Abstract:Abstract:ObjectiveTo establish a reliable method for tissue culture of basilar membrane of cochlea from neonatal mouse.MethodsThe basilar membrane of cochlea was acquired from neonatal mouse with (the method of) microdissection. Then, the tissue was cultured in serumfree culture medium. Finally, the activities of the hair cells and the spiral ganglions were detected with immunofluorescence.ResultsTwentyfour hours after tissue cultivation, new epithelia and fibroblasts were found around the tissue. Inner and outer hair cells, supporting cells and spiral ganglions grew wel1 and could survive for a period of time.ConclusionAdherent cultivation of basilar membrane of cochlea in serumfree medium is an ideal method for otology research.