A re-evaluation of cell coupling in the organ of Corti.
Intercellular electrical coupling was assessed in an in vitro organ of Corti preparation using separate electrodes to inject current and record voltage drops in Hensen's cells. The results demonstrate much better coupling among these supporting cells than previously thought. Coupling ratios between adjacent Hensen's cells are greater than 0.6.
D000818:Animals; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D007365:Intercellular Junctions / Q000502:physiology*; D007760:Labyrinth Supporting Cells / Q000502:physiology*; D008564:Membrane Potentials; D009925:Organ of Corti / Q000502:physiology*