Featured Publications
Prestin derived OHC surface area reduction underlies age‐related rescaling of frequency place coding
Zhang Y, Lin G, Wang Y, Xue N, Lin X, Du T, Xiong W, Song L. Prestin derived OHC surface area reduction underlies age‐related rescaling of frequency place coding. Hearing Research 2021, 423: 108406. PMID: 34933788, DOI: 10.1016/j.heares.2021.108406.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2023
In situ regeneration of inner hair cells in the damaged cochlea by temporally regulated co-expression of Atoh1 and Tbx2
Li X, Ren M, Gu Y, Zhu T, Zhang Y, Li J, Li C, Wang G, Song L, Bi Z, Liu Z. In situ regeneration of inner hair cells in the damaged cochlea by temporally regulated co-expression of Atoh1 and Tbx2. Development 2023, 150 PMID: 38078650, DOI: 10.1242/dev.201888.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCochlear transcript diversity and its role in auditory functions implied by an otoferlin short isoform
Liu H, Liu H, Wang L, Song L, Jiang G, Lu Q, Yang T, Peng H, Cai R, Zhao X, Zhao T, Wu H. Cochlear transcript diversity and its role in auditory functions implied by an otoferlin short isoform. Nature Communications 2023, 14: 3085. PMID: 37248244, PMCID: PMC10227054, DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-38621-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsShort isoformEndocytic membrane retrievalRNA sequencing techniquesDiverse biological functionsInner hair cellsTranscript diversityUnannotated transcriptsRNA-seqAlternative isoformsMembrane retrievalBiological functionsGENCODE databasesKey proteinsIsoform resolutionSequencing techniquesSustained exocytosisIsoformsMechanistic understandingAuditory functionSanger sequencingHair cellsTranscriptsRT-PCRSynaptic transmissionAuditory phenotype
2022
Outer hair cell function is normal in βV spectrin knockout mice
Stankewich MC, Bai JP, Stabach PR, Khan S, Tan WJT, Surguchev A, Song L, Morrow JS, Santos-Sacchi J, Navaratnam DS. Outer hair cell function is normal in βV spectrin knockout mice. Hearing Research 2022, 423: 108564. PMID: 35864018, DOI: 10.1016/j.heares.2022.108564.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOuter hair cellsAuditory brainstem response wavesAuditory thresholdOuter hair cell functionSpiral ganglion neuronsEfferent nerve fibersHair cell functionNumber of afferentsGanglion neuronsNerve fibersKnockout miceNeuronal structuresMiceHair cellsCell functionElectromechanical activityPutative roleType IOngoing investigationExon deletionsSynaptopathyAfferentsData supportResponse wavesNeuronsPrestin-Mediated Frequency Selectivity Does not Cover Ultrahigh Frequencies in Mice
Li J, Liu S, Song C, Zhu T, Zhao Z, Sun W, Wang Y, Song L, Xiong W. Prestin-Mediated Frequency Selectivity Does not Cover Ultrahigh Frequencies in Mice. Neuroscience Bulletin 2022, 38: 769-784. PMID: 35279808, PMCID: PMC9276951, DOI: 10.1007/s12264-022-00839-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOuter hair cellsCation channel blockerCochlear outer hair cellsPrestin knockout miceAudiometric measurementsChannel blockersPharmacogenetic manipulationCochlear sensitivityMiceSpecific ablationHair cellsTarget cellsBehavior testsHearingMembrane potentialLow-pass featureAblationUltrasonic hearingCellsPrestinBlockersMembrane resonanceIn vivo CRISPR‐Cas9‐mediated DNA chop identifies a cochlear outer hair cell‐specific enhancer
Sun Y, Zhang Y, Zhang D, Wang G, Song L, Liu Z. In vivo CRISPR‐Cas9‐mediated DNA chop identifies a cochlear outer hair cell‐specific enhancer. The FASEB Journal 2022, 36: e22233. PMID: 35225354, DOI: 10.1096/fj.202100421rr.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDNA fragment deletionKbp fragmentKbp segmentFragment deletionCell-specific enhancerOuter hair cellsLarge DNA fragment deletionGreen fluorescent proteinCRISPR/Motor proteinsIntron regionsGene therapeutic applicationsFluorescent proteinDifferent speciesCochlear outer hair cellsBp fragmentEnhancerSLC26A5Hair cellsEGFPProteinTransgenic miceDeletionKbpPrestin expression
2021
Genes related to SNPs identified by Genome-wide association studies of age-related hearing loss show restriction to specific cell types in the adult mouse cochlea
Xue N, Song L, Song Q, Santos-Sacchi J, Wu H, Navaratnam D. Genes related to SNPs identified by Genome-wide association studies of age-related hearing loss show restriction to specific cell types in the adult mouse cochlea. Hearing Research 2021, 410: 108347. PMID: 34536825, DOI: 10.1016/j.heares.2021.108347.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSingle-cell RNA sequencingApical cell polarityGenome-wide association studiesAdult mouse cochleaSpecific cell typesCell polaritySubtypes of cellsSignificant genetic componentSingle nucleotide polymorphismsVesicle recyclingRNA sequencingAssociation studiesGenesVarying ExpressionCell typesGenetic componentNucleotide polymorphismsSNPsMouse cochleaCell functionGenesetsHair cellsHair cell functionSignificant overlapExpression
2020
Down-regulation of AMPK signaling pathway rescues hearing loss in TFB1 transgenic mice and delays age-related hearing loss
Zhao J, Li G, Zhao X, Lin X, Gao Y, Raimundo N, Li G, Shang W, Wu H, Song L. Down-regulation of AMPK signaling pathway rescues hearing loss in TFB1 transgenic mice and delays age-related hearing loss. Aging 2020, 12: 5590-5611. PMID: 32240104, PMCID: PMC7185105, DOI: 10.18632/aging.102977.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsReactive oxygen speciesPro-survival functionRole of AMPKRegulation of AMPKActivation of AMPKAnti-apoptotic signalingPro-apoptotic signalingProtein kinaseOuter hair cellsAMPK activationAMPK hyperactivationROS-AMPKSpiral ganglion neuronsAMPK downregulationApoptosis pathwayHair cell synapsesAMPKMitochondrial dysfunctionCochlear tissuesCell growthRedox imbalanceBcl2 pathwayInner hair cell synapsesOxygen speciesHair cells
2019
Hearing consequences in Gjb2 knock-in mice: implications for human p.V37I mutation
Lin X, Li G, Zhang Y, Zhao J, Lu J, Gao Y, Liu H, Li G, Yang T, Song L, Wu H. Hearing consequences in Gjb2 knock-in mice: implications for human p.V37I mutation. Aging 2019, 11: 7416-7441. PMID: 31562289, PMCID: PMC6782001, DOI: 10.18632/aging.102246.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHomozygous miceLate-onset progressive hearing lossV37I mutationABR wave I latencySpiral ganglion neuron lossOuter hair cell functionSignificant hair cell lossMiddle ear injectionStria vascularis atrophyWave I latencyABR threshold elevationsProgressive hearing lossHair cell lossHair cell functionEnvironmental insultsI latencyNeuron lossCochlear pathologyHearing lossEar injectionMouse modelCell lossNoise exposureSystemic applicationThreshold elevationModulators of Kv3 Potassium Channels Rescue the Auditory Function of Fragile X Mice
El-Hassar L, Song L, Tan WJT, Large CH, Alvaro G, Santos-Sacchi J, Kaczmarek LK. Modulators of Kv3 Potassium Channels Rescue the Auditory Function of Fragile X Mice. Journal Of Neuroscience 2019, 39: 4797-4813. PMID: 30936239, PMCID: PMC6561694, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.0839-18.2019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAuditory PathwaysAuditory PerceptionBrain StemCochlear NucleusElectrophysiological PhenomenaEvoked Potentials, Auditory, Brain StemFemaleFragile X Mental Retardation ProteinFragile X SyndromeHydantoinsIn Vitro TechniquesMaleMiceMice, KnockoutPatch-Clamp TechniquesPyridinesShaw Potassium ChannelsConceptsAuditory brainstem responseWild-type animalsRepetitive firingABR wave ICurrent-clamp recordingsAuditory brainstem nucleiVoltage-clamp recordingsHigh-frequency firingSingle action potentialFragile X syndromeTrapezoid bodyBrainstem nucleiBrainstem responseMedial nucleusAuditory brainstemAuditory nerveWave IWave IVAction potentialsSensory stimuliKv3.1 channelsCentral processingMental retardation proteinHigh sound levelsMice
2018
Simultaneous zygotic inactivation of multiple genes in mouse through CRISPR/Cas9-mediated base editing
Zhang H, Pan H, Zhou C, Wei Y, Ying W, Li S, Wang G, Li C, Ren Y, Li G, Ding X, Sun Y, Li G, Song L, Li Y, Yang H, Liu Z. Simultaneous zygotic inactivation of multiple genes in mouse through CRISPR/Cas9-mediated base editing. Development 2018, 145: dev168906. PMID: 30275281, DOI: 10.1242/dev.168906.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGene functionMultiple genesHair cell generationProtein-coding sequencesMulti-gene interactionsModel organismsFunctional genesZygotic mutationsGene crucialHigh-throughput screeningBase editingMouse mutantsStop codonSingle mutationGenesCRISPRCell generationGenetic mutationsMutationsMouse breedingNormal hearing functionDrosophilaMutantsBreedingCodon
2017
Novel Role of the Mitochondrial Protein Fus1 in Protection from Premature Hearing Loss via Regulation of Oxidative Stress and Nutrient and Energy Sensing Pathways in the Inner Ear
Tan WJ, Song L, Graham M, Schettino A, Navaratnam D, Yarbrough WG, Santos-Sacchi J, Ivanova AV. Novel Role of the Mitochondrial Protein Fus1 in Protection from Premature Hearing Loss via Regulation of Oxidative Stress and Nutrient and Energy Sensing Pathways in the Inner Ear. Antioxidants & Redox Signaling 2017, 27: 489-509. PMID: 28135838, PMCID: PMC5564041, DOI: 10.1089/ars.2016.6851.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcetylcysteineAnimalsAntioxidantsDisease Models, AnimalEar, InnerEvoked Potentials, Auditory, Brain StemGene Knockout TechniquesHearing LossHumansMiceMicroscopy, Electron, TransmissionMitochondriaOxidative StressProto-Oncogene Proteins c-aktPTEN PhosphohydrolaseSignal TransductionSpiral GanglionTOR Serine-Threonine KinasesTumor Suppressor ProteinsConceptsAge-related hearing lossAuditory brainstem responseHearing lossKO miceEndocochlear potentialOxidative stressMitochondrial dysfunctionMitochondrial dysfunction/oxidative stressEnergy sensing pathwaysNovel therapeutic strategiesMolecular mechanismsPremature hearing lossCochlear stria vascularisMajor hearing lossChronic mitochondrial dysfunctionMetabolic etiologyWorldwide epidemicBrainstem responseClinical trialsVascular pathologyTherapeutic strategiesPathological alterationsABR parametersAO treatmentStria vascularis
2012
Mitochondrial Stress Engages E2F1 Apoptotic Signaling to Cause Deafness
Raimundo N, Song L, Shutt TE, McKay SE, Cotney J, Guan MX, Gilliland TC, Hohuan D, Santos-Sacchi J, Shadel GS. Mitochondrial Stress Engages E2F1 Apoptotic Signaling to Cause Deafness. Cell 2012, 148: 716-726. PMID: 22341444, PMCID: PMC3285425, DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2011.12.027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAltered reactive oxygen speciesReactive oxygen speciesMitochondrial ribosome functionMitochondrial disease modelTranscription factor E2F1Tissue-specific pathologyROS-dependent activationRibosome functionRRNA methylationMitochondrial stressApoptotic signalingTissue specificityMtDNA mutationsMetabolic signalingAMP kinaseMultiple tissuesMitochondrial dysfunctionOxygen speciesE2F1MethylationSignalingG cellsEnvironmental factorsApoptosisMice exhibit
2010
Effect of capsaicin on potassium conductance and electromotility of the guinea pig outer hair cell
Wu T, Song L, Shi X, Jiang Z, Santos-Sacchi J, Nuttall A. Effect of capsaicin on potassium conductance and electromotility of the guinea pig outer hair cell. Hearing Research 2010, 272: 117-124. PMID: 21044673, PMCID: PMC3387680, DOI: 10.1016/j.heares.2010.10.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOuter hair cellsTRPV-1 channelsHair cellsPrimary sensory neuronsEffects of capsaicinGuinea pig outer hair cellsSensory neuronsPharmacological actionsCapsaicinPotassium conductancePotent blockerPharmacological propertiesDirect actionNovel actionCochlear amplificationK conductanceAuditory effectsClassic activatorAuditory receptionCellsNociceptionElectromotilityBlockersNew findingsNeurons
2005
Glibenclamide Stimulates Fluid Secretion in Rodent Cholangiocytes Through a Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator-Independent Mechanism
Spirlì C, Fiorotto R, Song L, Santos-Sacchi J, Okolicsanyi L, Masier S, Rocchi L, Vairetti MP, de Bernard M, Melero S, Pozzan T, Strazzabosco M. Glibenclamide Stimulates Fluid Secretion in Rodent Cholangiocytes Through a Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator-Independent Mechanism. Gastroenterology 2005, 129: 220-233. PMID: 16012949, DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2005.03.048.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsATP-Binding Cassette TransportersBile DuctsBody FluidsCalciumCell LineCystic FibrosisCystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance RegulatorElectric CapacitanceElectric ConductivityGlyburideHypoglycemic AgentsLiverMiceMice, Inbred CFTRPatch-Clamp TechniquesPotassium ChannelsPotassium Channels, Inwardly RectifyingRatsReceptors, DrugSulfonylurea ReceptorsConceptsCystic fibrosisBiliary ductsCholangiocyte secretionFluid secretionAbility of glibenclamideCystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulatorIntracellular Ca 2Liver impairmentSevere complicationsLiver diseaseCholestatic diseaseRodent cholangiocytesGlibenclamideInhibitors of exocytosisAbstractTextFibrosisSecretionSecretory mechanismDiseaseMiceCholangiocytesRat cholangiocytesCFTR inhibitor