Martin Gouterman

Martin Gouterman was an American biochemist best known for his work on the role of heme in biological systems and its connection to the function of various proteins. He proposed the "Gouterman model," which explains how the colors of heme-containing compounds, like hemoglobin and chlorophyll, are determined by their molecular structure. His research has implications in fields such as biochemistry and medicine, enhancing our understanding of how these molecules function in living organisms and their importance in processes like oxygen transport and photosynthesis. Gouterman's contributions have significantly influenced the study of biochromes and color in biology.