Louisa Forbes
scientist
biochemistry of the neutrophil
University of otaga
New Zealand
Biography
Louisa Forbes is working as scientist at New Zealand.Her international experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study. Her research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.
Research Interest
Dr Louisa Forbes' research is focused on the biochemistry of the neutrophil, and in particular the enzymology of myeloperoxidase. This enzyme kills microbes by generating chlorine bleach, but during inflammation it can also damage healthy tissue. She is also interested in the oxidation chemistry of myeloperoxidase in its microbicidal activity, and how to effectively inhibit the enzyme from causing oxidative stress in disease.
Publications
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Stamp, L. K., Turner, R., Khalilova, I. S., Zhang, M., Drake, J., Forbes, L. V., & Kettle, A. J. (2014). Myeloperoxidase and oxidation of uric acid in gout: Implications for the clinical consequences of hyperuricaemia. Rheumatology, 53(11), 1958-1965. doi: 10.1093/rheumatology/keu218
