Cytoskeleton of cells in vocal fold macula flava unphonated for a long period

Cells in the maculae flavae (MFe) are inferred to be involved in the metabolism of extracellular matrices of the human vocal fold mucosa. The latest research has supported the hypothesis that the tension caused by phonation (vocal fold vibration) regulates the behavior of these cells in the MFe of the human vocal fold. Tensile and compressive strains have direct effects on cell morphology and structure including changes in cytoskeletal structure and organization. Cytoskeletons are one of the structures which play a role as mechanoreceptors for the cells.
Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
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