Emergence of taurine as a therapeutic agent for neurological disorders

Taurine, a naturally occurring amino acid, has shown potential in protecting against various neurological disorders like stroke, epilepsy, and spinal cord injury. It works by reducing inflammation, oxidative stress, and regulating calcium levels in cells. This review discusses how taurine affects different neurological diseases, highlighting its potential to protect nerve cells and improve brain function. It also explores how taurine interacts with brain chemicals and cell processes at a molecular level. Given its effectiveness in experimental studies, taurine should be further explored as a possible treatment for neurological conditions. More research, including clinical trials, is needed to confirm its benefits and understand exactly how it works.

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  Taurine can modulate endoplasmic reticulum stress, Ca2+ homeostasis, and neuronal activity at the molecular level, effectively protecting against neurological disorders.
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  Taurine exhibits neuroprotective effects by acting as an agonist at γ-amino butyric acid (GABA) and glycine receptors, modulating Ca2+ influx, and preventing excitotoxicity and oxidative stress.
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  Studies suggest taurine can improve cognitive function in Alzheimer's disease, reduce dopaminergic neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease, and decrease the severity of cerebral ischemia.