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ReviewFrontiers in aging neuroscience2025

Pathophysiological insights and therapeutic developments in age-related hearing loss: a narrative review.

Shichu Sun, Qi Zhao, Haojia He, Yujia Liu, Yuchong Nie, You Zhou

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Review in Frontiers in aging neuroscience, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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9 citing papers in PubMed.

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  4. Neural Hearing Loss: Mechanisms, Diagnosis and Treatment Horizons.Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology : JARO · 2026
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  5. [Analysis of characteristics and influencing factors of hearing loss in the older adults].Lin chuang er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Journal of clinical otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery · 2026
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  6. Autophagy in Sensorineural Hearing Loss: Jekyll or Hyde?International journal of molecular sciences · 2026
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6 authors.

Shichu Sun *Laboratory of Sensory Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Hebei University, Baoding, China.
Qi Zhao *Laboratory of Sensory Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Hebei University, Baoding, China.
Haojia HeLaboratory of Sensory Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Hebei University, Baoding, China.
Yujia LiuLaboratory of Sensory Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Hebei University, Baoding, China.
Yuchong NieLaboratory of Sensory Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Hebei University, Baoding, China.
You ZhouLaboratory of Sensory Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Hebei University, Baoding, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Age-related hearing loss (ARHL), or presbycusis, is characterized by a progressive decline in binaural auditory sensitivity, particularly affecting high-frequency hearing and sound localization. The pathogenesis of ARHL is still unclear, correspondingly reflected in a lack of clinically effective intervention strategies. Recent advancements in audiology and neurobiology have illuminated the black box of the pathogenesis of ARHL. The intricate mechanisms underlying ARHL involve inflammation, oxidative stress, excessive autophagy, cellular signaling dysregulation, and metabolic alterations, which cause substantial damage to cellular function within cochlea. The weakened sound conduction and reduced auditory information processing potentially lead to emotional distress and heightened susceptibility to neurodegenerative conditions like cognitive decline and dementia. Promising interventions targeting these mechanisms are actively being investigated, ranging from pharmacological approaches to genetic therapies and lifestyle interventions. This narrative review summarizes recent research progress in understanding ARHL pathogenesis and discusses emerging strategies for prevention and treatment, highlighting the imperative for targeted interventions to enhance auditory health and overall well-being in aging populations.

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age-related hearing lossdrug targetspathogenesispresbycusistherapeutics

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