FLAVONOID COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREOF

摘要

Novel flavonoid compounds having anti-oxidant activity are described. The compounds and compositions have been shown to exhibit anti-oxidant properties and are particularly useful in the treatment of ischemia and reperfusion injuries. The invention also describes a method to chemically synthesize such flavonoid compounds and test their efficacy. Such compounds and corresponding pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives and/or salts have uses in the areas of pharmaceuticals, nutraceutical, and veterinary applications.