Evaluating the Protective Effects of Thymoquinone on Methamphetamine-induced Toxicity in an Model Based on Differentiated PC12 Cells.

Methamphetamine (Meth) is a highly addictive stimulant. Its potential neurotoxic effects are mediated through various mechanisms, including oxidative stress and the initiation of the apoptotic process. Thymoquinone (TQ), obtained from seed oil, has extensive antioxidant and anti-apoptotic properties.