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Efraim Racker

Austrian biochemist · United States · On the map · Lived 1913 to 1991 · aged 78

Efraim Racker was an Austrian biochemist who was responsible for identifying and purifying Factor 1 (F1), the first part of the ATP synthase enzyme to be characterised. F1 is only a part of a larger ATP synthase complex known as Complex V.

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1991Died9 September 19911980Canada Gairdner International AwardAward1979Harvey PrizeAward1976National Medal of ScienceAward1913Born28 June 1913

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Canada Gairdner International Award1980
Harvey Prize1979
National Medal of Science1976

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It is a peripheral membrane protein attached to component Fo, which is integral to the membrane.

Country
United States
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1913 to 1991 · aged 78