Taurine and central nervous system disorders

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Abstract

In the present era, investigators seek to find therapeutic interventions that are multifaceted in their mode of action. Such targets provide the most advantageous routes for addressing the multiplicity of pathophysiological avenues that lead to neuronal dysfunction and death observed in neurological disorders and neurodegenerative diseases. Taurine, an endogenous amino acid, exhibits a plethora of physiological functions in the central nervous system. In this review, we describe the mode of action of taurine and its clinical application in the neurological diseases: Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and Huntington's disease.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)31-46
Number of pages16
JournalAmino Acids
Volume46
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2014
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Clinical Biochemistry
  • Organic Chemistry

Keywords

  • Alzheimer's disease
  • Huntington's disease
  • Neuroprotective mechanisms
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Taurine

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