The invention generally relates to methods to prevent and/or inhibit viral infection as well as to inhibit inflammation and/or pathogen infection by administering at least one xylitol lipid analog or compositions comprising at least one xylitol lipid analog to an individual. The invention also relates to methods to prevent or inhibit respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection by administering at least one xylitol lipid analog or compositions comprising at least one xylitol lipid analog to an individual.
                            本发明一般涉及通过向个体施用至少一种
木糖醇脂质类似物或包含至少一种
木糖醇脂质类似物的组合物来预防和/或抑制病毒感染以及抑制炎症和/或病原体感染的方法。本发明还涉及通过向个体施用至少一种
木糖醇脂质类似物或包含至少一种
木糖醇脂质类似物的组合物来预防或抑制呼吸道合胞病毒(RSV)感染的方法。