John Vane is awarded part of the medicine prize for discoveries about prostaglandins. His research demonstrated that aspirin suppresses their formation, providing a molecular explanation for important anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects.
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John Robert Vane
Nobel Prize history for John Robert Vane based on the award records stored in the World History Database.
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1 distinct award entry or entries in the World History Database.
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