title: [Modern notions about the role of taurine in the central nervous system].
abstract: Literature data concerning modern notions about the role of taurine in the central nervous system are analyzed. Mechanisms of the neuroprotective activity of taurine are described. Evidence showing the effects of taurine as neurotransmitter, neuromodulator, antioxidant, etc. is provided.
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Makarova
authors.forename: V E
authors.initials: VE
authors.lastname: Pogorelyĭ
authors.forename: A V
authors.initials: AV
authors.lastname: Voronkov
authors.forename: N A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: Novikova
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000975:Antioxidants / Q000493:pharmacokinetics*; D002490:Central Nervous System / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents / Q000493:pharmacokinetics*; D013654:Taurine / Q000493:pharmacokinetics*
chemical_list: D000975:Antioxidants; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents; D013654:Taurine