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Peter D. Mitchell
The chemiosmotic explanation of cellular energy production
Chemiosmotic theory · Glynn Research
- Born
- 29 September 1920
- Birthplace
- Mitcham, Surrey
- Died
- 10 April 1992
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Peter D. Mitchell
Peter Mitchell proposed that an electrochemical gradient across a membrane could drive ATP production. The idea changed explanations of how cells convert energy into a usable chemical form.
Early life
Biochemistry training
Studied at Jesus College, Cambridge, and completed doctoral work on penicillin in 1951.
Career
- 1955
Edinburgh
Established a chemical-biology research unit.
- 1960s
Glynn research
Developed an independent laboratory with Jennifer Moyle in Cornwall.
- 1978
Nobel Prize
Received the chemistry prize for chemiosmotic theory.
Contributions
Chemiosmotic theory
Linked ion gradients across membranes to ATP synthesis.
Glynn Research
Co-founded a charitable institution for fundamental biological research.
Beyond work
Restoration project
Personally supervised the conversion of Glynn House into a home for research during the 1960s.
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