Glycolipid analogs

摘要

The present invention provides a compound which is a glycolipid analog having a novel structure represented by the formula (1): <IMAGE> (1) wherein Z represents an imino group, an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom; m is an integer of from 3 to 12; and n is an integer of from 4 to 22; and shows a potent activity of inhibiting glycosidase and has potential physiological activities, for example, antiviral activity. The invention also provides a glycosidase inhibitor which comprises said glycolipid analog as an active ingredient.