METHOD FOR ENHANCING REMYELINATION USING GLI1 INHIBITORS

摘要

The invention provides a method of treatment of multiple sclerosis and other neurological disorders characterized by myelin loss or myelin deficiency by inhibiting Gli1 transcription factor. In a related aspect, the invention provides a method for enhancing neuroprotection of a central nervous system (CNS) or peripheral nervous system (PNS) neuron in a subject in need thereof comprising administering to said subject an effective amount of a Gli1 inhibitor. In one embodiment, the subject has a neurological disorder characterized by myelin loss or myelin deficiency.