| 摘要 |
This invention concerns glutathione derivatives, and in particular their application in the suppression of pathogens. It has been discovered that certain glutathione derivatives are effective inhibitors of the growth of a range of cancer cell types, and certain micro-organisms. According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided a glutathione having structure (I). Compounds based upon this general structure are disclosed which are active against parasitic infectious agents such as T. Brucei and L. Donovani. Further compounds are disclosed which are active against cancer cells.
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