How Does Catalysis Affect Drug Safety and Efficacy?
Catalysts can influence the safety and efficacy of a drug by determining the purity and specific stereochemistry of the final product. Impurities can lead to adverse side effects, while the wrong enantiomer may be less effective or even harmful. Therefore, the choice of catalyst and the optimization of catalytic processes are critical steps in ensuring the final drug product meets safety and efficacy standards.
