Neurochemistry of the auditory system.
Two areas of auditory biochemistry are reviewed: the identification and characterization of neurotransmitters in the auditory system and the biochemical approach to the study of genetic hearing disorders. Studies to identify neurotransmitters at major auditory synapses are outlined. Evidence supporting glutamate or aspartate as the neurotransmitter for the auditory nerve is presented. The application of biochemistry to the study of genetic hearing disorders is discussed.
D000818:Animals; D001224:Aspartic Acid / Q000378:metabolism; D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002621:Chemistry; D003051:Cochlea / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000502:physiology; D005971:Glutamates / Q000378:metabolism; D006311:Hearing Disorders / Q000235:genetics / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000502:physiology; D012106:Research
D005971:Glutamates; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents; D001224:Aspartic Acid