Trans-cinnamaldehyde protected PC12 cells against oxygen and glucose deprivation/reperfusion (OGD/R)-induced injury via anti-apoptosis and anti-oxidative stress.

Ischemia stroke is the major cause of mortality and permanent neurological disability with little definitive therapeutic options. This cerebral ischemic injury leads to the oxidative stress and eventually cell death. We hypothesized that treatment of this condition with the trans-cinnamaldehyde(TC) could protect cells from ischemic and reperfusion injury. Oxygen and glucose deprivation/reperfusion (OGD/R) was used as an in vitro model of hypoxic ischemic injury in present study. MTT was used to evaluate the protective effects of TC. Next, we tested whether TC reduced the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Besides, experiments were performed to determine whether or not the mitochondrial membrane potential was affected. Furthermore, the inhibiters of NO and PI3 K were used to determine the initial mechanisms. TC treatment improved cell viability, reduced intracellular ROS, and increased MMP. Further, the inhibition of NO or PI3 K significantly reduced TC's protective effects. These findings suggest that TC might be a promising agent for ischemic stroke.