Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Ala Azhari"
- Ala Azhari's recent research primarily focuses on the development of novel treatments for infectious diseases by investigating various natural resources, particularly from marine environments and helminth-derived proteins, to understand their immunomodulatory and antimicrobial properties.
- Key findings include the identification of promising helminth-derived proteins that may alleviate colitis by promoting anti-inflammatory immune responses, as well as a retrospective study highlighting the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections at King Abdulaziz University Hospital from 2019 to 2023.
- Additionally, Azhari's work involving Antarctic marine organisms has revealed new bioactive compounds with potential applications in treating infections, including antimicrobial agents derived from sponges and corals, demonstrating significant cytotoxicity and activity against various pathogens.
