Title : The influence of cholesterol on the motility of cochlear outer hair cells and the motor protein prestin.

Pub. Date : 2009 Sep

PMID : 19153847






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1 The data show that cholesterol modulates electromotility mainly by influencing the motor protein prestin, less by affecting the passive membrane properties. Cholesterol solute carrier family 26 member 5 Homo sapiens
2 OBJECTIVES: Elevated serum cholesterol is linked to inner ear disorders and may influence hearing by altering membrane properties of outer hair cells (OHCs) and by affecting the motor protein prestin. Cholesterol solute carrier family 26 member 5 Homo sapiens