Bio-inspired nano-catalyst guides chiral reactions
| Date | 23rd, Oct 2019 |
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| Source | ScienceDaily - General News Websites |
DESCRIPTION
Many medicines are twisted molecules with two mirror image versions, but the body uses only one. Inspired by photosynthetic bacteria, a team built a catalyst that guides chemical reactions toward the right version of twisted molecules. It could lead to more efficient production of some medicines.