ADMINISTRATION OF TAURINE OR AN ANALOG THEREOF FOR THE TREATMENT OF NERVE CELL DAMAGE

摘要

The present invention relates to the use of taurine or an analog thereof and/or albumin, for use in the treatment of nerve cell damage. In particular, taurine or a metabolite or precursor thereof and/or albumin may be administered for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and other neurodegenerative disorders. The compounds may be administered to the central nervous system of an individual in need thereof by a route which bypasses the blood- brain barrier, such as by intraspinal or intrathecal administration. The present invention also relates to the use of taurine or an analog thereof in the treatment of bone disorder or bone injury.