Christian B. Anfinsen

Biochemist, Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Christian B. Anfinsen - Biochemist, Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Born

March 26th, 1916
108 years ago

Died

May 14th, 1995
29 years ago — 79 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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A prominent biochemist contributed significantly to understanding protein structure and function. Conducted pioneering research on ribonuclease, demonstrating how a protein's structure is determined by its amino acid sequence. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1972 for work in the field of enzymology. Actively engaged in academia, teaching at universities and publishing influential papers throughout his career.

Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1972

Conducted research on ribonuclease

Demonstrated the relationship between protein structure and amino acid sequences

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