ROS-induced oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction : a possible mechanism responsible for noise-induced ribbon synaptic damage

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Evidence suggests that damage to the ribbon synapses (RS) may be the main cause of auditory dysfunction in noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Oxidative stress is implicated in the pathophysiology of synaptic damage. However, the relationship between oxidative stress and RS damage in NIHL remains unclear. To investigate the hypothesis that noise-induced oxidative stress is a key factor in synaptic damage within the inner ear, we conducted a study using mice subjected to single or repeated noise exposure (NE). We assessed auditory function using auditory brainstem response (ABR) test and examined cochlear morphology by immunofluorescence staining. The results showed that mice that experienced a single NE exhibited a threshold shift and recovered within two weeks. The ABR wave I latencies were prolonged, and the amplitudes decreased, suggesting RS dysfunction. These changes were also demonstrated by the loss of RS as evidenced by immunofluorescence staining. However, we observed threshold shifts that did not return to baseline levels following secondary NE. Additionally, ABR wave I latencies and amplitudes exhibited notable changes. Immunofluorescence staining indicated not only severe damage to RS but also loss of outer hair cells. We also noted decreased T-AOC, ATP, and mitochondrial membrane potential levels, alongside increased hydrogen peroxide concentrations post-NE. Furthermore, the expression levels of 4-HNE and 8-OHdG in the cochlea were notably elevated. Collectively, our findings suggest that the production of reactive oxygen species leads to oxidative damage in the cochlea. This mitochondrial dysfunction consequently contributes to the loss of RS, precipitating an early onset of NIHL.

Medienart:

Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:16

Enthalten in:

American journal of translational research - 16(2024), 1 vom: 24., Seite 272-284

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Yang, Zi-Jing [VerfasserIn]
Zhao, Chun-Li [VerfasserIn]
Liang, Wen-Qi [VerfasserIn]
Chen, Zhong-Rui [VerfasserIn]
Du, Zheng-De [VerfasserIn]
Gong, Shu-Sheng [VerfasserIn]

Themen:

Journal Article
Mitochondrial dysfunction
Noise-induced hearing loss
Oxidative stress
Reactive oxygen species
Ribbon synapses

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Date Revised 26.04.2024

published: Electronic-eCollection

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM368117707