Abstract
Novel stable tellurium-containing carbohydrate derivatives are prepared from hexitols and pentitols through a double nucleophilic substitution with NaHTe in PEG-400. These tellurosugars react at very high rates with two-electron oxidants, including hypochlorous and peroxynitrous acid, formed at sites of inflammation, and show considerable promise as protective agents against oxidative damage.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Chemical Communications |
Volume | 54 |
Issue number | 24 |
Pages (from-to) | 2990-2993 |
ISSN | 1359-7345 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 25 Mar 2018 |