“…The neuroprotective potential of Nec-1 and its analogs in cellular and animal models of ischemia is rather well supported (Chavez-Valdez et al 2012Degterev et al 2005;Li et al 2018;Ni et al 2018;Northington et al 2011;Xu et al 2010a;Yang et al 2017a;Yin et al 2015;Zhan et al 2019;Zhang et al 2016). Moreover, in an in vitro setting, Nec-1 attenuated the neuronal cell damage induced by various harmful agents, e.g., oaubain, glutamate (Glu), N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA), 6hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA), rotenone, 1-methyl-4phenylpyridinium ion (MPP+), methamphetamine, aluminum (Al), 24(S)-hydroxycholesterol, cholesterol, staurosporine, and doxorubicin (Funakoshi et al 2016;Ito et al 2017;Jantas et al 2014a;Li et al 2011;Wang et al 2014;Wu et al 2015;Xiong et al 2016;Xu et al 2007;Yamanaka et al 2011;Zhang et al 2013). It should be noted that the protective effect of Nec-1 in the above studies was only partial, suggesting the participation of other than necroptosis cell death programs which can vary depending on the type of neuronal injury as has already been shown by in vivo (ischemia, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, retina injury) and in vitro studies (e.g., Al-, iron-, 6-OHDA-, or β-amyloidinduced neurotoxicity) (Askalan et al 2015;Chinskey et al 2014;Dai et al 2013;Dong et al 2012;Liu et al 2014;Rosenbaum et al 2010;Qinli et al 2013;Wu et al 2015;Xu et al 2010a;Zhang et al 2008).…”