Jerry L. McLaughlin
Jerry L. McLaughlin is a researcher who has conducted research for 28 years studying plants looking for molecules that fight cancer[1] at Purdue University's School of Pharmacy. He published his findings on the Annonaceous acetogenins in peer reviewed journals.[2][3] These acetogenins have been identified as having a number of effects, including acting as potential anticancer agents.
As a member of the American Society of Pharmacognosy, he served as a term as president 1982-83 [4] and edited the Journal of Natural Products, their publication for a few years. He received the Tyler Prize from them in 2007.[5]
References
- ^ "Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology directory - Jerry L. McLaughlin". Mcmp.purdue.edu. Retrieved 2012-05-07.
- ^ McCage, CM; Ward, SM; Paling, CA; Fisher, DA; Flynn, PJ; McLaughlin, JL (2002). "Development of a paw paw herbal shampoo for the removal of head lice". Phytomedicine. 9 (8): 743–8. doi:10.1078/094471102321621377. PMID 12587697.
- ^ McLaughlin, Jerry L. (2008). "Paw Paw and Cancer: Annonaceous Acetogenins from Discovery to Commercial Products". Journal of Natural Products. 71 (7): 1311–21. doi:10.1021/np800191t. PMID 18598079.
- ^ [1] Archived August 19, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Grants and Awards Archive « The American Society of Pharmacognosy". Pharmacognosy.us. Retrieved 2012-05-07.
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