Abstract
This paper provides a brief historical sketch of the science of biologically active peptides. It also offers the story of how Ervin G. Erdös, a pioneer in the study of metabolism of various peptides, influenced me through collaborations that span many years. I worked in Dr. Erdös's research laboratories in Oklahoma City, Dallas, and Chicago, and we shared research interests through visits across the Atlantic between the former Yugoslavia and the United States. Among other findings, we discovered angiotensin-converting enzyme in the retina, which opened up a new research direction for many scientists interested in serious ocular diseases. This tribute to my mentor paints a portrait of a man who, in addition to his dedication to science and his seminal discoveries about the metabolism of peptides, took the time to invest in training many young scientists. His fine personal qualities explain why all of those who worked with him hold him in such high regard.
Highlights
This paper provides a brief historical sketch of the science of biologically active peptides
We discovered angiotensin-converting enzyme in the retina, which opened up a new research direction for many scientists interested in serious ocular diseases
This tribute to my mentor paints a portrait of a man who, in addition to his dedication to science and his seminal discoveries about the metabolism of peptides, took the time to invest in training many young scientists
Summary
This paper provides a brief historical sketch of the science of biologically active peptides. We discovered angiotensin-converting enzyme in the retina, which opened up a new research direction for many scientists interested in serious ocular diseases This tribute to my mentor paints a portrait of a man who, in addition to his dedication to science and his seminal discoveries about the metabolism of peptides, took the time to invest in training many young scientists. His fine personal qualities explain why all of those who worked with him hold him in such high regard. It would lead me to work and live on two continents, form a life-long collaboration with a wonderful mentor, and save me from participating in the Yugoslav war
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