A novel nucleoside scaffold, compound 4, was preparedwith high stereoselectivity.
26 6-methyl 7-substituted-7-deaza purine nucleoside analogs were synthesized.
Anti-influenza A virus activity and cytotoxicity evaluation were conducted.
Three compounds 5r, 5x and 5z showed more potent antiviral activity than Ribavirin.
5x may serve as a potential lead compound for anti-influenza A drug development.