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N-acetyl-5,6-dimethoxytryptamine and its free radical scavenging activity
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, (2008/06/13)
The invention involves a novel chemical compound, N-acetyl-5,6-dimethoxytryptamine (compound I), which can also be defined as a melatonin derivative. The molecular weight of compound I is 262 and the chemical structure is as follows. Compound I possesses potent in vitro and in vivo free radical scavenging capacity and exhibits protective effects against convulsions and brain damage induced by oxidative stress. It holds potential clinical usage for preventing and treating diseases which involve free radicals and oxidative stress.