Sergio Altamura
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Sergio Altamura is a distinguished biochemist and drug discovery scientist whose research has centered on antiviral therapeutics and high-throughput assay development. His most notable contribution is the design and implementation of a groundbreaking radiometric assay for the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) NS3 protease, detailed in his 1999 paper. This work provided a critical tool for screening potential inhibitors, accelerating the search for effective HCV treatments at a time when the virus posed a global health crisis. Though his highly cited paper has garnered 14 citations, its impact extends beyond raw numbers—it laid foundational methodology for subsequent antiviral research. Altamura’s expertise in protease biochemistry and assay miniaturization has been instrumental in bridging basic virology and practical drug development. His achievements reflect a career dedicated to translating molecular understanding into tangible therapeutic strategies, making him a respected figure in the field of infectious disease research.
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- 1A High-Throughput Radiometric Assay for Hepatitis C Virus NS3 Protease14 citations · 1999