| abstract |
A compound of the general formula: ** Formula ** A - L - R (I) in which A is in which -N = is well in the 4 or 5 position, in which -NH is well in the position 4 or 5, in which -NH2 is either in position 4 or 5, or in which -NH2 is well in position 4 or 5; L is O, O-C = O, S, N or a covalent bond to form an ester, anhydride, thioester, amide or azo type bond; and R is a hydrogen sulfide-releasing moiety selected from the group consisting of: or one of its salts. |