NOVEL HYDROGEN PEROXIDE-ACTIVABLE, ANTI-OXIDANT COMPOUNDS AND METHODS USING SAME

摘要

The present invention includes 4-(hydroxymethyl)phenylboronic esters, which react with hydrogen peroxide to form 4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol, which is an anti-inflammatory and/or anti-oxidant compound. In certain embodiments, the compositions of the invention may be used to treat or prevent oxidative stress and/or inflammation, including ischemic disease.