Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Riffat Tahira"
- Riffat Tahira's research primarily focuses on exploring natural compounds, such as those derived from plants and essential oils, for their therapeutic effects against cancer and antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
- In her 2020 study, she investigated the apoptotic effects of Ocimum basilicum fractions on leukemia cells, identifying pathways involving JNK and Caspase 3, which highlights a potential alternative approach for leukemia treatment.
- Her earlier work from 2017 demonstrated the efficacy of various essential oils in inhibiting the growth of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), opening avenues for synergistic treatments with existing antibiotics to combat resistant bacterial strains.