COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING S. PNEUMONIAE INFECTION

摘要

The present invention relates to novel compounds that are useful for inhibition and prevention of pathogen cell adhesion and cell adhesion-mediated pathologies. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical formulations comprising these compounds and methods of using them for inhibition and prevention of pathogen cell adhesion and cell adhesion-mediated pathologies. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention can be used as therapeutic or prophylactic agents. They are particularly well-suited for treatment of infectious diseases.