Since the identification of the first deafness gene in the '90s, a relevant number of genes have been identified. This finding led to a significant increase on the molecular knowledge of the processes responsible for hearing and balance and of the corresponding pathological mechanisms. But there is still a long way to go and many genes remain to be identified. The elucidation of the exact function of genes for which only a putative function has been hypothesized and of genes with an unknown function, remains a great challenge. In this chapter an up-to-day overview on the genetics of hearing loss is provided to the reader.
Titolo: | Genetics of hearing loss (from congenital forms to presbycusis) | |
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Data di pubblicazione: | 2011 | |
Abstract: | Since the identification of the first deafness gene in the '90s, a relevant number of genes have been identified. This finding led to a significant increase on the molecular knowledge of the processes responsible for hearing and balance and of the corresponding pathological mechanisms. But there is still a long way to go and many genes remain to be identified. The elucidation of the exact function of genes for which only a putative function has been hypothesized and of genes with an unknown function, remains a great challenge. In this chapter an up-to-day overview on the genetics of hearing loss is provided to the reader. | |
Handle: | http://hdl.handle.net/11368/2899373 | |
ISBN: | 9781612095080 | |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 7.12 Altro |