Born
May 18, 1901
Chicago, United States
Died
December 11, 1978
White Plains, United States
Known for
American biochemist
Vincent du Vigneaud (1901–1978) was United States best known for American biochemist.
Vincent du Vigneaud (May 18, 1901 – December 11, 1978) was an American biochemist. He received the 1955 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for synthesizing the polypeptide hormone oxytocin. His work illuminated the role of sulfur compounds in biological processes.
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Vincent du Vigneaud died on December 11, 1978 in White Plains, United States, at the age of 77.
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Vincent du Vigneaud was born in Chicago, United States on May 18, 1901.
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Vincent du Vigneaud is best known for American biochemist.
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Vincent du Vigneaud was 77 years old at the time of death.
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Vincent du Vigneaud was from United States.
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