Hereditary Hearing Loss Homepage

Comprehensive resource for genes involved in hereditary hearing loss. Maps loci (DFNA, DFNB, DFNX) to genes and maintains current research references.

What It Does

  • Complete list of deafness genes and loci
  • DFNB (recessive), DFNA (dominant), DFNX (X-linked) classification
  • Gene-locus-phenotype mapping
  • Literature references per gene
  • Research group contact information

How to Use

Web

  1. Go to https://hereditaryhearingloss.org
  2. Navigate: Autosomal Recessive → DFNB16 → STRC
  3. View gene information, references, clinical details

Verified Status

VERIFIED — STRC listed under DFNB16. Page includes gene description, hearing phenotype, and key references.

STRC Research Usage

Results (April 2026)

  • Research groups DONE: 4 key labs identified — Holt (Harvard), Shu (Fudan), Safieddine (Pasteur), Iranfar lab. Holt and Shu contacted directly.
  • Related loci: OTOF (DFNB9) is proof-of-concept for inner ear gene therapy, TMC1 (DFNB7/11) in pre-clinical
  • Next: systematic mapping of DFNB mouse models with hearing restoration data

Connections