Dextran Labeling and Uptake in Live and Functional Murine Cochlear Hair Cells
Title:
Dextran Labeling and Uptake in Live and Functional Murine Cochlear Hair Cells
Author:
Ballesteros, Angela
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Publication Information:
Cambridge, MA MyJoVE Corp 2016
Physical Description:
online resource (355 seconds)
Series:
Bioengineering
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Abstract:
Here, we present a method for visualizing the uptake of 3 kDa Texas Red-labeled dextran in auditory hair cells with functional mechanotransduction channels. In addition, dextrans of 3-10 kDa can be used to study endocytosis in hair and supporting cells of the organ of Corti.
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https://www.jove.com/t/60769