Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
TOLL-LIKE RECEPTOR 7 (TLR7) AGONISTS HAVING HETEROATOM-LINKED AROMATIC MOIETIES, CONJUGATES THEREOF, AND METHODS AND USES THEREFOR

Abstract:

Compounds having a structure according to formula (I) or (II) ##STR00001## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, Ar and X.sup.1 are as defined herein, are agonists for the Toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) and can be used as adjuvants for stimulating the immune system. Some such compounds can be used in conjugates for targeted delivery to the organ or tissue of intended action.