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What honor did Robert Lefkowitz achieve in 2012?

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Robert Lefkowitz won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2012 for his work on G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). GPCRs are proteins that are found on the surface of cells and are activated by hormones, neurotransmitters, and other molecules. Lefkowitz's work helped to elucidate the structure and function of GPCRs, which has led to the development of new drugs for treating a variety of diseases.
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