What is Catalysis and How is it Relevant to Drug Development?
Catalysis is a process that increases the rate of a chemical reaction by adding a substance known as a catalyst, which is not consumed in the catalyzed reaction and can continue to act repeatedly. In the context of drug development, catalysis plays a crucial role in the efficient and cost-effective synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds. Catalysts can enhance the selectivity and yield of reactions, thereby reducing the number of steps needed to synthesize complex molecules.
