Neuroprotective effect of baicalin on compression spinal cord injury in rats

►Baicalin decreased the water content of spinal cord tissue after SCI. ►Baicalin reduced the permeability of blood-spinal cord barrier after SCI. ►Baicalin inhibited oxidant stress and proinflammatory cytokines expression. ►Baicalin possesses potent anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic properties.