The present invention is directed toward novel compounds and novel methods of use of said compounds of the formula (I), useful as nucleocapsid assembly inhibitors for the treatment of viruses, especially but not exclusively, including pregenomic RNA encapsidation inhibitors of HBV for the treatment of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and related conditions.

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including hydrates, solvates, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs and complexes thereof, wherein A, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, and R.sup.8 are defined herein.

The present invention provides novel compounds of formula (I) and methods of use thereof. In certain embodiments, the compounds of the invention are useful as nucleocapsid assembly inhibitors. In other embodiments, the compounds of the invention are useful as pregenomic RNA encapsidation inhibitors of Hepatitis B virus (HBV). In yet other embodiments, the compounds of the invention are useful for the treatment of viral infection, including HBV and related viral infections.

The present invention provides novel compounds of formula (I) and methods of use thereof. In certain embodiments, the compounds of the invention are useful as nucleocapsid assembly inhibitors. In other embodiments, the compounds of the invention are useful as pregenomic RNA encapsidation inhibitors of Hepatitis B virus (HBV). In yet other embodiments, the compounds of the invention are useful for the treatment of viral infection, including HBV and related viral infections.

the present invention provides novel bicyclic heterocycles and their targeting ligands which can conjugate to a therapeutic agent, for use as medicament. The preparation method thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the therapeutic compounds, and the pharmaceutical uses are disclosed.

the present invention provides novel bicyclic heterocycles and their targeting ligands which can conjugate to a therapeutic agent, for use as medicament. The preparation method thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the therapeutic compounds, and the pharmaceutical uses are disclosed.