| abstract |
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. |