Compounds for delivering amino acids or peptides with antioxidant activity into mitochondria and use thereof
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Disclosed are hydrophilic choline/N-heterocycle ester compounds containing single amino acids, peptides, or derivatives thereof which have the potential to express anti-oxidant activity capable of reducing reactive oxygen species in cells. These compounds may be used to inhibit oxidative stress-induced cell injury or death both in vivo and ex vivo. In addition, methods for the synthesis of these compounds are disclosed.
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- 1. A compound having the structural formula (I) or (II)
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