Definition

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)