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Although the key pathologic alteration of MD is characterized as endolymphatic hydrops (EH), the underlying pathogenic mechanism remains unclear, and no definitive curative treatments are available. Emerging evidence implicates oxidative stress and innate immunity as key contributors to MD pathogenesis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Human vestibular end organs were collected to characterize the reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels and the STING signaling activation, findings that were further corroborated in an LPS-induced EH mouse model. Transfection and transwell co-culture were performed to investigate the feedback loop between sensory epithelial cells and macrophages in vitro. Molecular biology experiments were performed to elucidate the underlying regulatory mechanisms. 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