COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR L-NUCLEOSIDES, L-NUCLEOTIDES, AND THEIR ANALOGS

摘要

Nucleoside and nucleotide compounds and their analogs/prodrugs are provided. Particularly contemplated compounds include 1-.beta.-L-ribofuranosyl-1,2,4- triazole-3-carboxamide, which may be modified and/or phosphorylated. Contemplated compounds may further be combined with other pharmacological compounds, especially including Ribavirin, antibodies, and cytokines. Preferred uses of contemplated compounds include use as an antiviral compoun d, anti-inflammatory compound, antineoplastic compound, and as a compound to stimulate cellular growth.