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Otto Folin

American biochemist (1867-1934) · United States · On the map · Academics · Died at 67

Otto Knut Olof Folin was a Swedish-born American chemist who is best known for his groundbreaking work at Harvard University on practical micromethods for the determination of the constituents of protein-free blood filtrates and the discovery of creatine phosphate in muscles.

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Honorary Doctorate of Lund University
Honorary Doctor of the University of Chicago

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1867 to 1934 · aged 67