LGR5 and SOX2 expressing progenitor cells in the adult and aged human and mouse inner ear have the potential to produce Myosin 7A positive cells in vitro
Georgina E. Fenton, Tobias Pieper, Cindy G. J. Cleypool, Stéphanie Sgroi, Francis Rousset, Cecilia de Heus, Nalan Liv, Hans G. X. M. Thomeer, Pascal Senn, Robert Jan Stokroos, Louise V. Straatman, Natalia Smith‐Cortinez
The paper shows adult human and mouse inner ear progenitor cells can generate Myosin 7A positive cells in vitro, suggesting regenerative potential for hearing loss.
bioRxiv · Sep 24, 2026 · PreprintNeuroscience