kendrew
Definition
Proper noun: - Sir John Cowdery Kendrew: An English biochemist and molecular biologist, born in 1917, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1962. He is noted for his pioneering work in determining the three-dimensional molecular structure of a protein, specifically myoglobin.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- Kendrew shared the Nobel Prize with Max Perutz.
- The detailed model of myoglobin was a major achievement for Kendrew and his team.
Advanced Usage
- "Kendrew's work": Refers specifically to his research in protein crystallography and structure determination.
- Kendrew's work laid the foundation for modern structural biology.
Variants and Related Words
- Kendrew, John C.: An alternative naming format.
- Sir John Kendrew: The title used with his name following his knighthood.
Synonyms
- Biochemist: A scientist specializing in the chemical processes of living organisms.
- Molecular biologist: A scientist who studies biology at a molecular level.
Related Terms and Context
- Myoglobin: The oxygen-binding protein whose structure Kendrew elucidated.
- Protein crystallography: The primary technique used in Kendrew's research.
- Nobel laureate: A person who has been awarded a Nobel Prize, a status held by Kendrew.
Noun
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English biologist noted for studies of the molecular structure of blood components (born in 1917)
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