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Synopsis
Bioactive Spin Labels is a collection of contributions by leading experts on nitroxyl radicals and their application in biomedicine. These compounds are used as side specific contrast agents for in-vivo EPR techniques. Their potential as drugs is investigated. Bioactive Spin Labels is a must for researchers in bioorganic chemistry, pharmacology and biomedicine.
Synopsis
Bioactive Spin Labels focusses on nitroxyl radicals, their chemistry, biological activity and their application as paramagnetic contrast agents in biomedical research. New EPR techniques for in-vivo studies utilizing nitroxyl radical reagents are described. Recent results on stable nitroxyl radicals as anticancer, antishock, antiaggregant and antischemic drugs are summarized.