The nonenzymatic cross-linking of collagen to the ligaments attached to the bones of the inner ear can result in a decreased ability to hear high-pitched sounds.

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Nonenzymatic cross-linking of collagen can lead to stiffening of tissues and impaired function, including in the ligaments of the inner ear. This can result in a decreased ability to hear high-pitched sounds.

The Nonenzymatic Cross-Linking of Collagen to the Ligaments Attached to the Bones