[EN] SELENO-COMPOUNDS AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF<br/>[FR] COMPOSÉS SÉLÉNO ET LEURS UTILISATIONS THÉRAPEUTIQUES
申请人:UNIV MELBOURNE
公开号:WO2012054988A1
公开(公告)日:2012-05-03
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 C 1 -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.
本发明涉及作为抗氧化剂有用的化合物和组合物,特别是公式(I)中含硒的化合物,其中n为1、2或3;m为2、3、4或5;每个R]独立地为-(可选择地取代的C1-C3烷基) p-OH,其中p为0或1,或其盐。该发明还涉及在治疗由髓过氧化物酶(MPO)产生的氧化剂水平增加引起的疾病或症状中使用这些硒化合物,例如动脉粥样硬化。