Christian B. Anfinsen

Biochemist, Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Christian B. Anfinsen - Scientists & Innovators born March 26th, 1916
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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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