Recent Advances in Laser Microprobe Mass Analysis (LAMMA) of Inner Ear Tissue

Authors

A. Meyer zum Gottesberge-Orsulakova, University of Dusseldorf
R. Kaufmann, University of Dusseldorf

Abstract

Maintenance of ionic gradients within the various fluids compartments of the inner ear requires transport active cellular systems at different locations. LAMMA analysis is ideally suited for detection of ions in microquantity on cellular levels overcoming many technical difficulties. The present paper summarizes the results of microprobe analysis obtained with laser induced mass spectrometry (LAMMA) supplemented by X-ray microprobe analysis of epithelial cell layers adjacent to the endolymphatic space (a) in the cochlear duct, (b) in the vestibular organ and (c) in the endolymphatic sac. The possible role of inner ear as well as ocular melanin in the mechanisms of active ion transport is discussed.

Recommended Citation

Meyer zum Gottesberge-Orsulakova, A. and Kaufmann, R. (1984) "Recent Advances in Laser Microprobe Mass Analysis (LAMMA) of Inner Ear Tissue," Scanning Electron Microscopy: Vol. 1985: No. 1, Article 36.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/electron/vol1985/iss1/36