Charles Glen King
Biochemist and academic researcher
Biochemist and academic researcher
Scientists & Innovators
United States
Contributions to the field of biochemistry included research on vitamins and cholesterol. Developed methods to investigate the biosynthesis of vitamin C in plants. Worked at the University of Pittsburgh, where significant studies on the nutritional aspects of human health were conducted. Published numerous scientific papers and helped advance the understanding of metabolic processes. Served as a mentor to students and researchers in the field of biochemistry.
Research on vitamin C biosynthesis
Methods for studying cholesterol
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