enantiospecific

English

Etymology

enantio- +‎ specific

Adjective

enantiospecific (not comparable)

  1. (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:10.1371/journal.pone.0137720:
      There are numerous evidences that efficacy, adverse effects and toxicity of drugs may be enantiospecific.

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