Invented is a method of treating degenerative diseasesinjuries, in a mammal, including a human, in need thereof which comprises the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a non-peptide TPO receptor agonist to such mammal. A microemulsion of a sorbic acid compound, a non-aqueous solvent, and a surfactant is made in water. To avoid competition between both alarm systems, the alarm system of the supervisor normally remains mute.