OSBPL2 inhibition leads to apoptosis of cochlea hair cells in age-related hearing loss by inhibiting the AKT/FOXG1 signaling pathway.

Meina Li-Yang, Chao Ma, Xiaoye Wang, Jianqiang You

Department of Otolaryngology, The First People’s Hospital of Changzhou, Jiangsu 213003, China.Department of Otolaryngology, The First People’s Hospital of Changzhou, Jiangsu 213003, China. · pubmed

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Abstract

Age-related hearing loss (AHL) is a prevalent and multifaceted condition that significantly impacts a substantial portion of the aging population. Oxysterol Binding Protein-like 2 (OSBPL2) has been identified as a causal gene for hearing loss. However, its role in AHL is still unclear. In this study, we investigated the effect of OSBPL2 on the survival of cochlea hair cells. To simulate AHL

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Research summary

The paper investigates the role of OSBPL2 in age-related hearing loss, which is a condition affecting the aging population. While it addresses a specific aspect of aging, it focuses on a symptom rather than the root causes of aging or lifespan extension. The findings may contribute to understanding mechanisms of age-related diseases, but they do not significantly advance the field of longevity research. Thus, the impact is rated as a solid but limited contribution.

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