Abstract:
Enantiomerically enriched compounds having the absolute stereochemistry of the formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester or prodrug thereof, which are useful for inhibiting neuraminidases from disease-causing microorganisms, especially, influenza neuraminidase. Also disclosed are compositions and methods for preventing and treating diseases caused by microorganisms having a neuraminidase, processes for preparing the compounds and synthetic intermediates used in these processes.