2- and 3-sulfur derivatives of 1,5-iminosugars

Abstract

Novel derivatives of 1-deoxynojirimycin are disclosed which have thio or sulfinyl substituents at C-2 or C-3. These compounds are useful inhibitors of lentiviruses such as visna virus and human immunodeficiency virus. Methods of chemical synthesis of these derivatives and intermediates therefor are also disclosed.

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