NUCLEOSIDE-BASED ANTI-BACTERIAL AND ANTI-PROTOZOAN DRUGS

摘要

The present invention is directed to purine nucleoside analogs of the general formula (I) or salts and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and salts, which are useful as anti-protozoan agents. The invention is also directed to methods for treating a protozoan infection in a mammal and use of the compounds for inhibiting the growth of protozoa.