Neuroprotective effects of furopyrazole derivative of benzylindazole analogs on C2 ceramide-induced apoptosis in cultured cortical neurons.

ABSTRACT

Ceramide accumulation in neurons during various disorders is associated with acute and chronic neurodegeneration. Here we investigate the neuroprotective effects of furopyrazole derivative of benzylindazole analogs on C2 ceramide-induced cell death in primary cortical neurons. Among the 12 furopyrazole derivative of benzylindazole analogs tested, carbinol derivatives exhibited strongest neuroprotection against C2 ceramide-induced apoptosis. The results suggest that furopyrazole derivative of benzylindazole analogs can be developed as useful neuroprotectants against neurodegenerative diseases.