Abstract
To investigate the therapeutic effects of the nuclear receptor subfamily 4 group A
member 1(Nr4a1) agonist cytosporone B (Csn-B) on noise-induced hearing loss in mice. Methods: The
HEI-OC1 outer hair cell line was subjected to hydrogen peroxide stimulation to establish an oxidative stress cell
model. PCR was utilized to assess Nr4a1 expression in the cells. Cell viability was measured using CCK8, and
flow cytometry was employed to evaluate apoptosis in cells pre-treated with Csn-B before hydrogen peroxide
stimulation. By exposing mice to noisy audio, a model for noise-induced hearing loss was established, and PCR
and immunofluorescence techniques were employed to detect Nr4a1 expression in the cochlea following noise
exposure. ABR testing was conducted to assess mouse hearing both after noise exposure and following 13 days
of continuous Csn-B treatment. Results: Nr4a1 expression increased in HEI-OC1 cells after hydrogen peroxide
stimulation, accompanied by a significant decrease in cell viability and an increase in apoptosis. Pre-treatment
with Csn-B enhanced cell viability and reduced apoptosis in HEI-OC1 cells exposed to hydrogen peroxide
compared to the control group. In vivo studies revealed an increase in Nr4a1 expression in the cochlea of mice
after noise exposure, associated with a decline in auditory function. Significant hearing recovery was observed
after Csn-B treatment, evidenced by decreased thresholds in Click-ABR and Tone Burst-ABR (at 4000 and
8000Hz). Conclusion: The Nr4a1 agonist Csn-B enhances cellular resilience to oxidative stress and partially
rescues noise-induced hearing loss in mice.
Key words
nuclear receptor subfamily 4 group A member 1
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The Nr4a1 Agonist Cytosporone B Rescues Noise-induced Hearing Loss in Mice[J]. Neural Injury and Functional Reconstruction. 2024, 19(5): 249-255
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