Yellapragada subbarao biography
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Remembering the forgotten Indian biochemist who made pioneering contributions to cancer treatment
In May , Gobind Behari Lal, a science writer and the first Indian to win a Pulitzer, wrote in his column about a patient at New York’s Harlem Hospital. The patient, afflicted with cancer of the oesophagus, had been treated with a new drug, Teropterin, which had considerably alleviated his pain.
The drug, synthesised by pioneering biochemist Yellapragada Subbarow and his colleagues was a “chemical relative of synthetic folic acid”, a vitamin used in treating certain forms of anaemia. Lal’s conclusion was that Teropterin temporarily arrested the cancer, and “Subbarow would use this new knowledge to develop new far-reaching cancer treatments”.
Two years later, in February, another article by Lal and Paul Murphy recounted the case of an eight-year-old boy affected with leukaemia. Beginning December , the child had been administered the drug Aminopterin, after which the cancer cells showe
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Abstract
Yellapragada Subbarow, an often overlooked yet monumental figure in biomedical research, made groundbreaking contributions that have profoundly shaped modern medicine. Born in in Andhra Pradesh, India, Subbarow's journey from humble beginnings to a pioneering biochemist is a testament to his relentless determination and intellectual prowess. His discoveries, including the elucidation of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the development of folic acid, and the introduction of methotrexate and tetracycline antibiotics, have had a lasting impact on various fields such as biochemistry, oncology, and infectious disease treatment. Despite his significant scientific achievements, Subbarow's name remains relatively obscure outside academic circles. This review highlights his pivotal contributions and explores the reasons behind his underrecognition. By examining his life's work, this article seeks to celebrate Subbarow's enduring legacy and advocate for greater recognition of his contr
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History Today in Medicine &#; Dr. Yellapragada Subbarao
CME INDIA Presentation bygd ⚜ Dr. M. Gowri Sankar, MD, Senior Assistant Professor, Dept. of General Medicine, Government Medical College and ESI Hospital, Coimbatore.
Today’s History Feature:
Dr. Yellapragada Subbarao
(Jan 12, &#; Aug 8, )
💠Indian Physician and Scientist
His contributions…
🔹Subbarao was born in a place called Bhimavaram in Andhra Pradesh. He studied medicine at Madras Medical College.
🔹During his college days, he actively participated in Indian freedom movement. As per Gandhi&#;s call, he boycotted all the British goods. Moreover, he wore the Surgical Dress made of Khadi material.
🔹After his studies, he started his