Synthesis and evaluation of thiomannosides, potent and orally active FimH inhibitors

Jitendra A Sattigeri1, Malvika Garg1, Pragya Bhateja1

  • 1Daiichi Sankyo India Pharma Pvt Ltd., Village Sarhaul, Sector 18, Udyog Vihar Industrial Area, Gurugram 122015, Haryana, India.

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