enantiospecific
English
Etymology
enantio- + specific
Adjective
enantiospecific (not comparable)
- (chemistry) Relating to, or composed of a specific enantiomer
- 2015 September 15, “Optical Isomers of Atorvastatin, Rosuvastatin and Fluvastatin Enantiospecifically Activate Pregnane X Receptor PXR and Induce CYP2A6, CYP2B6 and CYP3A4 in Human Hepatocytes”, in PLOS ONE, DOI::
- There are numerous evidences that efficacy, adverse effects and toxicity of drugs may be enantiospecific.
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Derived terms
- enantiospecifically
- enantiospecificity