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STUDY OF BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE COMPOUNDS BY CATALYTIC REACTIONS

By Dhananjay Mane

STUDY OF BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE COMPOUNDS BY CATALYTIC REACTIONS

By Dhananjay Mane

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Catalytic processes, by contrast, minimize byproducts and often allow for the use of renewable starting materials, aligning with the principles of green chemistry . The use of heterogeneous catalysts, which can be easily recovered and reused, has gained traction in the production of biologically active natural products. The significance of catalysis in this domain lies in its ability to enhance both the yield and the selectivity of target molecules. For instance, the development of antibiotics, anticancer agents, and antiviral drugs often hinges on the precise introduction of functional groups or stereocenters, which catalytic methods can achieve with remarkable precision. Taxol, a potent chemotherapeutic agent, exemplifies this: its synthesis has been optimized using catalytic steps to improve scalability and reduce costs. Beyond synthesis, catalysis facilitates the study of these compounds by enabling the rapid generation of analogues for testing, thus accelerating drug discovery and development. This interplay between synthesis and study underscores the dual role of catalysis as both a practical tool and a scientific enabler.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
232
Release Date:
2025-10-16
Publication Date:
2025-10-16
Publisher:
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
6136411741
ISBN13:
9786136411743
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
364 g
Height:
150 cm
Width:
220 cm
Thickness:
14 cm
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