Baicalein protects the brain against neuron impairments induced by MPTP in C57BL/6 mice

► Baicalein protects against MPTP-induced neurotoxicity in C57BL/6 mice. ► Baicalein enhances the survival of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra. ► The protective effect of baicalein may partly owe to its antioxidant properties.