Vincent du Vigneaud
Nobel Prize-winning biochemist
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Died
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Scientists & Innovators
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United States
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An American biochemist and academic conducted extensive research on proteins and peptides, contributing significantly to the understanding of chemical structures and biological functions. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1955 for work on biochemically important sulfur compounds, particularly for the synthesis of the hormone oxytocin. His research laid a foundation for further developments in peptide and protein chemistry, influencing multiple areas of bioscience and medicine.
Received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1955
Synthesized the hormone oxytocin
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