Brian Kobilka is an American biochemist recognized for his significant contributions to the understanding of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), which are important proteins that play crucial roles in cellular signaling and communication. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2012, along with Robert Lefkowitz, for their work on GPCRs, which has implications in various fields, including drug discovery and understanding multiple biological processes.
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