Structure of the stereocilia side links and morphology of auditory hair bundle in relation to noise exposure in the chinchilla. 2003

Vladimir Tsuprun, and Patricia A Schachern, and Sebahattin Cureoglu, and Michael Paparella
Department of Otolaryngology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA. tsupr001@umn.edu

Stereocilia side links are directly involved in the maintenance of stereociliary bundle integrity in hair cells. The structure of the stereocilia side links and morphology of the auditory hair bundle in relation to noise exposure in the chinchilla was investigated by transmission electron microscopy. The outer hair cell (OHC) stereocilia side link was suggested to consist of extracellular, juxta-membrane and thin filamentous regions. Two beaded filaments were folded at their distal ends and fastened in one globule in the center between stereocilia. An intracellular, submembraneous layer appeared to form a bridge between the actin core and the extracellular, juxta-membrane region of the side link. In normal physiological conditions, most OHC stereocilia had a regular distribution of side links, forming a 'zipper-like' lattice between stereocilium shafts. Side links of the inner hair cell (IHC) stereocilia had a similar filamentous appearance, but were observed less commonly and had decreased structural organization compared to those of the OHC stereocilia. Ultrastructural analysis of OHC and IHC stereocilia showed that a large number of the side links could survive acoustic stimulation of 114 dB SPL for 2 hrs or 123 dB SPL for 15 min, that resulted in temporarily elevated hearing thresholds in all animals. Disarray, separation, close attachment and fusion of stereocilia were more frequently observed for IHC stereocilia and OHC stereocilia that were poorly connected or that lacked side links. Most disarrayed OHC and IHC stereocilia recovered to a normal erect state with restored orientation of the side links after 14-28 days, which correlated with near-complete recovery of auditory sensitivity. However, direct attachment of plasma membranes, ruptured links, fusion and blebs were seen on some stereocilia even after 28 days and appear to be permanent.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007365 Intercellular Junctions Direct contact of a cell with a neighboring cell. Most such junctions are too small to be resolved by light microscopy, but they can be visualized by conventional or freeze-fracture electron microscopy, both of which show that the interacting CELL MEMBRANE and often the underlying CYTOPLASM and the intervening EXTRACELLULAR SPACE are highly specialized in these regions. (From Alberts et al., Molecular Biology of the Cell, 2d ed, p792) Cell Junctions,Cell Junction,Intercellular Junction,Junction, Cell,Junction, Intercellular,Junctions, Cell,Junctions, Intercellular
D008841 Actin Cytoskeleton Fibers composed of MICROFILAMENT PROTEINS, which are predominately ACTIN. They are the smallest of the cytoskeletal filaments. Actin Filaments,Microfilaments,Actin Microfilaments,Actin Cytoskeletons,Actin Filament,Actin Microfilament,Cytoskeleton, Actin,Cytoskeletons, Actin,Filament, Actin,Filaments, Actin,Microfilament,Microfilament, Actin,Microfilaments, Actin
D008854 Microscopy, Electron Microscopy using an electron beam, instead of light, to visualize the sample, thereby allowing much greater magnification. The interactions of ELECTRONS with specimens are used to provide information about the fine structure of that specimen. In TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPY the reactions of the electrons that are transmitted through the specimen are imaged. In SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY an electron beam falls at a non-normal angle on the specimen and the image is derived from the reactions occurring above the plane of the specimen. Electron Microscopy
D009622 Noise Any sound which is unwanted or interferes with HEARING other sounds. Noise Pollution,Noises,Pollution, Noise
D002462 Cell Membrane The lipid- and protein-containing, selectively permeable membrane that surrounds the cytoplasm in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Plasma Membrane,Cytoplasmic Membrane,Cell Membranes,Cytoplasmic Membranes,Membrane, Cell,Membrane, Cytoplasmic,Membrane, Plasma,Membranes, Cell,Membranes, Cytoplasmic,Membranes, Plasma,Plasma Membranes
D002682 Chinchilla A genus of the family Chinchillidae which consists of three species: C. brevicaudata, C. lanigera, and C. villidera. They are used extensively in biomedical research. Chinchillas
D002923 Cilia Populations of thin, motile processes found covering the surface of ciliates (CILIOPHORA) or the free surface of the cells making up ciliated EPITHELIUM. Each cilium arises from a basic granule in the superficial layer of CYTOPLASM. The movement of cilia propels ciliates through the liquid in which they live. The movement of cilia on a ciliated epithelium serves to propel a surface layer of mucus or fluid. (King & Stansfield, A Dictionary of Genetics, 4th ed) Motile Cilia,Motile Cilium,Nodal Cilia,Nodal Cilium,Primary Cilia,Primary Cilium,Cilium,Cilia, Motile,Cilia, Nodal,Cilia, Primary,Cilium, Motile,Cilium, Nodal,Cilium, Primary
D004195 Disease Models, Animal Naturally-occurring or experimentally-induced animal diseases with pathological processes analogous to human diseases. Animal Disease Model,Animal Disease Models,Disease Model, Animal
D005110 Extracellular Space Interstitial space between cells, occupied by INTERSTITIAL FLUID as well as amorphous and fibrous substances. For organisms with a CELL WALL, the extracellular space includes everything outside of the CELL MEMBRANE including the PERIPLASM and the cell wall. Intercellular Space,Extracellular Spaces,Intercellular Spaces,Space, Extracellular,Space, Intercellular,Spaces, Extracellular,Spaces, Intercellular
D006198 Hair Cells, Auditory Sensory cells in the organ of Corti, characterized by their apical stereocilia (hair-like projections). The inner and outer hair cells, as defined by their proximity to the core of spongy bone (the modiolus), change morphologically along the COCHLEA. Towards the cochlear apex, the length of hair cell bodies and their apical STEREOCILIA increase, allowing differential responses to various frequencies of sound. Auditory Hair Cells,Cochlear Hair Cells,Auditory Hair Cell,Cell, Cochlear Hair,Cells, Cochlear Hair,Cochlear Hair Cell,Hair Cell, Auditory,Hair Cell, Cochlear,Hair Cells, Cochlear

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