What is the Role of Stereochemistry in Toxicology?
Stereochemistry, the study of spatial arrangement of atoms, is a key aspect of 3D structures in toxicology. Enantiomers, which are mirror images of each other, can have vastly different toxicological properties due to their interaction with chiral environments in biological systems. For example, one enantiomer may be therapeutic, while the other could be toxic. This highlights the necessity of considering stereochemistry during the development and evaluation of pharmaceuticals.
