This text provides a review of the main effects of enantiomers on the main classes of biological receptors, with comparison of closely related receptors. Other features include: discussion of chirality as a tool in medicinal chemistry to obtain better potency, selectivity and duration of action; an explanation of the theory and background to chiral recognition; and coverage of the commercial and regulatory aspects of the use of chiral compounds as drugs.

This text provides a review of the main effects of enantiomers on the main classes of biological receptors, with comparison of closely related receptors. Other features include: discussion of chirality as a tool in medicinal chemistry to obtain better potency, selectivity and duration of action; an explanation of the theory and background to chiral recognition; and coverage of the commercial and regulatory aspects of the use of chiral compounds as drugs.

This text provides a review of the main effects of enantiomers on the main classes of biological receptors, with comparison of closely related receptors. Other features include: discussion of chirality as a tool in medicinal chemistry to obtain better potency, selectivity and duration of action; an explanation of the theory and background to chiral recognition; and coverage of the commercial and regulatory aspects of the use of chiral compounds as drugs.