Leloir luis federico biography of nancy pelosi

Argentine physician and biochemist (1906–1987)

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Luis Federico LeloirForMemRS^[1][2] (September 6, 1906 – December 2, 1987)^[3] was an Argentine physician and biochemist who received the 1970 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his discovery of the metabolic pathways by which carbohydrates are synthesized and converted into energy in the body.^[3] Although born in France, Leloir received the majority of his education at the University of Buenos Aires and was director of the private research group Fundación Instituto Campomar until his death in 1987.

Leloir luis federico biography of nancy pelosi

His research into sugar nucleotides, carbohydrate metabolism, and renalhypertension garnered international attention and led to significant progress in understanding, diagnosing and treating the congenital disease galactosemia.

Leloir is buried in La Recoleta Cemetery, Buenos Aires.

Biography

Early years

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