申请人:Schiesser Carl Herbert
公开号:US20140206658A1
公开(公告)日:2014-07-24
The present invention relates to compounds and compositions useful as antioxidants and in particular to selenium containing compounds of formula (I): wherein n is 1, 2, or 3; m is 2, 3, 4, or 5; and each R] is independently —(optionally substituted C1-C3 alkylene) p-OH, where p is 0 or 1, or a salt thereof. The invention also relates to the use of these seleno-compounds in the treatment of diseases or conditions associated with increased levels of oxidants produced by myeloperoxidase (MPO), such as for instance, atherosclerosis.