Disclosed are compounds containing single amino acids, peptides, or derivatives thereof which are selectively delivered to the mitochondria of a cell. Compounds of the invention exhibit antioxidant activity thereby reducing reactive oxygen species in cells. These compounds are useful for inhibiting oxidative stress-induced cell injury or death both in vivo and ex vivo. In addition, methods for the synthesis of these compounds are disclosed.

 
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