JNJ-28583113 is an TRPM2 antagonist with brain permeability. JNJ-28583113 inhibits TRPM2 blocked phosphorylation of GSK3α and β subunits. JNJ-28583113 protects cells from oxidative stress induced cell death. JNJ-28583113 also suppresses cytokine release in response to pro-inflammatory stimuli in microglia.