Max Ferdinand Perutz

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Proper noun: - Max Ferdinand Perutz: An English biochemist, born in Austria, who was a pioneer in the field of molecular biology. He is renowned for his studies determining the three-dimensional molecular structure of proteins, most notably hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying protein in blood.

Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • Max Ferdinand Perutz shared the 1962 Nobel Prize in Chemistry with John Kendrew.
    • The groundbreaking work of Max Ferdinand Perutz revealed how hemoglobin transports oxygen.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Perutz model": Refers to his proposed mechanism for the cooperative binding of oxygen by hemoglobin.
    • The Perutz model was a major breakthrough in understanding allosteric regulation.
Variants and Related Words
  • Perutz (noun): A common shorthand reference to the scientist.
    • The laboratory was founded by Perutz.
Synonyms
  • Scientist
  • Biochemist
  • Nobel laureate (specifically for the 1962 Nobel Prize in Chemistry)
Related Phrases
  • "Perutz and Kendrew": Often cited together for their parallel work on hemoglobin and myoglobin.
    • The structural studies of Perutz and Kendrew opened a new era in biochemistry.
Noun
  1. English biochemist (born in Austria); studied the molecular structure of blood (1914-2002)

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