(S)-oxiracetam (S-ORC) is an inhibitor targeting apoptosis. S-ORC reduces brain infarct size and lessens neurological dysfunction in middle cerebral artery occlusion/reperfusion (MCAO/R) models. S-ORC prevents neuronal apoptosis via activating PI3K/Akt/GSK3β signaling pathway via α7 nAChR after ischemic stroke. S-ORC can prevent neuronal death after ischemic stroke[1].
References:
[1]. Fan W, et al. S-oxiracetam ameliorates ischemic stroke induced neuronal apoptosis through up-regulating α7 nAChR and PI3K / Akt / GSK3β signal pathway in rats. Neurochem Int. 2018 May;115:50-60.
















