HSD17B7 is required for the function of sensory hair cells by regulating cholesterol synthesis
Yuqian Shen, Ziyang Wang, Xun Wang, Fuping Qian, Mingjun Zhong, Xin Wang, Jing Cheng, Dong Liu
This study identifies HSD17B7 as critical for sensory hair cell function by regulating cholesterol synthesis, showing its role in auditory physiology and hearing loss.
eLife · Jun 3, 2026Peer-reviewedDevelopmental Biology