title: The impact of microwave-assisted organic chemistry on drug discovery.
abstract: Microwave-assisted organic synthesis (MAOS) is rapidly becoming recognized as a valuable tool for easing some of the bottlenecks in the drug discovery process. This article outlines the basic principles behind the technology and summarizes the areas in which microwave technology has made an impact, to date.
authors.affiliation: BioFocus, 130, Abbott Drive, Sittingbourne Research Centre, Sittingbourne, Kent, UK ME9 8AZ. bwathey@biofocus.com
authors.forename: Bernard
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Wathey
authors.forename: Jason
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Tierney
authors.forename: Pelle
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Lidström
authors.forename: Jacob
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Westman
mesh_terms: D002625:Chemistry, Organic / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008872:Microwaves; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations / Q000138:chemical synthesis / Q000737:chemistry / Q000302:isolation & purification; D010600:Pharmacology / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013242:Sterilization
chemical_list: D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations