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physics.bio-ph2025★ 2 cited
Stiffness and force production of outer hair cells in simple model systems
Kuni H Iwasa
Cochlear outer hair cells (OHCs) have two mechanosensitive elements: the hair bundle with mechanotrasducer channels and the piezoelectric lateral wall of the cell body. The present…
physics.bio-ph2024★ 1 cited
Multiple Modes of Motion for the Effectiveness of Outer Hair Cells at High Frequencies
Kuni H. Iwasa
Outer hair cells (OHCs) are essential for the sensitivity and frequency specificity of the mammalian ear. To perform this function, OHCs need to amplify the motion of the basilar m…