Targeting Autophagy Induction as A possible Protective Mechanism by Verapamil Compared to Rapamycin (Sirolimus) Against Gentamicin -Induced Ototoxicity in Guinea Pigs
Eman Elzayat,
Amany A. Abdin,
Sabiha Hedya
et al.
Abstract:Background: Ototoxicity is a harmful feature of the cochlea or auditory nerve and sometimes vestibular apparatus. Gentamicin is known to cause irreversible bilateral ototoxicity. Autophagy induction has been proposed as a target for prevention of gentamicin ototoxicity. Aim of the work: to investigate the possible protective effect of autophagy induction by verapamil compared to rapamycin. Methods: This experiment was conducted on 32 male guinea pigs. At the beginning each animal's hearing status was assessed … Show more
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