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Richard Honzatko is a Professor at Iowa State University, affiliated with the Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. His research focuses on the structure-function relationships of enzymes, particularly adenylosuccinate synthetase and glucoamylase, with applications in drug design for cancer and Chagas' disease.
Education:
- B.S., Chemistry and Mathematics, University of Michigan, 1976
- Ph.D., Physical Chemistry, Harvard University, 1982
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Naval Research Laboratory, 1983
Research Interests: Dr. Honzatko studies molecular structure's role in biochemical processes, including enzyme catalysis and regulation. His work integrates x-ray crystallography to analyze macromolecules like hemoglobins and viral agents. Key areas include purine metabolism, drug development targeting parasitic diseases, and understanding substrate specificity differences between human and pathogen enzymes.
Labs & Facilities: Associated with Iowa State's facilities, including the MBB Conference Room and Stupka Research Symposium, supporting structural biology and enzyme research.
