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  • Title: Ionic changes in cochlear endolymph of the guinea pig induced by acoustic injury.
    Author: Ikeda K, Kusakari J, Takasaka T.
    Journal: Hear Res; 1988; 32(2-3):103-10. PubMed ID: 3129386.
    Abstract:
    The effects of acoustic overstimulation on the endocochlear potential (EP) and on concentrations of ions (K+, Na+, Cl-, H+, HCO3-, and Ca2+) in endolymph were investigated using ion-selective microelectrodes. A slight but significant elevation of the EP and alkalinization of the endolymph were induced by acoustic overstimulation, whereas there was little change in the K+, Na+, Cl-, and HCO3- concentrations. The changes in H+ and HCO3- concentrations implied a depression of PCO2, suggesting an increase in blood flow to the cochlea. On the other hand, the Ca2+ concentration increased abruptly to 48 times the pre-exposure value. In contrast, no significant change in the Ca2+ concentration was observed in cochleae with damaged hair cells. We discuss the mechanism of the tone-induced Ca2+ elevation in endolymph and its effect on hearing acuity.
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