THERAPEUTIC USES OF ECTOIN

摘要

The invention relates to a composition comprising ectoin hydroxyectoin and/or a salt ester or amide of these compounds for suppression of anti apoptotic signals to neutrophilic granulocytes and other cells involved in inflammation. The retarded apoptosis of neutrophiles is a main component for various kinds of inflammation. Administration of ectoin achieves at least partial restoration of the normal apoptosis rate which is associated with a corresponding improvement in the inflammation symptoms.