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== Ulf von Euler == | == Ulf von Euler == | ||
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[[File: | '''Ulf Svante von Euler''' (7 February 1905 – 9 March 1983) was a Swedish physiologist and pharmacologist who was awarded the [[Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine]] in 1970 for his discoveries concerning the [[neurotransmitter]] [[norepinephrine]]. | ||
'''Ulf Svante von Euler''' (7 February 1905 – 9 March 1983) was a | |||
== Early life and education == | == Early life and education == | ||
Ulf von Euler was born in [[Stockholm]], [[Sweden]], into a family with a strong scientific tradition. His father, [[Hans von Euler-Chelpin]], was a | Ulf von Euler was born in [[Stockholm]], [[Sweden]], into a family with a strong scientific tradition. His father, [[Hans von Euler-Chelpin]], was a Nobel laureate in [[Chemistry]], and his mother, Astrid Cleve, was a noted botanist and chemist. Ulf von Euler studied medicine at the [[Karolinska Institute]] in Stockholm, where he earned his medical degree in 1930. | ||
== Career and research == | == Career and research == | ||
After completing his education, von Euler worked at the [[Karolinska Institute]] and | After completing his education, von Euler worked at the [[Karolinska Institute]], where he conducted research in physiology and pharmacology. He became a professor of physiology in 1939. His research focused on the autonomic nervous system and the chemical transmission of nerve impulses. | ||
=== Discovery of norepinephrine === | |||
In the 1940s, von Euler discovered that norepinephrine was a neurotransmitter in the peripheral nervous system. This discovery was crucial in understanding how nerve impulses are transmitted in the body and had significant implications for the development of drugs to treat cardiovascular diseases. | |||
Von Euler | === Other contributions === | ||
Von Euler also made important contributions to the understanding of [[prostaglandins]], a group of physiologically active lipid compounds. His work laid the foundation for further research into the role of prostaglandins in inflammation and other physiological processes. | |||
== Nobel Prize == | == Nobel Prize == | ||
In 1970, Ulf von Euler was awarded the | In 1970, Ulf von Euler was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, along with [[Bernard Katz]] and [[Julius Axelrod]], for their discoveries concerning the storage, release, and inactivation of neurotransmitters. Von Euler's work on norepinephrine was a key part of this research. | ||
== Personal life == | == Personal life == | ||
Ulf von Euler was married to Jane Sodenstierna and had four children. He was known for his dedication to | Ulf von Euler was married to Jane Sodenstierna, and they had four children. He was known for his modesty and dedication to science. Von Euler continued to work and publish research papers well into his later years. | ||
== Legacy == | == Legacy == | ||
Von Euler's | Von Euler's discoveries have had a lasting impact on the fields of physiology and pharmacology. His work on neurotransmitters has been fundamental in the development of treatments for various neurological and cardiovascular disorders. | ||
== Related pages == | == Related pages == | ||
* [[Norepinephrine]] | * [[Norepinephrine]] | ||
* [[Neurotransmitter]] | |||
* [[Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine]] | * [[Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine]] | ||
* [[Karolinska Institute]] | * [[Karolinska Institute]] | ||
[[Category:Swedish physiologists]] | [[Category:Swedish physiologists]] | ||
[[Category:Swedish pharmacologists]] | |||
[[Category:Nobel laureates in Physiology or Medicine]] | [[Category:Nobel laureates in Physiology or Medicine]] | ||
[[Category:1905 births]] | [[Category:1905 births]] | ||
[[Category:1983 deaths]] | [[Category:1983 deaths]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:01, 15 February 2025
Swedish physiologist and pharmacologist
Ulf von Euler[edit]
Ulf Svante von Euler (7 February 1905 – 9 March 1983) was a Swedish physiologist and pharmacologist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1970 for his discoveries concerning the neurotransmitter norepinephrine.
Early life and education[edit]
Ulf von Euler was born in Stockholm, Sweden, into a family with a strong scientific tradition. His father, Hans von Euler-Chelpin, was a Nobel laureate in Chemistry, and his mother, Astrid Cleve, was a noted botanist and chemist. Ulf von Euler studied medicine at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, where he earned his medical degree in 1930.
Career and research[edit]
After completing his education, von Euler worked at the Karolinska Institute, where he conducted research in physiology and pharmacology. He became a professor of physiology in 1939. His research focused on the autonomic nervous system and the chemical transmission of nerve impulses.
Discovery of norepinephrine[edit]
In the 1940s, von Euler discovered that norepinephrine was a neurotransmitter in the peripheral nervous system. This discovery was crucial in understanding how nerve impulses are transmitted in the body and had significant implications for the development of drugs to treat cardiovascular diseases.
Other contributions[edit]
Von Euler also made important contributions to the understanding of prostaglandins, a group of physiologically active lipid compounds. His work laid the foundation for further research into the role of prostaglandins in inflammation and other physiological processes.
Nobel Prize[edit]
In 1970, Ulf von Euler was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, along with Bernard Katz and Julius Axelrod, for their discoveries concerning the storage, release, and inactivation of neurotransmitters. Von Euler's work on norepinephrine was a key part of this research.
Personal life[edit]
Ulf von Euler was married to Jane Sodenstierna, and they had four children. He was known for his modesty and dedication to science. Von Euler continued to work and publish research papers well into his later years.
Legacy[edit]
Von Euler's discoveries have had a lasting impact on the fields of physiology and pharmacology. His work on neurotransmitters has been fundamental in the development of treatments for various neurological and cardiovascular disorders.
