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Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics ›› 2008, Vol. 13 ›› Issue (3): 283-287.

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Scutellarin attenuates hydrogen peroxide-induced apoptosis in PC12 cells

LIU Ping1, HONG Hao2   

  1. 1Department of Pharmacy, Anqing MunicipaL Hospital, Anqing 246003, Anhui, China;
    2Department of Pharmacology, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu, China
  • Received:2008-02-13 Revised:2008-02-13 Published:2020-10-15

Abstract: AIM: To investigate the mechanisms of inhibition of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)-induced cell apoptosis in PC12 cells by scutellarin. METHODS: Exposure of cells to hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), a inducer of oxidative stress, triggered a typical apoptosis determined by PI singel staining, Annexin V-PI double staining and DNA agarose gel electrophoresis.Bcl-2 mRNA expression was determined by RT-PCR and caspase-3 was detected by fluoremetry. RESULTS: Scutellarin significantly inhibited H2O2-induced the DNA fragmentation and the externalization of phosphatidylserine(PS), and decreased the percentage of cell apoptosis induced by H2O2 in PC12 cells.Also, down-regulation of Bcl-2 expression and up-regulation of caspase-3 activity resulting from H2O2 exposure were significantly reduced by scutellarin in PC12 cells. CONCLUSION: Scutellarin could significantly protect cell against H2O2-induced apoptosis, which might be associated with the increase of Bcl-2 expression and the inhibition of caspase-3 activity.

Key words: scutellarin, PC12 cells, hydrogen peroxide, apoptosis, Bcl-2, caspase-3

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