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Research.com Recognitions

  • 1988 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
  • 1987 - Member of the National Academy of Medicine (NAM)
  • 1983 - Member of the National Academy of Sciences

Overview

Minor J. Coon was affiliated with the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in the United States. Their research predominantly contributed to the fields of physics and astronomy, with particular focus on nuclear and high energy physics, atomic and molecular physics, and optics. Their publications also intersected with biomedical engineering and radiation studies.

The main topics of their work included:

  • Dark Matter and Cosmic Phenomena
  • Neutrino Physics Research
  • Particle Physics Theoretical and Experimental Studies
  • Atomic and Subatomic Physics Research
  • Astrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena
  • Photocathodes and Microchannel Plates
  • Nuclear Physics Research Studies

Throughout their career, Minor J. Coon collaborated frequently with other researchers. Notable frequent co-authors included:

  • Trilochan Bhatta
  • T. Brunner
  • L. Darroch
  • A. Der Mesrobian-Kabakian
  • R. DeVoe

Their work was published mainly in the following venues:

  • Physical Review D
  • Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A Accelerators Spectrometers Detectors and Associated Equipment
  • Journal of Instrumentation
  • Physical Review C
  • Chinese Physics C

Significant papers published by Minor J. Coon include:

  • Measurement of the scintillation and ionization response of liquid xenon at MeV energies in the EXO-200 experiment, 2020, Physical Review C
  • Search for Majoron-emitting modes of Xe-136 double beta decay with the complete EXO-200 dataset, 2021, Physical Review D
  • Measurements of electron transport in liquid and gas Xenon using a laser-driven photocathode, 2020, Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A Accelerators Spectrometers Detectors and Associated Equipment
  • Measurement of the Spectral Shape of the β-Decay of Xe-137 to the Ground State of Cs-137 in EXO-200 and Comparison with Theory, 2020, Physical Review Letters
  • Search for MeV electron recoils from dark matter in EXO-200, 2023, Physical Review D

Minor J. Coon received several honors during their career. These included being named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 1988, a Member of the National Academy of Medicine in 1987, and a Member of the National Academy of Sciences in 1983.

Best Publications

  • P450 superfamily: Update on new sequences, gene mapping, accession numbers and nomenclature

    David R. Nelson;Luc Koymans;Tetsuya Kamataki;John J. Stegeman

  • The P450 superfamily: update on new sequences, gene mapping, accession numbers, early trivial names of enzymes, and nomenclature.

    D R Nelson;T Kamataki;D J Waxman;F P Guengerich

  • The P450 superfamily: update on new sequences, gene mapping, and recommended nomenclature.

    D W Nebert;D R Nelson;M J Coon;R W Estabrook

  • The P450 gene superfamily: recommended nomenclature.

    Nebert Dw;Adesnik M;Coon Mj;Estabrook Rw

  • Cytochrome P-450 : multiplicity of isoforms, substrates, and catalytic and regulatory mechanisms

    T D Porter;M J Coon

  • Role of Hemoprotein P-450 in Fatty Acid ω-Hydroxylation in a Soluble Enzyme System from Liver Microsomes

    Anthony Y. H. Lu;Minor J. Coon

  • The P450 Superfamily: Updated Listing of All Genes and Recommended Nomenclature for the Chromosomal Loci

    Daniel W. Nebert;David R. Nelson;Milton Adesnik;Minor J. Coon

  • Resolution of the Cytochrome P-450-containing ω-Hydroxylation System of Liver Microsomes into Three Components

    Anthony Y. H. Lu;Karen W. Junk;Minor J. Coon

  • Preparation and Properties of Partially Purified Cytochrome P-450 and Reduced Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate-Cytochrome P-450 Reductase from Rabbit Liver Microsomes

    Theodore A. van der Hoeven;Minor J. Coon

  • Aliphatic hydroxylation by highly purified liver microsomal cytochrome P-450. Evidence for a carbon radical intermediate

    John T. Groves;Gary A. McClusky;Ronald E. White;Minor J. Coon

  • Purification and characterization of a unique isozyme of cytochrome P-450 from liver microsomes of ethanol-treated rabbits.

    D R Koop;E T Morgan;G E Tarr;M J Coon

  • Inactivation of key metabolic enzymes by mixed-function oxidation reactions: Possible implication in protein turnover and ageing

    Laura Fucci;Cynthia N. Oliver;Minor J. Coon;Earl R. Stadtman

  • Phosphatidylcholine Requirement in the Enzymatic Reduction of Hemoprotein P-450 and in Fatty Acid, Hydrocarbon, and Drug Hydroxylation

    Henry W. Strobel;Anthony Y. H. Lu;Joanne Heidema;Minor J. Coon

  • Purified liver microsomal cytochrome P-450. Separation and characterization of multiple forms.

    DA Haugen;TA van der Hoeven;MJ Coon

  • Cytochrome P450: nature's most versatile biological catalyst.

    Minor J Coon

  • Studies on hydroperoxide-dependent substrate hydroxylation by purified liver microsomal cytochrome P-450.

    Gerald D. Nordblom;Ronald E. White;Minor J. Coon

  • On the stoichiometry of the oxidase and monooxygenase reactions catalyzed by liver microsomal cytochrome P-450. Products of oxygen reduction.

    L D Gorsky;D R Koop;M J Coon

  • Epoxidation of olefins by cytochrome P450: Evidence from site-specific mutagenesis for hydroperoxo-iron as an electrophilic oxidant

    Alfin D. N. Vaz;Dermot F. McGinnity;Minor J. Coon

  • Separate roles for FMN and FAD in catalysis by liver microsomal NADPH-cytochrome P-450 reductase.

    J L Vermilion;D P Ballou;V Massey;M J Coon

  • Enzymatic ω-Oxidation I. ELECTRON CARRIERS IN FATTY ACID AND HYDROCARBON HYDROXYLATION

    Julian A. Peterson;Debkumar Basu;Minor J. Coon

  • Purified liver microsomal NADPH-cytochrome P-450 reductase. Spectral characterization of oxidation-reduction states.

    Unknown

Frequent Co-Authors

Dennis R. Koop
Dennis R. Koop Oregon Health & Science University
David P. Ballou
David P. Ballou University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
Paul F. Hollenberg
Paul F. Hollenberg University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
Daniel W. Nebert
Daniel W. Nebert University of Cincinnati
Martin Newcomb
Martin Newcomb University of Illinois at Chicago
Ronald W. Estabrook
Ronald W. Estabrook The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Irwin C. Gunsalus
Irwin C. Gunsalus University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Michael R. Waterman
Michael R. Waterman Vanderbilt University
F. Peter Guengerich
F. Peter Guengerich Vanderbilt University
Edward T. Morgan
Edward T. Morgan Emory University

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