Hugo Theorell

Swedish biochemist, Nobel Prize laureate

Hugo Theorell - Scientists & Innovators born July 6th, 1903
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A biochemist and academic contributed significantly to the understanding of enzyme activity. Conducted pioneering research on the enzyme catalase, demonstrating its role in the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide. Served as a professor at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, influencing a generation of researchers. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1955 for work on enzymes.

Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1955

Investigated the enzyme catalase

Published extensively on enzyme activity

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