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Gertrude Elion was responsible for inventing several important drugs, including drugs to help in the facilitation of kidney transplants. She also invented 6-mercaptopurine, which is important in fighting leukemia.
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∙ 9y agoGertrude Belle Elion invented a drug called 6-mercaptopurine. She invented this drug for the purpose of helping those with leukemia. This drug is meant to fight leukemia.
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At the discovery progam Burroughs Wellcome, Gertrude B. Elion and George H. Hitchings, shared with British scientist James W. Black accidentally discovered allopurinol in an attempt to find a purine path to chemotherapy.
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What drug did gertrude belle elion invent?
Drug called 6 mercaptopurine
What is the birth name of Gertrude Elion?
Gertrude Elion's birth name is Gertrude Belle Elion.
When did gertrude belle elion make her invention?
1988
What did Gertrude B Elion accomplish?
Gertrude Belle Elion accomplished making many drugs to cure dieses. Such, as Leukemia, AIDS, and Herpes.
Who was Gertrude Elion?
Gertrude Belle Elion Gertrude Belle Elion was born in New York City on January 23, 1918. She died on February 23, 1999 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Elion was an American biochemist and pharmacologist. In 1998 she won the Nobel Prize in Medicine. What makes her famous is that she treated a lot of major diseases. She was also a famous scientist.
What did Gertrude Belle Elion die from?
Gertrude B. Elion died on February 21, 1999 at the age of 81.
What famous woman in history was the 1988 Nobel Prize winner?
Gertrude Belle Elion.
What is Gertrude Belle Elion's little brother's name?
Gertrude's little brother's name was Herbert. :) He went to college for engineering and physics.
What is gertrude belle elion famous for?
She is famous for making a drug called 6 mercaptopurine the purpose for helping those with leukemia
What is Gertrude B. Elion's birthday?
Gertrude B. Elion was born on January 23, 1918.
When was Gertrude B. Elion born?
Gertrude B. Elion was born on January 23, 1918.
What country was Gertrude B. Elion born in?
Gertrude B. Elion was born in New York City, USA.
