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Cochlea outer hair cell
| Name: | Cochlea outer hair cell |
| Description: | Mechanoreceptor cells in the organ of Corti. In mammals the outer hair cells are arranged in three rows which are further from the modiolus than the single row of inner hair cells. The motile properties of the outer hair cells may contribute actively to tuning the sensitivity and frequency selectivity of the cochlea. The electromotility is due to the presence of the motor protein, prestin. (MSH) |
| Synonym(s): | Cochlear Outer Hair Cell, Outer Hair Cell |
| Has role: | Principal neuron role |
| Abbreviation: | OHC |
| Super-category: | Cochlea hair cell |
| Id: | sao1582628662 |
| Organism: | Vertebrata |
| Link to OWL / RDF: | Download this content as OWL/RDF |
Soma Specific Properties
| Cell Soma Shape: | Fusiform |
| Cell Soma Size: | Small soma |
| Soma Location: | Cochlea, Spiral organ of Corti |
Axon Specific Properties
| Origin of axon: | no axon |
Intrinsic Properties
| Neurotransmitter released: | Glutamate |
| Neurotransmitter receptors: | Acetylcholine |
| Molecular constituents: | Prestin[1] |
References
- ↑ Santos-Sacchi J (2002) Functional motor microdomains of the outer hair cell lateral membrane. Pflugers Arch 445: 331-6 PubMed
Notes
This page uses this default form:Petilla_neuron
Contributors
Admin, Ayslinn, Bandrow, Ccdbuser, Cheatham, Coral.Rudie, Gvousden, Jcachat, Mcheatham, Memartone, Pdallos, Slarson, Wawong
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| Abbrev | OHC + |
| CellSomaShape | Category:Fusiform + |
| CellSomaSize | Small soma + |
| CurationStatus | uncurated + |
| Definition | Mechanoreceptor cells in the organ of Cort … Mechanoreceptor cells in the organ of Corti. In mammals the outer hair cells are arranged in three rows which are further from the modiolus than the single row of inner hair cells. The motile properties of the outer hair cells may contribute actively to tuning the sensitivity and frequency selectivity of the cochlea. The electromotility is due to the presence of the motor protein, prestin. (MSH) sence of the motor protein, prestin. (MSH) |
| Has default formThis property is a special property in this wiki. | Petilla neuron + |
| Has functional role | Sensory reception role + |
| Has role | Principal neuron role + |
| Id | sao1582628662 + |
| Label | Cochlea outer hair cell + |
| Located in | Cochlea +, and Spiral organ of Corti + |
| ModifiedDate | 16 March 2012 + |
| MolecularConstituents | Prestin + |
| Neurotransmitter | Glutamate + |
| NeurotransmitterReceptors | Acetylcholine + |
| OriginOfAxon | no axon + |
| Page has default formThis property is a special property in this wiki. | Petilla neuron + |
| Species | Vertebrata + |
| SuperCategory | Cochlea hair cell + |
| Synonym | Cochlear Outer Hair Cell +, and Outer Hair Cell + |