Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
6287555 Hearing Research 2013 10 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Supporting cells are vital to the development and function of hair cells and neurons. ► Supporting cells mediate hair cell survival, death, and regeneration. ► Supporting cells eliminate damaged or dying hair cells from the sensory epithelium. ► Many functions of supporting cells are similar to those reported for glial cells.
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