Anfinsen

American  

[an-fin-suhn] / ˈæn fɪn sən /

noun

1. Christian Boehmer 1916–1995, U.S. biochemist: Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1972.

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Anfinsen British  

/ ˈænfɪnsən /

noun

1. Christian Boehmer. 1916–95, US biochemist, noted for his research on the structure of enzymes. Nobel prize for chemistry 1972

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Example Sentences

I have no doubt that is the intent but the reality of it is that it’s just not that simple,” Anfinsen said.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2022

In his chemistry Nobel acceptance speech in 1972, Christiaan Anfinsen postulated that it should be possible to calculate the three-dimensional structure of a protein from the sequence of its building blocks, the amino acids.

From Salon • Jun. 20, 2022

Mr. Anfinsen said the location where the woman got in trouble — less than a mile north of the official port of entry — can be deceptive, with fast-moving currents lurking below placid surface waters.

From New York Times • Apr. 22, 2022

Jon Anfinsen, local president of the Border Patrol union in the Del Rio sector, said the young soldier reacted when he saw a woman in distress, according to calls he received from agents.

From Washington Post • Apr. 22, 2022

There are days when not a single agent is actually guarding the line, said Jon Anfinsen, president of the National Border Patrol Council’s Del Rio chapter.

From Washington Times • Apr. 4, 2022