Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Ebselen or 2-phenyl-1 2-benzisoselenazol-3(2H)-one (also called PZ 51 or DR3305) is a mimic of glutathione peroxidase and can also react with peroxynitrite. It is being investigated as a possible treatment for reperfusion injury and stroke hearing loss and tinnitus and bipolar disorder.Ebselen is a potent scavenger of hydrogen peroxide as well as hydroperoxides including membrane bound phospholipid and cholesterylester hydroperoxides.
