1912 - 2008
Irwin Gunsalus American Biologist
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First Name |
Irwin
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Last Name |
Gunsalus
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Birthday |
29th June, 1912
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Birthplace |
Sully County, South Dakota
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Died |
25th October, 2008
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Zodiac Sign |
Cancer
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Nationality |
American
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Occupation |
Biologist
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Irwin C. "Gunny" Gunsalus (June 29, 1912 – October 25, 2008) was an American biochemist who discovered lipoic acid, a vitamin-like substance (an enzyme cofactor) that has been used as a treatment for chronic liver disease, and pyridoxal phosphate, one of the active forms of vitamin B6. In his role as assistant secretary general at the United Nations, he led the international body's research on genetic engineering.
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