Hybrids of macrolides and nucleobases or nucleosides

A few examples of hybrids/conjugates/chimeras of erythromycin A derivatives and nucleobases (uracil and thymine) or thymidine-derived nucleosides are reported. Linkers and reaction conditions have been investigated to avoid the degradation of the macrolide moiety (glycoside hydrolysis, ring cleavage, dehydration, etc.).