chirality in drug design

Chirality in drug design refers to molecules having non-superimposable mirror images, called enantiomers, similar to left and right hands. These mirror images can behave differently in the body—one may be therapeutically beneficial, while the other could be less effective or cause side effects. Understanding and controlling the chirality of drug molecules ensures that medications are safe and effective by targeting specific biological processes accurately. This precision helps in developing better drugs with fewer unintended effects.