| abstract |
The present invention includes substituted polycyclic carboxylic acids, analogues thereof, and compositions comprising the same, which can be used to treat, ameliorate, and/or prevent hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and/or hepatitis D virus (HDV) in a patient. In certain embodiments, the invention provides a compound of formula (I), or a salt, solvate, geometric isomer, stereoisomer, tautomer, and any mixtures thereof: |