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Larryn Peterson is a Professor and Chair of the Chemistry Department at Rhodes College. His research focuses on bio-organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry, with a strong emphasis on enzyme mechanisms and drug design. Key projects include investigating dopaminergic compounds and inhibitors of LpxC, an enzyme critical in Gram-negative bacteria's lipid A biosynthesis. Dr. Peterson collaborates with institutions like Muhlenberg College and Institut des Biomolécules Max Mousseron in France.
Education includes a B.A. in Chemistry from Carroll College, a Ph.D. in Bioorganic Chemistry from the University of Southern California, and postdoctoral research at Stanford University. His interdisciplinary approach combines organic synthesis, chemical biology, and molecular biology to address biomedical problems.
Research interests span enzyme selectivity (e.g., sulfotransferases SULT1A3), antibacterial agents targeting LpxC, and dopamine analog synthesis for neurochemical studies. His lab has supervised numerous students, many pursuing medical or graduate studies. Highlights include designing triazole-linked nucleoside-amino acid conjugates and elucidating L-DOPA dioxygenase mechanisms.
Grants and collaborations have supported studies on enzyme kinetics, prodrug design, and antibacterial mechanisms. His work bridges fundamental chemistry with translational applications in drug development and disease treatment.
