enantiospecific

English

Etymology

From 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^[1], →DOI:

     There are numerous evidences that efficacy, adverse effects and toxicity of drugs may be enantiospecific.

Derived terms

• enantiospecifically
• enantiospecificity