the cochlea, and may therefore contribute to cochlear frequency selectivity and the generation of acoustic emissions. Specifically, the studies are designed to help develop a preparation to enable in vitro studies of cochlear hair cell cilia.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
Type
Small Research Grants (R03)
Project #
1R03DC001984-01
Application #
3424735
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (SRC (23))
Project Start
1993-04-01
Project End
1995-03-31
Budget Start
1993-04-01
Budget End
1994-03-31
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
1993
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
Department
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
800772162
City
San Antonio
State
TX
Country
United States
Zip Code
78229