The results of the research in the field of studying the relationship of the geometric structure of organic compounds with their biological activity are presented. It has been shown that the stereospecific structure of organic and inorganic molecules can have a direct effect on the biologically active properties of substances. Among the known types of stereoisomerism (geometric and optical), this work summarizes the effect of various types of geometric isomerism on the bioactivity of compounds. In addition, the results of the authors’ own research are presented. In particular, the results of studying the antimicrobial and antifungal activity of hydroxyalkyl monoesters of norbornedicarboxylic acid depending on their stereoisomeric forms in relation to various pathogenic microorganisms are shown. The studies were carried out by the serial dilution method. As nutrient media, we used MPA pH 7,2–7,4 for bacteria and Sabouraud’s medium for fungi. The incubation time in a thermostat for bacteria was 18–24 hours at 37ºC, for fungi 1–10 days at 28ºC. It has been noted that the endo-isomers of the synthesized compounds have a higher antimicrobial and antifungal activity against grampositive (Staphylococcus aureus), gramnegative (Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa) bacteria, as well as yeast-like fungi of the genus Candida. Based on the obtained test reports, the synthesized compounds have been recommended for use as local antiseptic preparations.
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