Maurizio Brunori

Maurizio Brunori (8 May 1937) is an Italian biochemist who holds an Emeritus Professorship in Chemistry and Biochemistry at Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza. He is particularly noted for his work on the structure, function, evolution, and dynamics of both myoglobins and hemoglobins.

Professional Standing

Member of the Academia dei Lincei.

Selected publications

Brunori, M., Giuffrè, A., Nienhaus, K., Nienhaus, G. U., Scandurra, F. M., & Vallone, B. (2005). Neuroglobin, nitric oxide, and oxygen: functional pathways and conformational changes. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 102(24), 8483-8488.

Brunori, M. (2001). Nitric oxide moves myoglobin centre stage. Trends in biochemical sciences, 26(4), 209-210.