title: Microwave - assisted chemistry in drug discovery.
abstract: Microwave assisted organic synthesis (MAOS) is rapidly gaining acceptance as a valuable tool for relieving some of the bottlenecks in the drug discovery process. This article outlines the basic principles behind the technology and summarizes recent trends and areas in drug discovery where microwave technology has made an impact.
authors.affiliation: Personal Chemistry, Inc, 2 Hampshire Street, Suite 100, Foxboro, MA 02035, USA. farah.mavandadi@personalchemistry.com
authors.forename: Farah
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Mavandadi
authors.forename: Pelle
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Lidström
mesh_terms: D020650:Combinatorial Chemistry Techniques / Q000379:methods*; D015195:Drug Design; D008872:Microwaves; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations / Q000138:chemical synthesis*
chemical_list: D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations