Julian, Percy Lavon
1899-1975 · Contribution: 1930s-1960s
Chemist
Chemical synthesis of physostigmine and steroid hormones from soybeans
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1899, Montgomery, Alabama
- Active since
- 1935
- Category
- Science & Medicine
- Best known for
- Synthesizing medicines from plant sterols
Impact on the world
Julian's syntheses laid the foundation for the modern steroid-drug industry, making hormones and anti-inflammatory medicines affordable and widely available.
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