Case Study: Stereochemistry of Drug Action: Case Studies With Enantiomers

by: Jessica L. Epstein

This column provides original articles on innovations in case study teaching, assessment of the method, as well as case studies with teaching notes. This month’s case study exercise with optical isomers reinforces newly learned material on stereochemistry and introduces students to the interface between chemistry and pharmacology.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 1/1/2012Stock # jcst12_041_03_64Volume 041Issue 03

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Alex K (Upper Marlboro, MD)
Alex K (Upper Marlboro, MD)

Useful in Organic Chemistry to Pique Interest

Stereochemistry is one of the hardest topics to teach in organic chemistry, so anything to make it relatable and applicable is useful. I used the molecules discussed in class with my student... See More

Pamela A
Pamela A

Great Stories - Not Quite Case Studies

The author relates several examples of the importance of stereochemistry in pharmacology. These examples provide meaningful connection to real world science but are not developed as investig... See More

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