TETRA-PYRIDINE COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITION FOR PROTECTING CELLS, TISSUES AND ORGANS AGAINST ISCHEMIA-REPERFUSION INJURY

摘要

The invention provides a novel tetra-pyridine compound and a composition containing this compound for protecting and preserving cells, tissues and organs against ischemia-reperfusion injury. A method and use of the tetra-pyridine compound for preventing or treating ischemia-reperfusion injury or for protecting and preserving excorporeal tissue or organ from ischemia and oxygen radical-related damage are also provided.