New research published in the journal Function identifies NKCC1, the protein responsible for moving sodium, potassium and chloride into cells, to be a cause of disease and dysfunction throughout the body. NKCC1 is encoded by the gene SLC12A2. Human and…
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Opioid Use Can Trigger Deafness
Opioid receptors in the inner ear can cause partial or full hearing loss, says Rutgers study