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Researchers from Ohio University, Wuhan University, and the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia have published a study in Science Advances focusing on improved methods for detecting chiral molecules. The research was led by Ohio University Distinguished Professor Alexander Govorov from the Department of Physics and Astronomy and involves international collaboration across three institutions. Chiral molecules are compounds that exist in two mirror-image forms, which is particularly important in pharmaceutical development where different versions can have drastically different biological effects.
Why it matters
Enhanced detection of chiral molecules could significantly improve quality control in pharmaceutical manufacturing and biotechnology applications. Since the wrong chiral form of a drug can be ineffective or even harmful, better detection methods are crucial for ensuring medication safety and efficacy.
Ohio University Distinguished Professor Alexander Govorov of the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Nanoscale and Quantum Phenomena Institute (NQPI) in the College of Arts and Sciences has co-authored a new study published in Science Advances with collaborators at Wuhan University in China and the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia in Italy.
Source: New research could improve detection of chiral molecules in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology