Abstract:
A method of treating a neurodegenerative disease is disclosed. The method comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a CXCR4 antagonist and lactate or/and zinc. Kits for treating same are also disclosed.
Abstract:
The present invention provides use of an inhibitor of G protein-coupled receptor CXCR4 for treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), for inhibiting glutamate release in astrocytes, or for increasing remyelinization in motor neurons.