Deafness, Autosomal Recessive 59, also known as dfnb59, is related to rare genetic deafness and sensorineural hearing loss. An important gene associated with Deafness, Autosomal Recessive 59 is PJVK (Pejvakin), and among its related pathways/superpathways is Sensory processing of sound. Affiliated tissues include prostate and lung, and related phenotypes are sensorineural hearing impairment and Increased gamma-H2AX phosphorylation