Activity Listings
- LP Note to Self, Calculations re: “The Structure of Proteins,” [re: correlation between structure of proteins and digestive functions] March 5, 1951. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: The Structure and Properties of Proteins, 1935-1953), Box #6.001, Folder #1.10]
Memo to LP from Himself
March 5, 1951
The Structure of Proteins
Our helical structures for the polypeptide chain explain some facts about digestion. α-keratin and many native proteins are resistant to digestion by enzymes, in comparison with the denatured proteins. The decomposition by a proteolytic enzyme presumably involves the direct attack on the peptide bond. In our helical structures the peptide bonds are protected by an outer layer of side chains.
- Letter from E. Z. Guzman, Barron, Lasker Foundation for Medical Research, University of Chicago, to LP RE: Regretfully informs LP that the State Department has decided to send only one philosopher and one physician to Lima and has refused to pay for anyone to attend the Chemical Congress. Discusses the situation further and suggests that LP try to get Caltech to take care of the traveling expenses. [Letters from LP to Guzman March 2, 1951, March 9, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (B: Correspondence, 1951), #37.18]
- Letter from LP to Professor William N. Lipscomb, School of Chemistry, University of Minnesota, RE: Suggests two topics for his talk: “The Structure of Antibodies, Hemoglobin, and Other Proteins” or “The Valence of Metals and the Nature of intermetallic Compounds.” States that he has asked Dr. Corey to think about giving a postdoctoral fellowship to Mr. Lewis Katz. Suggests that Mr. Katz write directly to him and mentions that they might be able to make him an offer. [Letter from Lipscomb to LP February 27, 1951] [Filed under LP Speeches: 1951s.5]
- Letter from Roger E. Clapp to LP RE: Says that he enjoyed his talk at MIT and expresses his thoughts about valency of nitrogen and oxygen in hemoglobin. [Letter from LP to Clapp March 13, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (C: Correspondence, 1951), #74.19]
- Letter from W. H. Freeman to LP RE: Informs that he has received a copy of Shotton’s letter to LP regarding the Oklahoma A&M meeting. Says that he has written to Shotton to encourage the work at Stillwater. Expresses the hope that LP will be able to accept Smith’s invitation. [Filed under LP Books: 1950b.7]
- Note from Robert B. Corey to LP RE: Concerns Harker’s request for the lysozyme data. Corey recommends that LP write to Harker clarifying his position. [Letter from LP to Harker March 8, 1951] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (Harker, David), #151.10]
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