TY  - JOUR
AU  - Milanović, Desanka
AU  - Perović, Milka
AU  - Petrović, Snježana
AU  - Todorović, Smilja
AU  - Prvulović, Milica
AU  - Vukojević, Anđela
AU  - Mladenović, Aleksandra
PY  - 2024
UR  - http://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6699
AB  - Omega-3 fatty acid interventions show potential benefits in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) when initiated during its early stages. This study investigated whether maternal diet supplemented with omega- 3-rich fish oil (FO) could delay or reduce amyloid beta (Aβ) formation, a key feature of AD, in 5xFAD transgenic offspring. Dams received FO during mating, pregnancy, and lactation. Brain tissues from female offspring were collected at 2 and 6 months of age. The findings indicated a shift in amyloid precursor protein processing, evidenced by increased soluble amyloid precursor protein α (sAPPα) levels, suggesting a transition from amyloidogenic to non-amyloidogenic pathway. FO influenced the expression of presenilin 1 and 2 but did not impact Aβ levels in 2-month-old mice. However, FO reduced the Aβ burden in the brains of 6-month-old animals. Lipidomic analysis revealed that 5xFAD mice have unimpaired omega-3 acquisition during gestation and lactation in comparison to non-transgenic littermates. However, a response to FO supplementation was found in non-transgenic offspring only, indicating that alterations in brain lipids are not the primary mechanism of FO-induced Aβ decline in 5xFAD. In conclusion, FO did not prevent or delay amyloid pathology in genetically predisposed animals but did mitigate its progression, suggesting mechanisms that warrant further investigation.
PB  - Belgrade: Serbian Biological Society
T2  - Archives of Biological Sciences
T1  - Maternal fish-oil supplementation reduces presenilin 1 level and the amyloid-beta burden in adult 5xFAD offspring without major changes in brain fatty acids
IS  - 1
VL  - 76
DO  - 10.2298/ABS240105001M
SP  - 41
EP  - 53
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Milanović, Desanka and Perović, Milka and Petrović, Snježana and Todorović, Smilja and Prvulović, Milica and Vukojević, Anđela and Mladenović, Aleksandra",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Omega-3 fatty acid interventions show potential benefits in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) when initiated during its early stages. This study investigated whether maternal diet supplemented with omega- 3-rich fish oil (FO) could delay or reduce amyloid beta (Aβ) formation, a key feature of AD, in 5xFAD transgenic offspring. Dams received FO during mating, pregnancy, and lactation. Brain tissues from female offspring were collected at 2 and 6 months of age. The findings indicated a shift in amyloid precursor protein processing, evidenced by increased soluble amyloid precursor protein α (sAPPα) levels, suggesting a transition from amyloidogenic to non-amyloidogenic pathway. FO influenced the expression of presenilin 1 and 2 but did not impact Aβ levels in 2-month-old mice. However, FO reduced the Aβ burden in the brains of 6-month-old animals. Lipidomic analysis revealed that 5xFAD mice have unimpaired omega-3 acquisition during gestation and lactation in comparison to non-transgenic littermates. However, a response to FO supplementation was found in non-transgenic offspring only, indicating that alterations in brain lipids are not the primary mechanism of FO-induced Aβ decline in 5xFAD. In conclusion, FO did not prevent or delay amyloid pathology in genetically predisposed animals but did mitigate its progression, suggesting mechanisms that warrant further investigation.",
publisher = "Belgrade: Serbian Biological Society",
journal = "Archives of Biological Sciences",
title = "Maternal fish-oil supplementation reduces presenilin 1 level and the amyloid-beta burden in adult 5xFAD offspring without major changes in brain fatty acids",
number = "1",
volume = "76",
doi = "10.2298/ABS240105001M",
pages = "41-53"
}

Milanović, D., Perović, M., Petrović, S., Todorović, S., Prvulović, M., Vukojević, A.,& Mladenović, A.. (2024). Maternal fish-oil supplementation reduces presenilin 1 level and the amyloid-beta burden in adult 5xFAD offspring without major changes in brain fatty acids. in Archives of Biological Sciences
Belgrade: Serbian Biological Society., 76(1), 41-53.
https://doi.org/10.2298/ABS240105001M

Milanović D, Perović M, Petrović S, Todorović S, Prvulović M, Vukojević A, Mladenović A. Maternal fish-oil supplementation reduces presenilin 1 level and the amyloid-beta burden in adult 5xFAD offspring without major changes in brain fatty acids. in Archives of Biological Sciences. 2024;76(1):41-53.
doi:10.2298/ABS240105001M .

Milanović, Desanka, Perović, Milka, Petrović, Snježana, Todorović, Smilja, Prvulović, Milica, Vukojević, Anđela, Mladenović, Aleksandra, "Maternal fish-oil supplementation reduces presenilin 1 level and the amyloid-beta burden in adult 5xFAD offspring without major changes in brain fatty acids" in Archives of Biological Sciences, 76, no. 1 (2024):41-53,
https://doi.org/10.2298/ABS240105001M . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Perović, Milka
AU  - Ćirić, Jelena
AU  - Matović, Valentina
AU  - Srbovan, Maja
AU  - Koruga, Đuro
AU  - Kanazir, Selma
AU  - Ivković, Sanja
PY  - 2024
UR  - http://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6553
AB  - Introduction: In the present study, we assessed the effects of the hyper- harmonized- 
hydroxylated fullerene– water complex (3HFWC) on Alzheimer's disease (AD) neuro
pathological hallmarks in 5XFAD mice, an AD animal model.
 Methods: The 3- week- old 5XFAD mice were exposed to 3HFWC water solution ad li
bitum for 3 months in the presymptomatic phase of pathology. The functional effects 
of the treatment were confirmed through near- infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) analysis 
through machine learning (ML) using artificial neural networks (ANNs) to classify the 
control and 3HFWC- treated brain tissue samples. The effects of 3HFWC treatment 
on amyloid- β (Aβ) accumulation, plaque formation, gliosis, and synaptic plasticity in 
cortical and hippocampal tissue were assessed.
 Results: The 3HFWC treatment significantly decreased the amyloid- β plaque load in 
specific parts of the cerebral cortex. At the same time, 3HFWC treatment did not 
induce the activation of glia (astrocytes and microglia) nor did it negatively affect 
synaptic protein markers (GAP- 43, synaptophysin, and PSD- 95).
 Conclusion: The obtained results point to the potential of 3HFWC, when applied in 
the presymptomatic phase of AD, to interfere with amyloid plaque formation without 
inducing AD- related pathological processes such as neuroinflammation, gliosis, and 
synaptic vulnerability.
PB  - Wiley
T2  - CNS Neuroscience and Therapeutics
T1  - The presymptomatic treatment with 3HFWC nanosubstance  decreased plaque load in 5XFAD mouse model of Alzheimer's  disease
IS  - 3
VL  - 30
DO  - 10.1111/cns.14188
SP  - e14188
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Perović, Milka and Ćirić, Jelena and Matović, Valentina and Srbovan, Maja and Koruga, Đuro and Kanazir, Selma and Ivković, Sanja",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Introduction: In the present study, we assessed the effects of the hyper- harmonized- 
hydroxylated fullerene– water complex (3HFWC) on Alzheimer's disease (AD) neuro
pathological hallmarks in 5XFAD mice, an AD animal model.
 Methods: The 3- week- old 5XFAD mice were exposed to 3HFWC water solution ad li
bitum for 3 months in the presymptomatic phase of pathology. The functional effects 
of the treatment were confirmed through near- infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) analysis 
through machine learning (ML) using artificial neural networks (ANNs) to classify the 
control and 3HFWC- treated brain tissue samples. The effects of 3HFWC treatment 
on amyloid- β (Aβ) accumulation, plaque formation, gliosis, and synaptic plasticity in 
cortical and hippocampal tissue were assessed.
 Results: The 3HFWC treatment significantly decreased the amyloid- β plaque load in 
specific parts of the cerebral cortex. At the same time, 3HFWC treatment did not 
induce the activation of glia (astrocytes and microglia) nor did it negatively affect 
synaptic protein markers (GAP- 43, synaptophysin, and PSD- 95).
 Conclusion: The obtained results point to the potential of 3HFWC, when applied in 
the presymptomatic phase of AD, to interfere with amyloid plaque formation without 
inducing AD- related pathological processes such as neuroinflammation, gliosis, and 
synaptic vulnerability.",
publisher = "Wiley",
journal = "CNS Neuroscience and Therapeutics",
title = "The presymptomatic treatment with 3HFWC nanosubstance  decreased plaque load in 5XFAD mouse model of Alzheimer's  disease",
number = "3",
volume = "30",
doi = "10.1111/cns.14188",
pages = "e14188"
}

Perović, M., Ćirić, J., Matović, V., Srbovan, M., Koruga, Đ., Kanazir, S.,& Ivković, S.. (2024). The presymptomatic treatment with 3HFWC nanosubstance  decreased plaque load in 5XFAD mouse model of Alzheimer's  disease. in CNS Neuroscience and Therapeutics
Wiley., 30(3), e14188.
https://doi.org/10.1111/cns.14188

Perović M, Ćirić J, Matović V, Srbovan M, Koruga Đ, Kanazir S, Ivković S. The presymptomatic treatment with 3HFWC nanosubstance  decreased plaque load in 5XFAD mouse model of Alzheimer's  disease. in CNS Neuroscience and Therapeutics. 2024;30(3):e14188.
doi:10.1111/cns.14188 .

Perović, Milka, Ćirić, Jelena, Matović, Valentina, Srbovan, Maja, Koruga, Đuro, Kanazir, Selma, Ivković, Sanja, "The presymptomatic treatment with 3HFWC nanosubstance  decreased plaque load in 5XFAD mouse model of Alzheimer's  disease" in CNS Neuroscience and Therapeutics, 30, no. 3 (2024):e14188,
https://doi.org/10.1111/cns.14188 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Morante-Carriel, Jaime
AU  - Živković, Suzana
AU  - Nájera, Hugo
AU  - Sellés-Marchart, Susana
AU  - Martínez-Márquez, Ascensión
AU  - Martínez-Esteso, María José
AU  - Obrebska, Anna
AU  - Samper-Herrero, Antonio
AU  - Bru-Martínez, Roque
PY  - 2024
UR  - http://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6697
AB  - Prenylated flavonoids (PFs) are natural flavonoids with a prenylated side chain attached to the flavonoid skeleton. They have great potential for biological activities such as anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, enzyme inhibition, and anti-Alzheimer’s effects. Medicinal chemists have recently paid increasing attention to PFs, which have become vital for developing new therapeutic agents. PFs have quickly developed through isolation and semi- or full synthesis, proving their high value in medicinal chemistry research. This review comprehensively summarizes the research progress of PFs, including natural PFs from the Moraceae family and their pharmacological activities. This information provides a basis for the selective design and optimization of multifunctional PF derivatives to treat multifactorial diseases.
PB  - Basel: MDPI
T2  - Plants
T1  - Prenylated Flavonoids of the Moraceae Family: A Comprehensive Review of Their Biological Activities
IS  - 9
VL  - 13
DO  - 10.3390/plants13091211
SP  - 1211
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Morante-Carriel, Jaime and Živković, Suzana and Nájera, Hugo and Sellés-Marchart, Susana and Martínez-Márquez, Ascensión and Martínez-Esteso, María José and Obrebska, Anna and Samper-Herrero, Antonio and Bru-Martínez, Roque",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Prenylated flavonoids (PFs) are natural flavonoids with a prenylated side chain attached to the flavonoid skeleton. They have great potential for biological activities such as anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, enzyme inhibition, and anti-Alzheimer’s effects. Medicinal chemists have recently paid increasing attention to PFs, which have become vital for developing new therapeutic agents. PFs have quickly developed through isolation and semi- or full synthesis, proving their high value in medicinal chemistry research. This review comprehensively summarizes the research progress of PFs, including natural PFs from the Moraceae family and their pharmacological activities. This information provides a basis for the selective design and optimization of multifunctional PF derivatives to treat multifactorial diseases.",
publisher = "Basel: MDPI",
journal = "Plants",
title = "Prenylated Flavonoids of the Moraceae Family: A Comprehensive Review of Their Biological Activities",
number = "9",
volume = "13",
doi = "10.3390/plants13091211",
pages = "1211"
}

Morante-Carriel, J., Živković, S., Nájera, H., Sellés-Marchart, S., Martínez-Márquez, A., Martínez-Esteso, M. J., Obrebska, A., Samper-Herrero, A.,& Bru-Martínez, R.. (2024). Prenylated Flavonoids of the Moraceae Family: A Comprehensive Review of Their Biological Activities. in Plants
Basel: MDPI., 13(9), 1211.
https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13091211

Morante-Carriel J, Živković S, Nájera H, Sellés-Marchart S, Martínez-Márquez A, Martínez-Esteso MJ, Obrebska A, Samper-Herrero A, Bru-Martínez R. Prenylated Flavonoids of the Moraceae Family: A Comprehensive Review of Their Biological Activities. in Plants. 2024;13(9):1211.
doi:10.3390/plants13091211 .

Morante-Carriel, Jaime, Živković, Suzana, Nájera, Hugo, Sellés-Marchart, Susana, Martínez-Márquez, Ascensión, Martínez-Esteso, María José, Obrebska, Anna, Samper-Herrero, Antonio, Bru-Martínez, Roque, "Prenylated Flavonoids of the Moraceae Family: A Comprehensive Review of Their Biological Activities" in Plants, 13, no. 9 (2024):1211,
https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13091211 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ilijin, Larisa
AU  - Nikolić, Maria Vesna
AU  - Vasiljević, Zorka
AU  - Todorović, Dajana
AU  - Mrdaković, Marija
AU  - Vlahović, Milena
AU  - Matić, Dragana
AU  - Tadić, Nenad
AU  - Perić- Mataruga, Vesna
PY  - 2024
UR  - http://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6698
AB  - In this work we have characterized and compared chitin sourced from exoskeleton of Tenebrio molitor larvae fed with polystyrene or plastic kitchen wrap combined with bran in the ratio 1:1 with chitin sourced from larvae exoskeleton fed only with bran. Analysis of the frass by ATR-FTIR showed very similar spectra and confirmed degradation of the plastic feed components, while ATR-FTIR analysis of the exoskeleton verified the absence of any plastic residue. Deproteinization followed by demineralization produced 6.78 -5.29 % chitin, showing that plastic (polystyrene or plastic kitchen wrap) in the larvae diet resulted in heavier insect exoskeleton, but yielded slightly less chitin, with the lowest value obtained for plastic kitchen wrap in the insect diet. The deacetylation degree of 98.17-98.61% was determined from measured ATR-FTIR spectra. XRD analysis confirmed the presence of -chitin with a crystallinity index of 66.5-62% and crystallite size 4-5 nm. Thermogravimetric analysis showed similar degradation curves for all chitin samples, with two degradation steps. These results show that chitin sourced from exoskeleton of T. molitor larvae fed with plastic (polystyrene or plastic kitchen wrap) and contributing to significant biodegradation of major polluting materials can be a feasible and alternative source of chitin, further promoting a bio-circular economy.
PB  - Elsevier
T2  - International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
T1  - Sourcing Chitin from Exoskeleton of Tenebrio molitor Fed with Polystyrene or Plastic Kitchen Wrap
IS  - Part 2
VL  - 268
DO  - 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131731
SP  - 131731
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Ilijin, Larisa and Nikolić, Maria Vesna and Vasiljević, Zorka and Todorović, Dajana and Mrdaković, Marija and Vlahović, Milena and Matić, Dragana and Tadić, Nenad and Perić- Mataruga, Vesna",
year = "2024",
abstract = "In this work we have characterized and compared chitin sourced from exoskeleton of Tenebrio molitor larvae fed with polystyrene or plastic kitchen wrap combined with bran in the ratio 1:1 with chitin sourced from larvae exoskeleton fed only with bran. Analysis of the frass by ATR-FTIR showed very similar spectra and confirmed degradation of the plastic feed components, while ATR-FTIR analysis of the exoskeleton verified the absence of any plastic residue. Deproteinization followed by demineralization produced 6.78 -5.29 % chitin, showing that plastic (polystyrene or plastic kitchen wrap) in the larvae diet resulted in heavier insect exoskeleton, but yielded slightly less chitin, with the lowest value obtained for plastic kitchen wrap in the insect diet. The deacetylation degree of 98.17-98.61% was determined from measured ATR-FTIR spectra. XRD analysis confirmed the presence of -chitin with a crystallinity index of 66.5-62% and crystallite size 4-5 nm. Thermogravimetric analysis showed similar degradation curves for all chitin samples, with two degradation steps. These results show that chitin sourced from exoskeleton of T. molitor larvae fed with plastic (polystyrene or plastic kitchen wrap) and contributing to significant biodegradation of major polluting materials can be a feasible and alternative source of chitin, further promoting a bio-circular economy.",
publisher = "Elsevier",
journal = "International Journal of Biological Macromolecules",
title = "Sourcing Chitin from Exoskeleton of Tenebrio molitor Fed with Polystyrene or Plastic Kitchen Wrap",
number = "Part 2",
volume = "268",
doi = "10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131731",
pages = "131731"
}

Ilijin, L., Nikolić, M. V., Vasiljević, Z., Todorović, D., Mrdaković, M., Vlahović, M., Matić, D., Tadić, N.,& Perić- Mataruga, V.. (2024). Sourcing Chitin from Exoskeleton of Tenebrio molitor Fed with Polystyrene or Plastic Kitchen Wrap. in International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
Elsevier., 268(Part 2), 131731.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131731

Ilijin L, Nikolić MV, Vasiljević Z, Todorović D, Mrdaković M, Vlahović M, Matić D, Tadić N, Perić- Mataruga V. Sourcing Chitin from Exoskeleton of Tenebrio molitor Fed with Polystyrene or Plastic Kitchen Wrap. in International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 2024;268(Part 2):131731.
doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131731 .

Ilijin, Larisa, Nikolić, Maria Vesna, Vasiljević, Zorka, Todorović, Dajana, Mrdaković, Marija, Vlahović, Milena, Matić, Dragana, Tadić, Nenad, Perić- Mataruga, Vesna, "Sourcing Chitin from Exoskeleton of Tenebrio molitor Fed with Polystyrene or Plastic Kitchen Wrap" in International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 268, no. Part 2 (2024):131731,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131731 . .

TY  - DATA
AU  - Vlajnić, Lea
AU  - Savković, Uroš
AU  - Jović, Jelena
AU  - Budečević, Sanja
AU  - Stojković, Biljana
AU  - Đorđević, Mirko
PY  - 2024
UR  - http://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6696
AB  - Data sets for life history traits (early fecundity, total fecundity, lifespan and fertility) of female and male seed beetles (Acanthoscelides obtectus) harbouring one of the three naturally occurring mitochondrial haplotypes (MG1a, MG1d and MG3b).
PB  - Belgrade: Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković"– National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade
T1  - TFT life history
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_6696
ER  - 

@misc{
author = "Vlajnić, Lea and Savković, Uroš and Jović, Jelena and Budečević, Sanja and Stojković, Biljana and Đorđević, Mirko",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Data sets for life history traits (early fecundity, total fecundity, lifespan and fertility) of female and male seed beetles (Acanthoscelides obtectus) harbouring one of the three naturally occurring mitochondrial haplotypes (MG1a, MG1d and MG3b).",
publisher = "Belgrade: Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković"– National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade",
title = "TFT life history",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_6696"
}

Vlajnić, L., Savković, U., Jović, J., Budečević, S., Stojković, B.,& Đorđević, M.. (2024). TFT life history. 
Belgrade: Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković"– National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade..
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_6696

Vlajnić L, Savković U, Jović J, Budečević S, Stojković B, Đorđević M. TFT life history. 2024;.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_6696 .

Vlajnić, Lea, Savković, Uroš, Jović, Jelena, Budečević, Sanja, Stojković, Biljana, Đorđević, Mirko, "TFT life history" (2024),
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_6696 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Rončević, Aleksa
AU  - Savković, Uroš
AU  - Đorđević, Mirko
AU  - Vlajnić, Lea
AU  - Stojković, Biljana
AU  - Budečević, Sanja
PY  - 2024
UR  - http://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6694
AB  - Morphological plasticity may be induced by altering host plants and commonly it is sexspecific in phytophagous insects. It is hypothesized that stress in insects caused by a host shift
leads to morphological changes and developmental destabilization, which may be identified
by fluctuating asymmetry. We performed reciprocal transplant experiments in eight replicated
populations of the seed beetle Acanthoscelides obtectus (Say) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae,
Bruchinae) adapted to common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L., Fabaceae) as its ancestral host
and chickpea (Cicer arietinum L., Fabaceae) as a suboptimal host. Using methods of
geometric morphometrics we assessed the effects of the short- and long-term host shift on size
and shape variation of beetles of both sexes. We also tested the hypothesis that fluctuating
asymmetry is lower when the beetles develop within seeds of the ancestral host. Our results
showed that females respond more plastically related to their body size and shape of the
abdomen, particularly during a short-term host shift, suggesting that females have a greater
importance in maintaining the population on a new host. The level of fluctuating asymmetry
is lowest in males that have evolved for generations on bean indicating that they have the
most canalized development, so we suggested that symmetry in A. obtectus is maintained by
sexual selection. Even if the beetles are adapted to a suboptimal host over many generations,
they stabilize their development after returning to the ancestral host. Our work indicates that
host shifts may change morphological aspects of the beetles in a sex-specific manner and
consequently influence their developmental trajectories.
PB  - John Wiley & Sons Ltd
T2  - Entomologia Experimentalis at Applicata
T1  - Sex-specific consequences of host shift for morphology and fluctuating asymmetry in a seed beetle: an experimental evolution approach
DO  - 10.1111/eea.13453
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Rončević, Aleksa and Savković, Uroš and Đorđević, Mirko and Vlajnić, Lea and Stojković, Biljana and Budečević, Sanja",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Morphological plasticity may be induced by altering host plants and commonly it is sexspecific in phytophagous insects. It is hypothesized that stress in insects caused by a host shift
leads to morphological changes and developmental destabilization, which may be identified
by fluctuating asymmetry. We performed reciprocal transplant experiments in eight replicated
populations of the seed beetle Acanthoscelides obtectus (Say) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae,
Bruchinae) adapted to common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L., Fabaceae) as its ancestral host
and chickpea (Cicer arietinum L., Fabaceae) as a suboptimal host. Using methods of
geometric morphometrics we assessed the effects of the short- and long-term host shift on size
and shape variation of beetles of both sexes. We also tested the hypothesis that fluctuating
asymmetry is lower when the beetles develop within seeds of the ancestral host. Our results
showed that females respond more plastically related to their body size and shape of the
abdomen, particularly during a short-term host shift, suggesting that females have a greater
importance in maintaining the population on a new host. The level of fluctuating asymmetry
is lowest in males that have evolved for generations on bean indicating that they have the
most canalized development, so we suggested that symmetry in A. obtectus is maintained by
sexual selection. Even if the beetles are adapted to a suboptimal host over many generations,
they stabilize their development after returning to the ancestral host. Our work indicates that
host shifts may change morphological aspects of the beetles in a sex-specific manner and
consequently influence their developmental trajectories.",
publisher = "John Wiley & Sons Ltd",
journal = "Entomologia Experimentalis at Applicata",
title = "Sex-specific consequences of host shift for morphology and fluctuating asymmetry in a seed beetle: an experimental evolution approach",
doi = "10.1111/eea.13453"
}

Rončević, A., Savković, U., Đorđević, M., Vlajnić, L., Stojković, B.,& Budečević, S.. (2024). Sex-specific consequences of host shift for morphology and fluctuating asymmetry in a seed beetle: an experimental evolution approach. in Entomologia Experimentalis at Applicata
John Wiley & Sons Ltd..
https://doi.org/10.1111/eea.13453

Rončević A, Savković U, Đorđević M, Vlajnić L, Stojković B, Budečević S. Sex-specific consequences of host shift for morphology and fluctuating asymmetry in a seed beetle: an experimental evolution approach. in Entomologia Experimentalis at Applicata. 2024;.
doi:10.1111/eea.13453 .

Rončević, Aleksa, Savković, Uroš, Đorđević, Mirko, Vlajnić, Lea, Stojković, Biljana, Budečević, Sanja, "Sex-specific consequences of host shift for morphology and fluctuating asymmetry in a seed beetle: an experimental evolution approach" in Entomologia Experimentalis at Applicata (2024),
https://doi.org/10.1111/eea.13453 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Batinić, Petar
AU  - Jovanović, Aleksandra
AU  - Stojković, Dejan
AU  - Zengin, Gokhan
AU  - Cvijetić, Ilija
AU  - Gašić, Uroš
AU  - Čutović, Natalija
AU  - Pešić, Mirjana
AU  - Milinčić, Danijel
AU  - Carević, Tamara
AU  - Marinković, Aleksandar
AU  - Bugarski, Branko
AU  - Marković, Tatjana
PY  - 2024
UR  - http://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6687
AB  - Without being aware of their chemical composition, many cultures have used herbaceous peony roots for medicinal purposes. Modern phytopreparations intended for use in human therapy require specific knowledge about the chemistry of peony roots and their biological activities. In this study, ethanol–water extracts were prepared by maceration and microwave- and ultrasound-assisted extractions (MAE and UAE, respectively) in order to obtain bioactive molecules from the roots of Paeonia tenuifolia L., Paeonia peregrina Mill., and Paeonia officinalis L. wild growing in Serbia. Chemical characterization; polyphenol and flavonoid content; antioxidant, multianti-enzymatic, and antibacterial activities of extracts; and in vitro gastrointestinal digestion (GID) of hot water extracts were performed. The strongest anti-cholinesterase activity was observed in PT extracts. The highest anti-ABTS (2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) radical potential was observed in PP extracts, whereas against DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radicals), the best results were achieved with PO extracts. Regarding antibacterial activity, extracts were strongly potent against Bacillus cereus. A molecular docking simulation was conducted to gather insights into the binding affinity and interactions of polyphenols and other Paeonia-specific molecules in the active sites of tested enzymes. In vitro GID of Paeonia teas showed a different recovery and behavior of the individual bioactives, with an increased recovery of methyl gallate and digallate and a decreased recovery of paeoniflorin and its derivatives. PT (Gulenovci) and PP (Pirot) extracts obtained by UAE and M were more efficient in the majority of the bioactivity assays. This study represents an initial step toward the possible application of Paeonia root extracts in pharmacy, medicine, and food technologies.
PB  - Basel: MDPI
T2  - Pharmaceuticals
T1  - Phytochemical Analysis, Biological Activities, and Molecular Docking Studies of Root Extracts from Paeonia Species in Serbia
IS  - 4
VL  - 17
DO  - 10.3390/ph17040518
SP  - 518
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Batinić, Petar and Jovanović, Aleksandra and Stojković, Dejan and Zengin, Gokhan and Cvijetić, Ilija and Gašić, Uroš and Čutović, Natalija and Pešić, Mirjana and Milinčić, Danijel and Carević, Tamara and Marinković, Aleksandar and Bugarski, Branko and Marković, Tatjana",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Without being aware of their chemical composition, many cultures have used herbaceous peony roots for medicinal purposes. Modern phytopreparations intended for use in human therapy require specific knowledge about the chemistry of peony roots and their biological activities. In this study, ethanol–water extracts were prepared by maceration and microwave- and ultrasound-assisted extractions (MAE and UAE, respectively) in order to obtain bioactive molecules from the roots of Paeonia tenuifolia L., Paeonia peregrina Mill., and Paeonia officinalis L. wild growing in Serbia. Chemical characterization; polyphenol and flavonoid content; antioxidant, multianti-enzymatic, and antibacterial activities of extracts; and in vitro gastrointestinal digestion (GID) of hot water extracts were performed. The strongest anti-cholinesterase activity was observed in PT extracts. The highest anti-ABTS (2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) radical potential was observed in PP extracts, whereas against DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radicals), the best results were achieved with PO extracts. Regarding antibacterial activity, extracts were strongly potent against Bacillus cereus. A molecular docking simulation was conducted to gather insights into the binding affinity and interactions of polyphenols and other Paeonia-specific molecules in the active sites of tested enzymes. In vitro GID of Paeonia teas showed a different recovery and behavior of the individual bioactives, with an increased recovery of methyl gallate and digallate and a decreased recovery of paeoniflorin and its derivatives. PT (Gulenovci) and PP (Pirot) extracts obtained by UAE and M were more efficient in the majority of the bioactivity assays. This study represents an initial step toward the possible application of Paeonia root extracts in pharmacy, medicine, and food technologies.",
publisher = "Basel: MDPI",
journal = "Pharmaceuticals",
title = "Phytochemical Analysis, Biological Activities, and Molecular Docking Studies of Root Extracts from Paeonia Species in Serbia",
number = "4",
volume = "17",
doi = "10.3390/ph17040518",
pages = "518"
}

Batinić, P., Jovanović, A., Stojković, D., Zengin, G., Cvijetić, I., Gašić, U., Čutović, N., Pešić, M., Milinčić, D., Carević, T., Marinković, A., Bugarski, B.,& Marković, T.. (2024). Phytochemical Analysis, Biological Activities, and Molecular Docking Studies of Root Extracts from Paeonia Species in Serbia. in Pharmaceuticals
Basel: MDPI., 17(4), 518.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ph17040518

Batinić P, Jovanović A, Stojković D, Zengin G, Cvijetić I, Gašić U, Čutović N, Pešić M, Milinčić D, Carević T, Marinković A, Bugarski B, Marković T. Phytochemical Analysis, Biological Activities, and Molecular Docking Studies of Root Extracts from Paeonia Species in Serbia. in Pharmaceuticals. 2024;17(4):518.
doi:10.3390/ph17040518 .

Batinić, Petar, Jovanović, Aleksandra, Stojković, Dejan, Zengin, Gokhan, Cvijetić, Ilija, Gašić, Uroš, Čutović, Natalija, Pešić, Mirjana, Milinčić, Danijel, Carević, Tamara, Marinković, Aleksandar, Bugarski, Branko, Marković, Tatjana, "Phytochemical Analysis, Biological Activities, and Molecular Docking Studies of Root Extracts from Paeonia Species in Serbia" in Pharmaceuticals, 17, no. 4 (2024):518,
https://doi.org/10.3390/ph17040518 . .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Kolarević, Stoimir
AU  - Micsinai, Adrienn
AU  - Szanto-Egesz, Reka
AU  - Lukacs, Alena
AU  - Kračun-Kolarević, Margareta
AU  - Jovanović Marić, Jovana
AU  - Đorđević, Ana
AU  - Vojnović-Milutinović, Danijela
AU  - Kirschner, Alexander
AU  - Farnleitner, Andreas
AU  - Linke, Rita
AU  - Đukić, Aleksandar
AU  - Kostić, Jovana
AU  - Sunjog, Karolina
AU  - Paunović, Momir
PY  - 2024
UR  - http://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6693
AB  - Pollution of surface waters still represents one of the major environmental challenges in the Republic of Serbia, where wastewaters are discharged directly into the recipients without proper treatment. Within the last decade, we have assessed the microbiological water quality of more than 100 sites situated at different water bodies in Serbia. Quality was determined using faecal indicator bacteria, while microbial source tracking was employed to assess the source of pollution. Almost 50 % of the investigated sites were characterized by critical or even higher level of faecal contamination indicating that untreated wastewaters indeed represent significant pollution pressure on surface waters. Human-associated markers were prevalent in samples from the majority of contaminated sites but the source of pollution was not exclusively human-associated. 
The impact on the water quality of the Danube River was demonstrated in our previous research conducted at the whole river level within the Joint Danube Surveys. In the river stretch from Novi Sad to its confluence with the Velika Morava River, all the midstream samples were critically polluted. In this section, the highest level of pollution was recorded downstream of Belgrade. As ultimate recipients of wastewaters, Danube and its largest tributary Sava currently represent the only solution for disposing of wastewaters originating from the Serbian capital‘s 1,700,000 inhabitants. Such kind of disposal rises additional issues such as antimicrobial resistance and presence of infectious agents in water. For instance during COVID-19 pandemic, we have demonstrated that SARS-CoV-2 RNA can be detected even in surface waters of the Danube River at the sites receiving high wastewater loads from Belgrade which was the unique case for the Basin. 
Despites its extreme importance in this case, wastewater-based epidemiology is neglected in our country and hereby we would like to emphasize the need for implementation of program of such kind in Serbia.
PB  - Belgrade: Serbian Society for Microbiology
C3  - Book of abstracts: 13th Congress of Microbiologists of Serbia: Mikromed Regio 5: From biotechnology to human and planetary health; 2024 Apr 4-6; Belgrade, Serbia
T1  - Impact of untreated wastewaters on the microbiological water quality  of the Danube River  and its tributaries in Serbia
SP  - 65
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_6693
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Kolarević, Stoimir and Micsinai, Adrienn and Szanto-Egesz, Reka and Lukacs, Alena and Kračun-Kolarević, Margareta and Jovanović Marić, Jovana and Đorđević, Ana and Vojnović-Milutinović, Danijela and Kirschner, Alexander and Farnleitner, Andreas and Linke, Rita and Đukić, Aleksandar and Kostić, Jovana and Sunjog, Karolina and Paunović, Momir",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Pollution of surface waters still represents one of the major environmental challenges in the Republic of Serbia, where wastewaters are discharged directly into the recipients without proper treatment. Within the last decade, we have assessed the microbiological water quality of more than 100 sites situated at different water bodies in Serbia. Quality was determined using faecal indicator bacteria, while microbial source tracking was employed to assess the source of pollution. Almost 50 % of the investigated sites were characterized by critical or even higher level of faecal contamination indicating that untreated wastewaters indeed represent significant pollution pressure on surface waters. Human-associated markers were prevalent in samples from the majority of contaminated sites but the source of pollution was not exclusively human-associated. 
The impact on the water quality of the Danube River was demonstrated in our previous research conducted at the whole river level within the Joint Danube Surveys. In the river stretch from Novi Sad to its confluence with the Velika Morava River, all the midstream samples were critically polluted. In this section, the highest level of pollution was recorded downstream of Belgrade. As ultimate recipients of wastewaters, Danube and its largest tributary Sava currently represent the only solution for disposing of wastewaters originating from the Serbian capital‘s 1,700,000 inhabitants. Such kind of disposal rises additional issues such as antimicrobial resistance and presence of infectious agents in water. For instance during COVID-19 pandemic, we have demonstrated that SARS-CoV-2 RNA can be detected even in surface waters of the Danube River at the sites receiving high wastewater loads from Belgrade which was the unique case for the Basin. 
Despites its extreme importance in this case, wastewater-based epidemiology is neglected in our country and hereby we would like to emphasize the need for implementation of program of such kind in Serbia.",
publisher = "Belgrade: Serbian Society for Microbiology",
journal = "Book of abstracts: 13th Congress of Microbiologists of Serbia: Mikromed Regio 5: From biotechnology to human and planetary health; 2024 Apr 4-6; Belgrade, Serbia",
title = "Impact of untreated wastewaters on the microbiological water quality  of the Danube River  and its tributaries in Serbia",
pages = "65",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_6693"
}

Kolarević, S., Micsinai, A., Szanto-Egesz, R., Lukacs, A., Kračun-Kolarević, M., Jovanović Marić, J., Đorđević, A., Vojnović-Milutinović, D., Kirschner, A., Farnleitner, A., Linke, R., Đukić, A., Kostić, J., Sunjog, K.,& Paunović, M.. (2024). Impact of untreated wastewaters on the microbiological water quality  of the Danube River  and its tributaries in Serbia. in Book of abstracts: 13th Congress of Microbiologists of Serbia: Mikromed Regio 5: From biotechnology to human and planetary health; 2024 Apr 4-6; Belgrade, Serbia
Belgrade: Serbian Society for Microbiology., 65.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_6693

Kolarević S, Micsinai A, Szanto-Egesz R, Lukacs A, Kračun-Kolarević M, Jovanović Marić J, Đorđević A, Vojnović-Milutinović D, Kirschner A, Farnleitner A, Linke R, Đukić A, Kostić J, Sunjog K, Paunović M. Impact of untreated wastewaters on the microbiological water quality  of the Danube River  and its tributaries in Serbia. in Book of abstracts: 13th Congress of Microbiologists of Serbia: Mikromed Regio 5: From biotechnology to human and planetary health; 2024 Apr 4-6; Belgrade, Serbia. 2024;:65.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_6693 .

Kolarević, Stoimir, Micsinai, Adrienn, Szanto-Egesz, Reka, Lukacs, Alena, Kračun-Kolarević, Margareta, Jovanović Marić, Jovana, Đorđević, Ana, Vojnović-Milutinović, Danijela, Kirschner, Alexander, Farnleitner, Andreas, Linke, Rita, Đukić, Aleksandar, Kostić, Jovana, Sunjog, Karolina, Paunović, Momir, "Impact of untreated wastewaters on the microbiological water quality  of the Danube River  and its tributaries in Serbia" in Book of abstracts: 13th Congress of Microbiologists of Serbia: Mikromed Regio 5: From biotechnology to human and planetary health; 2024 Apr 4-6; Belgrade, Serbia (2024):65,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_6693 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ferree, Patrick M.
AU  - Blagojević, Jelena
AU  - Houben, Andreas
AU  - Martins, Cesar
AU  - Trifonov, Vladimir A.
AU  - Vujošević, Mladen
PY  - 2024
UR  - http://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6686
AB  - Since the discovery of B chromosomes, multiple different definitions of these selfish genetic elements have been put forth. We reconsidered early definitions in light of recently published studies. While there are many characteristics that vary among different B chromosomes, such as their evolutionary origins, size, segregation behaviors, gene content, and function, there is one defining trait of all B chromosomes: they are nonessential for the organism. The points raised here may be useful for framing future B chromosome studies and help guide the categorization of new chromosomal elements that are uncovered in genomic studies.
PB  - Oxford University Press
T2  - G3: Genes|Genomes|Genetics
T1  - What is a B chromosome? Early definitions revisited
DO  - 10.1093/g3journal/jkae068
SP  - jkae068
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Ferree, Patrick M. and Blagojević, Jelena and Houben, Andreas and Martins, Cesar and Trifonov, Vladimir A. and Vujošević, Mladen",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Since the discovery of B chromosomes, multiple different definitions of these selfish genetic elements have been put forth. We reconsidered early definitions in light of recently published studies. While there are many characteristics that vary among different B chromosomes, such as their evolutionary origins, size, segregation behaviors, gene content, and function, there is one defining trait of all B chromosomes: they are nonessential for the organism. The points raised here may be useful for framing future B chromosome studies and help guide the categorization of new chromosomal elements that are uncovered in genomic studies.",
publisher = "Oxford University Press",
journal = "G3: Genes|Genomes|Genetics",
title = "What is a B chromosome? Early definitions revisited",
doi = "10.1093/g3journal/jkae068",
pages = "jkae068"
}

Ferree, P. M., Blagojević, J., Houben, A., Martins, C., Trifonov, V. A.,& Vujošević, M.. (2024). What is a B chromosome? Early definitions revisited. in G3: Genes|Genomes|Genetics
Oxford University Press., jkae068.
https://doi.org/10.1093/g3journal/jkae068

Ferree PM, Blagojević J, Houben A, Martins C, Trifonov VA, Vujošević M. What is a B chromosome? Early definitions revisited. in G3: Genes|Genomes|Genetics. 2024;:jkae068.
doi:10.1093/g3journal/jkae068 .

Ferree, Patrick M., Blagojević, Jelena, Houben, Andreas, Martins, Cesar, Trifonov, Vladimir A., Vujošević, Mladen, "What is a B chromosome? Early definitions revisited" in G3: Genes|Genomes|Genetics (2024):jkae068,
https://doi.org/10.1093/g3journal/jkae068 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Stegnjaić, Goran
AU  - Jevtić, Bojan
AU  - Lazarević, Milica
AU  - Ignjatović, Đurđica
AU  - Tomić, Mirko
AU  - Nikolovski, Neda
AU  - Bjelobaba, Ivana
AU  - Momčilović, Miljana
AU  - Dimitrijević, Mirjana
AU  - Miljković, Đorđe
AU  - Stanisavljević, Suzana
PY  - 2024
UR  - http://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6643
AB  - We have recently characterized experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) induced in DA rats with spinal cord homogenate without complete Freund’s adjuvant (CFA). The main advantage of this multiple sclerosis model is the lack of CFA-related confounding effects which represent the major obstacles in translating findings from EAE to multiple sclerosis. Here, antigen specificity of the cellular and humoral immune response directed against the central nervous system was explored. The reactivity of T and B cells to myelin basic protein, myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein, and β-synuclein was detected. Having in mind that reactivity against β-synuclein was previously associated with autoimmunity against the brain, the infiltration of immune cells into different brain compartments, i.e. pons, cerebellum, hippocampus, and cortex was determined. T cell infiltration was observed in all structures examined. This finding stimulated investigation of the effects of immunization on DA rat behavior using the elevated plus maze and the open field test. Rats recovered from EAE displayed increased anxiety-like behavior. These data support CFA-free EAE in DA rats as a useful model for multiple sclerosis research.
PB  - Elsevier
T2  - Immunology Letters
T1  - Brain inflammation in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis induced in Dark Agouti rats with spinal cord homogenate
VL  - 267
DO  - 10.1016/j.imlet.2024.106852
SP  - 106852
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Stegnjaić, Goran and Jevtić, Bojan and Lazarević, Milica and Ignjatović, Đurđica and Tomić, Mirko and Nikolovski, Neda and Bjelobaba, Ivana and Momčilović, Miljana and Dimitrijević, Mirjana and Miljković, Đorđe and Stanisavljević, Suzana",
year = "2024",
abstract = "We have recently characterized experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) induced in DA rats with spinal cord homogenate without complete Freund’s adjuvant (CFA). The main advantage of this multiple sclerosis model is the lack of CFA-related confounding effects which represent the major obstacles in translating findings from EAE to multiple sclerosis. Here, antigen specificity of the cellular and humoral immune response directed against the central nervous system was explored. The reactivity of T and B cells to myelin basic protein, myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein, and β-synuclein was detected. Having in mind that reactivity against β-synuclein was previously associated with autoimmunity against the brain, the infiltration of immune cells into different brain compartments, i.e. pons, cerebellum, hippocampus, and cortex was determined. T cell infiltration was observed in all structures examined. This finding stimulated investigation of the effects of immunization on DA rat behavior using the elevated plus maze and the open field test. Rats recovered from EAE displayed increased anxiety-like behavior. These data support CFA-free EAE in DA rats as a useful model for multiple sclerosis research.",
publisher = "Elsevier",
journal = "Immunology Letters",
title = "Brain inflammation in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis induced in Dark Agouti rats with spinal cord homogenate",
volume = "267",
doi = "10.1016/j.imlet.2024.106852",
pages = "106852"
}

Stegnjaić, G., Jevtić, B., Lazarević, M., Ignjatović, Đ., Tomić, M., Nikolovski, N., Bjelobaba, I., Momčilović, M., Dimitrijević, M., Miljković, Đ.,& Stanisavljević, S.. (2024). Brain inflammation in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis induced in Dark Agouti rats with spinal cord homogenate. in Immunology Letters
Elsevier., 267, 106852.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.imlet.2024.106852

Stegnjaić G, Jevtić B, Lazarević M, Ignjatović Đ, Tomić M, Nikolovski N, Bjelobaba I, Momčilović M, Dimitrijević M, Miljković Đ, Stanisavljević S. Brain inflammation in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis induced in Dark Agouti rats with spinal cord homogenate. in Immunology Letters. 2024;267:106852.
doi:10.1016/j.imlet.2024.106852 .

Stegnjaić, Goran, Jevtić, Bojan, Lazarević, Milica, Ignjatović, Đurđica, Tomić, Mirko, Nikolovski, Neda, Bjelobaba, Ivana, Momčilović, Miljana, Dimitrijević, Mirjana, Miljković, Đorđe, Stanisavljević, Suzana, "Brain inflammation in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis induced in Dark Agouti rats with spinal cord homogenate" in Immunology Letters, 267 (2024):106852,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.imlet.2024.106852 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Paunović, Marija
AU  - Milošević, Maja
AU  - Mitrović-Ajtić, Olivera
AU  - Veličković, Nataša
AU  - Mićić, Bojana
AU  - Nedić, Olgica
AU  - Todorović, Vanja
AU  - Vučić, Vesna
AU  - Petrović, Snježana
PY  - 2024
UR  - http://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6684
AB  - Diets high in fat and sugar lead to metabolic syndrome (MetS) and related chronic diseases. We
investigated the effects of commercially available, cold-pressed polyphenol-rich black currant
(BC) and cornelian cherry (CC) juices on the prevention of MetS in Wistar rats induced by a 10-
weeks high-fat high-fructose (HFF) diet. Juice consumption, either BC or CC, with a HFF diet
resulted in lower serum triglycerides compared to only the HFF consumption. Both juices also
mitigated the effects of HFF on the liver, pancreas, and adipose tissue, by preserving liver and
pancreas histomorphology and reducing visceral fat and adipocyte size. Furthermore, supple-
mentation with both juices reduced glucagon and up-regulated insulin expression in the pancreas
of the rats on the HFF diet, whereas the BC also showed improved glucose regulation. BC juice
also reduced the expression of IL-6 and hepatic inflammation compared to the group only on HFF
diet. Both juices, especially BC, could be a convenient solution for the prevention of MetS in
humans.
PB  - Elsevier Ltd.
T2  - Heliyon
T1  - Polyphenol-rich black currant and cornelian cherry juices ameliorate metabolic syndrome induced by a high-fat high-fructose diet in Wistar rats
IS  - 7
VL  - 10
DO  - 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27709
SP  - e27709
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Paunović, Marija and Milošević, Maja and Mitrović-Ajtić, Olivera and Veličković, Nataša and Mićić, Bojana and Nedić, Olgica and Todorović, Vanja and Vučić, Vesna and Petrović, Snježana",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Diets high in fat and sugar lead to metabolic syndrome (MetS) and related chronic diseases. We
investigated the effects of commercially available, cold-pressed polyphenol-rich black currant
(BC) and cornelian cherry (CC) juices on the prevention of MetS in Wistar rats induced by a 10-
weeks high-fat high-fructose (HFF) diet. Juice consumption, either BC or CC, with a HFF diet
resulted in lower serum triglycerides compared to only the HFF consumption. Both juices also
mitigated the effects of HFF on the liver, pancreas, and adipose tissue, by preserving liver and
pancreas histomorphology and reducing visceral fat and adipocyte size. Furthermore, supple-
mentation with both juices reduced glucagon and up-regulated insulin expression in the pancreas
of the rats on the HFF diet, whereas the BC also showed improved glucose regulation. BC juice
also reduced the expression of IL-6 and hepatic inflammation compared to the group only on HFF
diet. Both juices, especially BC, could be a convenient solution for the prevention of MetS in
humans.",
publisher = "Elsevier Ltd.",
journal = "Heliyon",
title = "Polyphenol-rich black currant and cornelian cherry juices ameliorate metabolic syndrome induced by a high-fat high-fructose diet in Wistar rats",
number = "7",
volume = "10",
doi = "10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27709",
pages = "e27709"
}

Paunović, M., Milošević, M., Mitrović-Ajtić, O., Veličković, N., Mićić, B., Nedić, O., Todorović, V., Vučić, V.,& Petrović, S.. (2024). Polyphenol-rich black currant and cornelian cherry juices ameliorate metabolic syndrome induced by a high-fat high-fructose diet in Wistar rats. in Heliyon
Elsevier Ltd.., 10(7), e27709.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27709

Paunović M, Milošević M, Mitrović-Ajtić O, Veličković N, Mićić B, Nedić O, Todorović V, Vučić V, Petrović S. Polyphenol-rich black currant and cornelian cherry juices ameliorate metabolic syndrome induced by a high-fat high-fructose diet in Wistar rats. in Heliyon. 2024;10(7):e27709.
doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27709 .

Paunović, Marija, Milošević, Maja, Mitrović-Ajtić, Olivera, Veličković, Nataša, Mićić, Bojana, Nedić, Olgica, Todorović, Vanja, Vučić, Vesna, Petrović, Snježana, "Polyphenol-rich black currant and cornelian cherry juices ameliorate metabolic syndrome induced by a high-fat high-fructose diet in Wistar rats" in Heliyon, 10, no. 7 (2024):e27709,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27709 . .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Petrović, Snježana
AU  - Paunović, Marija
AU  - Veličković, Nataša
AU  - Mićić, Bojana
AU  - Milošević, Maja
AU  - Arsić, Aleksandra
AU  - Pokimica, Biljana
AU  - Vučić, Vesna
PY  - 2024
UR  - http://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6683
AB  - Our study was aimed to investigate the effects of commercially available, cold-pressed polyphenol-rich black currant (BC) juice on fat accumulation, blood lipids, insulin resistance, high blood pressure, and inflammation, in rats placed on high-fat high-fructose (HFF) diet. Coadministration of BC juice significantly reduced diet-induced adiposity and plasma triglycerides levels, improved glucose tolerance, and suppressed hepatic inflammation during prolonged HFF feeding in rats. These findings suggest that consumption of BC juice may  counter the harmful effects of the Western diet rich in fats and sugars, and to be useful for the prevention of metabolic syndrome development and progression.
PB  - Čačak: Faculty of Agronomy in Čačak, University of Kragujevac
C3  - Proceedings: 2nd International Symposium on Biotechnology: SYMBIOTECH; 2024 Mar 14–15; Čačak, Serbia
T1  - Polyphenol-rich black currant juice ameliorates metabolic syndrome induced by high-fat diet in rats
SP  - 595
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_6683
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Petrović, Snježana and Paunović, Marija and Veličković, Nataša and Mićić, Bojana and Milošević, Maja and Arsić, Aleksandra and Pokimica, Biljana and Vučić, Vesna",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Our study was aimed to investigate the effects of commercially available, cold-pressed polyphenol-rich black currant (BC) juice on fat accumulation, blood lipids, insulin resistance, high blood pressure, and inflammation, in rats placed on high-fat high-fructose (HFF) diet. Coadministration of BC juice significantly reduced diet-induced adiposity and plasma triglycerides levels, improved glucose tolerance, and suppressed hepatic inflammation during prolonged HFF feeding in rats. These findings suggest that consumption of BC juice may  counter the harmful effects of the Western diet rich in fats and sugars, and to be useful for the prevention of metabolic syndrome development and progression.",
publisher = "Čačak: Faculty of Agronomy in Čačak, University of Kragujevac",
journal = "Proceedings: 2nd International Symposium on Biotechnology: SYMBIOTECH; 2024 Mar 14–15; Čačak, Serbia",
title = "Polyphenol-rich black currant juice ameliorates metabolic syndrome induced by high-fat diet in rats",
pages = "595",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_6683"
}

Petrović, S., Paunović, M., Veličković, N., Mićić, B., Milošević, M., Arsić, A., Pokimica, B.,& Vučić, V.. (2024). Polyphenol-rich black currant juice ameliorates metabolic syndrome induced by high-fat diet in rats. in Proceedings: 2nd International Symposium on Biotechnology: SYMBIOTECH; 2024 Mar 14–15; Čačak, Serbia
Čačak: Faculty of Agronomy in Čačak, University of Kragujevac., 595.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_6683

Petrović S, Paunović M, Veličković N, Mićić B, Milošević M, Arsić A, Pokimica B, Vučić V. Polyphenol-rich black currant juice ameliorates metabolic syndrome induced by high-fat diet in rats. in Proceedings: 2nd International Symposium on Biotechnology: SYMBIOTECH; 2024 Mar 14–15; Čačak, Serbia. 2024;:595.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_6683 .

Petrović, Snježana, Paunović, Marija, Veličković, Nataša, Mićić, Bojana, Milošević, Maja, Arsić, Aleksandra, Pokimica, Biljana, Vučić, Vesna, "Polyphenol-rich black currant juice ameliorates metabolic syndrome induced by high-fat diet in rats" in Proceedings: 2nd International Symposium on Biotechnology: SYMBIOTECH; 2024 Mar 14–15; Čačak, Serbia (2024):595,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_6683 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Tubić, Bojana
AU  - Anđus, Stefan
AU  - Zorić, Katarina
AU  - Vasiljević, Božica
AU  - Jovičić, Katarina
AU  - Čanak Atlagić, Jelena
AU  - Paunović, Momir
PY  - 2024
UR  - http://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6637
AB  - The aim of the study was to test the significance of the EPT index in the water quality assessment of three types of water bodies in hilly and mountainous region of Serbia. The aquatic macroinver-tebrate community was dominated by the group of insects, of which 95 taxa represent the EPT group. We compared the obtained values of biological indices used for the assessment of water quality according to the national legislation with the overall status assessment represented by the ecological quality classes (EQC). The results of the Spearman correlation test showed a negative correlation of EQC with the EPT index, BMWP score, H', total number of taxa and number of sen-sitive taxa, while a positive correlation was observed for the values of SI and Tubificinae %. The values of EQC and biological indices were subjected to principal component analysis (PCA). The results showed that the parameters that contributed most to the differences were the EPT index, the BMWP score and the number of sensitive taxa. The results indicate that the EPT index is an excellent indicator of changes in water quality and an important tool for the ecological categoriza-tion of water bodies in mountain regions.
PB  - Basel: MDPI
T2  - Water
T1  - Aquatic Insects (Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera and Trichoptera) metric as important tool in Water Quality Assessment in hilly and mountain streams
IS  - 6
VL  - 16
DO  - 10.3390/w16060849
SP  - 849
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Tubić, Bojana and Anđus, Stefan and Zorić, Katarina and Vasiljević, Božica and Jovičić, Katarina and Čanak Atlagić, Jelena and Paunović, Momir",
year = "2024",
abstract = "The aim of the study was to test the significance of the EPT index in the water quality assessment of three types of water bodies in hilly and mountainous region of Serbia. The aquatic macroinver-tebrate community was dominated by the group of insects, of which 95 taxa represent the EPT group. We compared the obtained values of biological indices used for the assessment of water quality according to the national legislation with the overall status assessment represented by the ecological quality classes (EQC). The results of the Spearman correlation test showed a negative correlation of EQC with the EPT index, BMWP score, H', total number of taxa and number of sen-sitive taxa, while a positive correlation was observed for the values of SI and Tubificinae %. The values of EQC and biological indices were subjected to principal component analysis (PCA). The results showed that the parameters that contributed most to the differences were the EPT index, the BMWP score and the number of sensitive taxa. The results indicate that the EPT index is an excellent indicator of changes in water quality and an important tool for the ecological categoriza-tion of water bodies in mountain regions.",
publisher = "Basel: MDPI",
journal = "Water",
title = "Aquatic Insects (Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera and Trichoptera) metric as important tool in Water Quality Assessment in hilly and mountain streams",
number = "6",
volume = "16",
doi = "10.3390/w16060849",
pages = "849"
}

Tubić, B., Anđus, S., Zorić, K., Vasiljević, B., Jovičić, K., Čanak Atlagić, J.,& Paunović, M.. (2024). Aquatic Insects (Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera and Trichoptera) metric as important tool in Water Quality Assessment in hilly and mountain streams. in Water
Basel: MDPI., 16(6), 849.
https://doi.org/10.3390/w16060849

Tubić B, Anđus S, Zorić K, Vasiljević B, Jovičić K, Čanak Atlagić J, Paunović M. Aquatic Insects (Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera and Trichoptera) metric as important tool in Water Quality Assessment in hilly and mountain streams. in Water. 2024;16(6):849.
doi:10.3390/w16060849 .

Tubić, Bojana, Anđus, Stefan, Zorić, Katarina, Vasiljević, Božica, Jovičić, Katarina, Čanak Atlagić, Jelena, Paunović, Momir, "Aquatic Insects (Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera and Trichoptera) metric as important tool in Water Quality Assessment in hilly and mountain streams" in Water, 16, no. 6 (2024):849,
https://doi.org/10.3390/w16060849 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Pajić, Tanja
AU  - Stevanović, Katarina
AU  - Todorović, Nataša
AU  - Krmpot, Aleksandar J
AU  - Živić, Miroslav
AU  - Savić-Šević, Svetlana
AU  - Lević, Steva M
AU  - Stanić, Marina
AU  - Pantelić, Dejan
AU  - Jelenković, Brana
AU  - Rabasović, Mihailo D
PY  - 2024
UR  - http://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6666
AB  - Studying the membrane physiology of filamentous fungi is key to understanding their interactions with the environment and crucial for developing new therapeutic strategies for disease-causing pathogens. However, their plasma membrane has been inaccessible for a micron-sized patch-clamp pipette for pA current recordings due to the rigid chitinous cell wall. Here, we report the first femtosecond IR laser nanosurgery of the cell wall of the filamentous fungi, which enabled patch-clamp measurements on protoplasts released from hyphae. A reproducible and highly precise (diffraction-limited, submicron resolution) method for obtaining viable released protoplasts was developed. Protoplast release from the nanosurgery-generated incisions in the cell wall was achieved from different regions of the hyphae. The plasma membrane of the obtained protoplasts formed tight and high-resistance (GΩ) contacts with the recording pipette. The entire nanosurgical procedure followed by the patch-clamp technique could be completed in less than 1 hour. Compared to previous studies using heterologously expressed channels, this technique provides the opportunity to identify new ionic currents and to study the properties of the ion channels in the protoplasts of filamentous fungi in their native environment.
PB  - Springer Nature
T2  - Microsystems & Nanoengineering
T1  - In vivo femtosecond laser nanosurgery of the cell wall enabling patch-clamp measurements on filamentous fungi
VL  - 10
DO  - 10.1038/s41378-024-00664-x
SP  - 47
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Pajić, Tanja and Stevanović, Katarina and Todorović, Nataša and Krmpot, Aleksandar J and Živić, Miroslav and Savić-Šević, Svetlana and Lević, Steva M and Stanić, Marina and Pantelić, Dejan and Jelenković, Brana and Rabasović, Mihailo D",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Studying the membrane physiology of filamentous fungi is key to understanding their interactions with the environment and crucial for developing new therapeutic strategies for disease-causing pathogens. However, their plasma membrane has been inaccessible for a micron-sized patch-clamp pipette for pA current recordings due to the rigid chitinous cell wall. Here, we report the first femtosecond IR laser nanosurgery of the cell wall of the filamentous fungi, which enabled patch-clamp measurements on protoplasts released from hyphae. A reproducible and highly precise (diffraction-limited, submicron resolution) method for obtaining viable released protoplasts was developed. Protoplast release from the nanosurgery-generated incisions in the cell wall was achieved from different regions of the hyphae. The plasma membrane of the obtained protoplasts formed tight and high-resistance (GΩ) contacts with the recording pipette. The entire nanosurgical procedure followed by the patch-clamp technique could be completed in less than 1 hour. Compared to previous studies using heterologously expressed channels, this technique provides the opportunity to identify new ionic currents and to study the properties of the ion channels in the protoplasts of filamentous fungi in their native environment.",
publisher = "Springer Nature",
journal = "Microsystems & Nanoengineering",
title = "In vivo femtosecond laser nanosurgery of the cell wall enabling patch-clamp measurements on filamentous fungi",
volume = "10",
doi = "10.1038/s41378-024-00664-x",
pages = "47"
}

Pajić, T., Stevanović, K., Todorović, N., Krmpot, A. J., Živić, M., Savić-Šević, S., Lević, S. M., Stanić, M., Pantelić, D., Jelenković, B.,& Rabasović, M. D.. (2024). In vivo femtosecond laser nanosurgery of the cell wall enabling patch-clamp measurements on filamentous fungi. in Microsystems & Nanoengineering
Springer Nature., 10, 47.
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41378-024-00664-x

Pajić T, Stevanović K, Todorović N, Krmpot AJ, Živić M, Savić-Šević S, Lević SM, Stanić M, Pantelić D, Jelenković B, Rabasović MD. In vivo femtosecond laser nanosurgery of the cell wall enabling patch-clamp measurements on filamentous fungi. in Microsystems & Nanoengineering. 2024;10:47.
doi:10.1038/s41378-024-00664-x .

Pajić, Tanja, Stevanović, Katarina, Todorović, Nataša, Krmpot, Aleksandar J, Živić, Miroslav, Savić-Šević, Svetlana, Lević, Steva M, Stanić, Marina, Pantelić, Dejan, Jelenković, Brana, Rabasović, Mihailo D, "In vivo femtosecond laser nanosurgery of the cell wall enabling patch-clamp measurements on filamentous fungi" in Microsystems & Nanoengineering, 10 (2024):47,
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41378-024-00664-x . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Đurić, Marija
AU  - Jevremović, Slađana
AU  - Trifunović-Momčilov, Milana
AU  - Milošević, Snežana
AU  - Subotić, Angelina
AU  - Jerinić-Prodanović, Dušanka
PY  - 2024
UR  - http://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6665
AB  - Abstract
Background Carrot is an important vegetable crop grown worldwide. The major economic problem in carrot cultivation is yellow disease caused by Bactericera trigonica, which induces biotic stress and has the greatest impact on crop productivity. Comprehensive studies on the mechanism of carrot defense response to biotic stress caused by B. trigonica infestation have yet to be conducted.
Methods The changes in photosynthetic pigments, proline, TPC, H2O2 and MDA content, DPPH radical scavenging ability, and antioxidant enzyme activity of SOD, CAT, and POX in carrot leaves in response to insect sex (female and male), rapid response (during the frst six hours), and long-term response to B. trigonica infestation were evaluated.
Results The results of our study strongly suggest that B. trigonica infestation causes signifcant changes in primary and secondary metabolism and oxidative status of carrot leaves. Photosynthetic pigment content, TPC, and DPPH and CAT activities were signifcantly reduced in carrot leaves in response to insect infestation. On the other hand, proline, H2O2 content, and the activity of the antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase and peroxidase were increased in carrot leaves after B. trigonica infestation. The results indicate that B. trigonica attenuates and delays the oxidative stress responses of carrot, allowing long-term feeding without visible changes in the plant. Carrot responded to longterm B. trigonica infestation with an increase in SOD and POX activity, suggesting that these enzymes may play a key
role in plant defense mechanisms.
Conclusions This is the frst comprehensive study strongly suggesting that B. trigonica infestation causes signifcant changes in primary and secondary metabolism and an attenuated ROS defense response in carrot leaves that enables long-term insect feeding. The information provides new insights into the mechanisms of carrot protection against B. trigonica infestation.
PB  - Springer Nature
T2  - BMC Plant Biology
T1  - Physiological and oxidative stress response of carrot (Daucus carota L.) to jumping plant-louse Bactericera trigonica Hodkinson (Hemiptera: Psylloidea) infestation
IS  - 1
VL  - 24
DO  - 10.1186/s12870-024-04946-4
SP  - 243
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Đurić, Marija and Jevremović, Slađana and Trifunović-Momčilov, Milana and Milošević, Snežana and Subotić, Angelina and Jerinić-Prodanović, Dušanka",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Abstract
Background Carrot is an important vegetable crop grown worldwide. The major economic problem in carrot cultivation is yellow disease caused by Bactericera trigonica, which induces biotic stress and has the greatest impact on crop productivity. Comprehensive studies on the mechanism of carrot defense response to biotic stress caused by B. trigonica infestation have yet to be conducted.
Methods The changes in photosynthetic pigments, proline, TPC, H2O2 and MDA content, DPPH radical scavenging ability, and antioxidant enzyme activity of SOD, CAT, and POX in carrot leaves in response to insect sex (female and male), rapid response (during the frst six hours), and long-term response to B. trigonica infestation were evaluated.
Results The results of our study strongly suggest that B. trigonica infestation causes signifcant changes in primary and secondary metabolism and oxidative status of carrot leaves. Photosynthetic pigment content, TPC, and DPPH and CAT activities were signifcantly reduced in carrot leaves in response to insect infestation. On the other hand, proline, H2O2 content, and the activity of the antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase and peroxidase were increased in carrot leaves after B. trigonica infestation. The results indicate that B. trigonica attenuates and delays the oxidative stress responses of carrot, allowing long-term feeding without visible changes in the plant. Carrot responded to longterm B. trigonica infestation with an increase in SOD and POX activity, suggesting that these enzymes may play a key
role in plant defense mechanisms.
Conclusions This is the frst comprehensive study strongly suggesting that B. trigonica infestation causes signifcant changes in primary and secondary metabolism and an attenuated ROS defense response in carrot leaves that enables long-term insect feeding. The information provides new insights into the mechanisms of carrot protection against B. trigonica infestation.",
publisher = "Springer Nature",
journal = "BMC Plant Biology",
title = "Physiological and oxidative stress response of carrot (Daucus carota L.) to jumping plant-louse Bactericera trigonica Hodkinson (Hemiptera: Psylloidea) infestation",
number = "1",
volume = "24",
doi = "10.1186/s12870-024-04946-4",
pages = "243"
}

Đurić, M., Jevremović, S., Trifunović-Momčilov, M., Milošević, S., Subotić, A.,& Jerinić-Prodanović, D.. (2024). Physiological and oxidative stress response of carrot (Daucus carota L.) to jumping plant-louse Bactericera trigonica Hodkinson (Hemiptera: Psylloidea) infestation. in BMC Plant Biology
Springer Nature., 24(1), 243.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-024-04946-4

Đurić M, Jevremović S, Trifunović-Momčilov M, Milošević S, Subotić A, Jerinić-Prodanović D. Physiological and oxidative stress response of carrot (Daucus carota L.) to jumping plant-louse Bactericera trigonica Hodkinson (Hemiptera: Psylloidea) infestation. in BMC Plant Biology. 2024;24(1):243.
doi:10.1186/s12870-024-04946-4 .

Đurić, Marija, Jevremović, Slađana, Trifunović-Momčilov, Milana, Milošević, Snežana, Subotić, Angelina, Jerinić-Prodanović, Dušanka, "Physiological and oxidative stress response of carrot (Daucus carota L.) to jumping plant-louse Bactericera trigonica Hodkinson (Hemiptera: Psylloidea) infestation" in BMC Plant Biology, 24, no. 1 (2024):243,
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-024-04946-4 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Stepanović, Ana
AU  - Terzić Jovanović, Nataša
AU  - Korać, Aleksandra
AU  - Zlatović, Mario
AU  - Nikolić, Igor
AU  - Opsenica, Igor
AU  - Pešić, Milica
PY  - 2024
UR  - http://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6664
AB  - Two novel hybrid compounds, CON1 and CON2, have been developed by combining sclareol (SC) and doxorubicin (DOX) into a single molecular entity. These hybrid compounds have a 1:1 molar ratio of covalently linked SC and DOX. They have demonstrated promising anticancer properties, especially in glioblastoma cells, and have also shown potential in treating multidrug-resistant (MDR) cancer cells that express the P-glycoprotein (P-gp) membrane transporter. CON1 and CON2 form nanoparticles, as confirmed by Zetasizer, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and chemical modeling. TEM also showed that CON1 and CON2 can be found in glioblastoma cells, specifically in the cytoplasm, different organelles, nucleus, and nucleolus. To examine the anticancer properties, the U87 glioblastoma cell line, and its corresponding multidrug-resistant U87-TxR cell line, as well as patient-derived astrocytoma grade 3 cells (ASC), were used, while normal human lung fibroblasts were used to determine the selectivity. CON1 and CON2 exhibited better resistance and selectivity profiles than DOX, showing less cytotoxicity, as evidenced by real-time cell analysis, DNA damage determination, cell death induction, mitochondrial respiration, and mitochondrial membrane depolarization studies. Cell cycle analysis and the β-galactosidase activity assay suggested that glioblastoma cells die by senescence following CON1 treatment. Overall, CON1 and CON2 showed great potential as they have better anticancer features than DOX. They are promising candidates for additional preclinical and clinical studies on glioblastoma.
PB  - Elsevier Masson SAS
T2  - Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy
T1  - Novel hybrid compounds of sclareol and doxorubicin as potential anticancer nanotherapy for glioblastoma
VL  - 174
DO  - 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116496
SP  - 116496
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Stepanović, Ana and Terzić Jovanović, Nataša and Korać, Aleksandra and Zlatović, Mario and Nikolić, Igor and Opsenica, Igor and Pešić, Milica",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Two novel hybrid compounds, CON1 and CON2, have been developed by combining sclareol (SC) and doxorubicin (DOX) into a single molecular entity. These hybrid compounds have a 1:1 molar ratio of covalently linked SC and DOX. They have demonstrated promising anticancer properties, especially in glioblastoma cells, and have also shown potential in treating multidrug-resistant (MDR) cancer cells that express the P-glycoprotein (P-gp) membrane transporter. CON1 and CON2 form nanoparticles, as confirmed by Zetasizer, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and chemical modeling. TEM also showed that CON1 and CON2 can be found in glioblastoma cells, specifically in the cytoplasm, different organelles, nucleus, and nucleolus. To examine the anticancer properties, the U87 glioblastoma cell line, and its corresponding multidrug-resistant U87-TxR cell line, as well as patient-derived astrocytoma grade 3 cells (ASC), were used, while normal human lung fibroblasts were used to determine the selectivity. CON1 and CON2 exhibited better resistance and selectivity profiles than DOX, showing less cytotoxicity, as evidenced by real-time cell analysis, DNA damage determination, cell death induction, mitochondrial respiration, and mitochondrial membrane depolarization studies. Cell cycle analysis and the β-galactosidase activity assay suggested that glioblastoma cells die by senescence following CON1 treatment. Overall, CON1 and CON2 showed great potential as they have better anticancer features than DOX. They are promising candidates for additional preclinical and clinical studies on glioblastoma.",
publisher = "Elsevier Masson SAS",
journal = "Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy",
title = "Novel hybrid compounds of sclareol and doxorubicin as potential anticancer nanotherapy for glioblastoma",
volume = "174",
doi = "10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116496",
pages = "116496"
}

Stepanović, A., Terzić Jovanović, N., Korać, A., Zlatović, M., Nikolić, I., Opsenica, I.,& Pešić, M.. (2024). Novel hybrid compounds of sclareol and doxorubicin as potential anticancer nanotherapy for glioblastoma. in Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy
Elsevier Masson SAS., 174, 116496.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116496

Stepanović A, Terzić Jovanović N, Korać A, Zlatović M, Nikolić I, Opsenica I, Pešić M. Novel hybrid compounds of sclareol and doxorubicin as potential anticancer nanotherapy for glioblastoma. in Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy. 2024;174:116496.
doi:10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116496 .

Stepanović, Ana, Terzić Jovanović, Nataša, Korać, Aleksandra, Zlatović, Mario, Nikolić, Igor, Opsenica, Igor, Pešić, Milica, "Novel hybrid compounds of sclareol and doxorubicin as potential anticancer nanotherapy for glioblastoma" in Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 174 (2024):116496,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116496 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Mićanović, Dragica
AU  - Lazarević, Milica
AU  - Kulaš, Jelena
AU  - Despotović, Sanja
AU  - Stegnjaić, Goran
AU  - Jevtić, Bojan
AU  - Koprivica, Ivan
AU  - Mirkov, Ivana
AU  - Stanisavljević, Suzana
AU  - Nikolovski, Neda
AU  - Miljković, Đorđe
AU  - Saksida, Tamara
PY  - 2024
UR  - http://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6633
AB  - Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) became a focus of intensive research due to its death toll during the Covid-19 pandemic. An uncontrolled and excessive inflammatory response mediated by proinflammatory molecules such as high mobility group box protein 1 (HMGB1), IL-6, and TNF mounts as a response to infection. In this study, ethyl pyruvate (EP), a known inhibitor of HMGB1, was tested in the model of murine ARDS induced in C57BL/6 mice by intranasal administration of polyinosinic:polycytidylic (poly(I:C)). Intraperitoneal administration of EP ameliorated the ARDS-related histopathological changes in the lungs of poly(I:C)-induced ARDS and decreased numbers of immune cells in the lungs, broncho-alveolar lavage fluid and draining lymph nodes (DLN). Specifically, fewer CD8+ T cells and less activated CD4+ T cells were observed in DLN. Consequently, the lungs of EP-treated animals had fewer damage-inflicting CD8+ cells and macrophages. Additionally, the expression and production of proinflammatory cytokines, IL-17, IFN-γ and IL-6 were downregulated in the lungs. The expression of chemokine CCL5 which recruits immune cells into the lungs was also reduced. Finally, EP downregulated the expression of HMGB1 in the lungs. Our results imply that EP should be further evaluated as a potential candidate for ARDS therapy.
PB  - Elsevier B.V.
T2  - European Journal of Pharmacology
T1  - Ethyl pyruvate ameliorates acute respiratory distress syndrome in mice
VL  - 971
DO  - 10.1016/j.ejphar.2024.176509
SP  - 176509
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Mićanović, Dragica and Lazarević, Milica and Kulaš, Jelena and Despotović, Sanja and Stegnjaić, Goran and Jevtić, Bojan and Koprivica, Ivan and Mirkov, Ivana and Stanisavljević, Suzana and Nikolovski, Neda and Miljković, Đorđe and Saksida, Tamara",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) became a focus of intensive research due to its death toll during the Covid-19 pandemic. An uncontrolled and excessive inflammatory response mediated by proinflammatory molecules such as high mobility group box protein 1 (HMGB1), IL-6, and TNF mounts as a response to infection. In this study, ethyl pyruvate (EP), a known inhibitor of HMGB1, was tested in the model of murine ARDS induced in C57BL/6 mice by intranasal administration of polyinosinic:polycytidylic (poly(I:C)). Intraperitoneal administration of EP ameliorated the ARDS-related histopathological changes in the lungs of poly(I:C)-induced ARDS and decreased numbers of immune cells in the lungs, broncho-alveolar lavage fluid and draining lymph nodes (DLN). Specifically, fewer CD8+ T cells and less activated CD4+ T cells were observed in DLN. Consequently, the lungs of EP-treated animals had fewer damage-inflicting CD8+ cells and macrophages. Additionally, the expression and production of proinflammatory cytokines, IL-17, IFN-γ and IL-6 were downregulated in the lungs. The expression of chemokine CCL5 which recruits immune cells into the lungs was also reduced. Finally, EP downregulated the expression of HMGB1 in the lungs. Our results imply that EP should be further evaluated as a potential candidate for ARDS therapy.",
publisher = "Elsevier B.V.",
journal = "European Journal of Pharmacology",
title = "Ethyl pyruvate ameliorates acute respiratory distress syndrome in mice",
volume = "971",
doi = "10.1016/j.ejphar.2024.176509",
pages = "176509"
}

Mićanović, D., Lazarević, M., Kulaš, J., Despotović, S., Stegnjaić, G., Jevtić, B., Koprivica, I., Mirkov, I., Stanisavljević, S., Nikolovski, N., Miljković, Đ.,& Saksida, T.. (2024). Ethyl pyruvate ameliorates acute respiratory distress syndrome in mice. in European Journal of Pharmacology
Elsevier B.V.., 971, 176509.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejphar.2024.176509

Mićanović D, Lazarević M, Kulaš J, Despotović S, Stegnjaić G, Jevtić B, Koprivica I, Mirkov I, Stanisavljević S, Nikolovski N, Miljković Đ, Saksida T. Ethyl pyruvate ameliorates acute respiratory distress syndrome in mice. in European Journal of Pharmacology. 2024;971:176509.
doi:10.1016/j.ejphar.2024.176509 .

Mićanović, Dragica, Lazarević, Milica, Kulaš, Jelena, Despotović, Sanja, Stegnjaić, Goran, Jevtić, Bojan, Koprivica, Ivan, Mirkov, Ivana, Stanisavljević, Suzana, Nikolovski, Neda, Miljković, Đorđe, Saksida, Tamara, "Ethyl pyruvate ameliorates acute respiratory distress syndrome in mice" in European Journal of Pharmacology, 971 (2024):176509,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejphar.2024.176509 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Stegnjaić, Goran
AU  - Jevtić, Bojan
AU  - Lazarević, Milica
AU  - Ignjatović, Đurđica
AU  - Tomić, Mirko
AU  - Nikolovski, Neda
AU  - Bjelobaba, Ivana
AU  - Momčilović, Miljana
AU  - Dimitrijević, Mirjana
AU  - Miljković, Đorđe
AU  - Stanisavljević, Suzana
PY  - 2024
UR  - http://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6644
AB  - We have recently characterized experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) induced in DA rats with spinal cord homogenate without complete Freund’s adjuvant (CFA). The main advantage of this multiple sclerosis model is the lack of CFA-related confounding effects which represent the major obstacles in translating findings from EAE to multiple sclerosis. Here, antigen specificity of the cellular and humoral immune response directed against the central nervous system was explored. The reactivity of T and B cells to myelin basic protein, myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein, and β-synuclein was detected. Having in mind that reactivity against β-synuclein was previously associated with autoimmunity against the brain, the infiltration of immune cells into different brain compartments, i.e. pons, cerebellum, hippocampus, and cortex was determined. T cell infiltration was observed in all structures examined. This finding stimulated investigation of the effects of immunization on DA rat behavior using the elevated plus maze and the open field test. Rats recovered from EAE displayed increased anxiety-like behavior. These data support CFA-free EAE in DA rats as a useful model for multiple sclerosis research.
PB  - Elsevier
T2  - Immunology Letters
T1  - Brain inflammation in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis induced in Dark Agouti rats with spinal cord homogenate
VL  - 267
DO  - 10.1016/j.imlet.2024.106852
SP  - 106852
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Stegnjaić, Goran and Jevtić, Bojan and Lazarević, Milica and Ignjatović, Đurđica and Tomić, Mirko and Nikolovski, Neda and Bjelobaba, Ivana and Momčilović, Miljana and Dimitrijević, Mirjana and Miljković, Đorđe and Stanisavljević, Suzana",
year = "2024",
abstract = "We have recently characterized experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) induced in DA rats with spinal cord homogenate without complete Freund’s adjuvant (CFA). The main advantage of this multiple sclerosis model is the lack of CFA-related confounding effects which represent the major obstacles in translating findings from EAE to multiple sclerosis. Here, antigen specificity of the cellular and humoral immune response directed against the central nervous system was explored. The reactivity of T and B cells to myelin basic protein, myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein, and β-synuclein was detected. Having in mind that reactivity against β-synuclein was previously associated with autoimmunity against the brain, the infiltration of immune cells into different brain compartments, i.e. pons, cerebellum, hippocampus, and cortex was determined. T cell infiltration was observed in all structures examined. This finding stimulated investigation of the effects of immunization on DA rat behavior using the elevated plus maze and the open field test. Rats recovered from EAE displayed increased anxiety-like behavior. These data support CFA-free EAE in DA rats as a useful model for multiple sclerosis research.",
publisher = "Elsevier",
journal = "Immunology Letters",
title = "Brain inflammation in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis induced in Dark Agouti rats with spinal cord homogenate",
volume = "267",
doi = "10.1016/j.imlet.2024.106852",
pages = "106852"
}

Stegnjaić, G., Jevtić, B., Lazarević, M., Ignjatović, Đ., Tomić, M., Nikolovski, N., Bjelobaba, I., Momčilović, M., Dimitrijević, M., Miljković, Đ.,& Stanisavljević, S.. (2024). Brain inflammation in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis induced in Dark Agouti rats with spinal cord homogenate. in Immunology Letters
Elsevier., 267, 106852.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.imlet.2024.106852

Stegnjaić G, Jevtić B, Lazarević M, Ignjatović Đ, Tomić M, Nikolovski N, Bjelobaba I, Momčilović M, Dimitrijević M, Miljković Đ, Stanisavljević S. Brain inflammation in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis induced in Dark Agouti rats with spinal cord homogenate. in Immunology Letters. 2024;267:106852.
doi:10.1016/j.imlet.2024.106852 .

Stegnjaić, Goran, Jevtić, Bojan, Lazarević, Milica, Ignjatović, Đurđica, Tomić, Mirko, Nikolovski, Neda, Bjelobaba, Ivana, Momčilović, Miljana, Dimitrijević, Mirjana, Miljković, Đorđe, Stanisavljević, Suzana, "Brain inflammation in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis induced in Dark Agouti rats with spinal cord homogenate" in Immunology Letters, 267 (2024):106852,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.imlet.2024.106852 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Jevtić, Ivana I.
AU  - Suručić, Relja V.
AU  - Tovilović-Kovačević, Gordana
AU  - Zogović, Nevena
AU  - Kostić-Rajačić, Slađana V.
AU  - Andrić, Deana
AU  - Penjišević, Jelena Z.
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4662547
UR  - http://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6648
AB  - Simple and scalable synthetic approach was used for the preparation of thirteen novel tacrine derivatives consisting of tacrine and N-aryl-piperidine-4-carboxamide moiety connected by a five-methylene group linker. An anti-Alzheimer disease (AD) potential of newly designed tacrine derivatives was evaluated against two important AD targets, acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE). In vitro pharmacological evaluation showed strong ChE inhibitory activity of all compounds, with IC50 values ranging from 117.5 to 455 nM for AChE and 34 to 324 nM for BuChE. As a representative of the series with the best cytotoxicity / ChE inhibitory activity ratio, expressed as the selectivity index (SI), 2-chlorobenzoyl derivative demonstrated mixed-type inhibition on AChE and BuChE, suggesting binding to both CAS and PAS of the enzymes. It also exhibited antioxidant capacity and neuroprotective potential against amyloid-β (Aβ) toxicity in the culture of neuron-like cells. In-depth computational analysis corroborated well with in vitro ChE inhibition, illuminating that all compounds exhibit significant potential in targeting both enzymes. Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations revealed that 2-chlorobenzoyl derivative, created complexes with AChE and BuChE that demonstrated sufficient stability throughout the observed MD simulation. Computationally predicted ADME properties indicated that these compounds should have good blood–brain barrier (BBB) permeability, an important factor for CNS-targeting drugs. Overall, all tested compounds showed promising pharmacological behavior, highlighting the multi-target potential of 2- chlorobenzoyl derivative which should be further investigated as a new lead in the drug development process.
PB  - Belgrade: Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković"– National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade
T2  - Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry
T1  - Multi-target potential of newly designed tacrine-derived cholinesterase inhibitors: Synthesis, computational and pharmacological study
VL  - 101
DO  - 10.1016/j.bmc.2024.117649
SP  - 117649
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_6648
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Jevtić, Ivana I. and Suručić, Relja V. and Tovilović-Kovačević, Gordana and Zogović, Nevena and Kostić-Rajačić, Slađana V. and Andrić, Deana and Penjišević, Jelena Z.",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Simple and scalable synthetic approach was used for the preparation of thirteen novel tacrine derivatives consisting of tacrine and N-aryl-piperidine-4-carboxamide moiety connected by a five-methylene group linker. An anti-Alzheimer disease (AD) potential of newly designed tacrine derivatives was evaluated against two important AD targets, acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE). In vitro pharmacological evaluation showed strong ChE inhibitory activity of all compounds, with IC50 values ranging from 117.5 to 455 nM for AChE and 34 to 324 nM for BuChE. As a representative of the series with the best cytotoxicity / ChE inhibitory activity ratio, expressed as the selectivity index (SI), 2-chlorobenzoyl derivative demonstrated mixed-type inhibition on AChE and BuChE, suggesting binding to both CAS and PAS of the enzymes. It also exhibited antioxidant capacity and neuroprotective potential against amyloid-β (Aβ) toxicity in the culture of neuron-like cells. In-depth computational analysis corroborated well with in vitro ChE inhibition, illuminating that all compounds exhibit significant potential in targeting both enzymes. Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations revealed that 2-chlorobenzoyl derivative, created complexes with AChE and BuChE that demonstrated sufficient stability throughout the observed MD simulation. Computationally predicted ADME properties indicated that these compounds should have good blood–brain barrier (BBB) permeability, an important factor for CNS-targeting drugs. Overall, all tested compounds showed promising pharmacological behavior, highlighting the multi-target potential of 2- chlorobenzoyl derivative which should be further investigated as a new lead in the drug development process.",
publisher = "Belgrade: Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković"– National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade",
journal = "Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry",
title = "Multi-target potential of newly designed tacrine-derived cholinesterase inhibitors: Synthesis, computational and pharmacological study",
volume = "101",
doi = "10.1016/j.bmc.2024.117649",
pages = "117649",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_6648"
}

Jevtić, I. I., Suručić, R. V., Tovilović-Kovačević, G., Zogović, N., Kostić-Rajačić, S. V., Andrić, D.,& Penjišević, J. Z.. (2024). Multi-target potential of newly designed tacrine-derived cholinesterase inhibitors: Synthesis, computational and pharmacological study. in Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry
Belgrade: Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković"– National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade., 101, 117649.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bmc.2024.117649
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_6648

Jevtić II, Suručić RV, Tovilović-Kovačević G, Zogović N, Kostić-Rajačić SV, Andrić D, Penjišević JZ. Multi-target potential of newly designed tacrine-derived cholinesterase inhibitors: Synthesis, computational and pharmacological study. in Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry. 2024;101:117649.
doi:10.1016/j.bmc.2024.117649
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_6648 .

Jevtić, Ivana I., Suručić, Relja V., Tovilović-Kovačević, Gordana, Zogović, Nevena, Kostić-Rajačić, Slađana V., Andrić, Deana, Penjišević, Jelena Z., "Multi-target potential of newly designed tacrine-derived cholinesterase inhibitors: Synthesis, computational and pharmacological study" in Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, 101 (2024):117649,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bmc.2024.117649 .,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_6648 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Avramov, Stevan
AU  - Miljković, Danijela
AU  - Barišić Klisarić, Nataša
AU  - Živković, Uroš
AU  - Tarasjev, Aleksej
PY  - 2024
UR  - http://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6647
AB  - The invasion of non-native plant species has a detrimental effect on native biodiversity. In a seven-year research project, we investigated the occurrence of the invasive species Asclepias syriaca L.in the Deliblato Sands protected area, located at a south-eastern part of the Pannonian Plain, and identified the factors that contribute significantly to its colonisation. The distribution of this invasive species was monitored on more than 300 km of the accessory, bordering and selected internal roads. A. syriaca occurs within the protected area but is much more widespread on accessory and bordering roads. The number of locations of A. syriaca increased every year of the study, even within the protected area, indicating a further spread of this species. A. syriaca is much more abundant on the north-eastern edge than in the south-west. The reason for this is most likely the much larger area of abandoned agricultural land in the north-east. Roads used for public transport are the main entry points for the further spread of A. syriaca. In contrast, recreational trail use does not enhance the spread in the Deliblato Sands natural reserve. This study can be used to further analyse the ecological dynamics of A. syriaca and to develop timely strategies by which to prevent or slow down its spread.
PB  - Basel: MDPI
T2  - Forests
T1  - Multi-year monitoring of Asclepias syriaca L. spread in the Deliblato sands protected reserve in Serbia
IS  - 2
VL  - 15
DO  - 10.3390/f15020347
SP  - 347
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Avramov, Stevan and Miljković, Danijela and Barišić Klisarić, Nataša and Živković, Uroš and Tarasjev, Aleksej",
year = "2024",
abstract = "The invasion of non-native plant species has a detrimental effect on native biodiversity. In a seven-year research project, we investigated the occurrence of the invasive species Asclepias syriaca L.in the Deliblato Sands protected area, located at a south-eastern part of the Pannonian Plain, and identified the factors that contribute significantly to its colonisation. The distribution of this invasive species was monitored on more than 300 km of the accessory, bordering and selected internal roads. A. syriaca occurs within the protected area but is much more widespread on accessory and bordering roads. The number of locations of A. syriaca increased every year of the study, even within the protected area, indicating a further spread of this species. A. syriaca is much more abundant on the north-eastern edge than in the south-west. The reason for this is most likely the much larger area of abandoned agricultural land in the north-east. Roads used for public transport are the main entry points for the further spread of A. syriaca. In contrast, recreational trail use does not enhance the spread in the Deliblato Sands natural reserve. This study can be used to further analyse the ecological dynamics of A. syriaca and to develop timely strategies by which to prevent or slow down its spread.",
publisher = "Basel: MDPI",
journal = "Forests",
title = "Multi-year monitoring of Asclepias syriaca L. spread in the Deliblato sands protected reserve in Serbia",
number = "2",
volume = "15",
doi = "10.3390/f15020347",
pages = "347"
}

Avramov, S., Miljković, D., Barišić Klisarić, N., Živković, U.,& Tarasjev, A.. (2024). Multi-year monitoring of Asclepias syriaca L. spread in the Deliblato sands protected reserve in Serbia. in Forests
Basel: MDPI., 15(2), 347.
https://doi.org/10.3390/f15020347

Avramov S, Miljković D, Barišić Klisarić N, Živković U, Tarasjev A. Multi-year monitoring of Asclepias syriaca L. spread in the Deliblato sands protected reserve in Serbia. in Forests. 2024;15(2):347.
doi:10.3390/f15020347 .

Avramov, Stevan, Miljković, Danijela, Barišić Klisarić, Nataša, Živković, Uroš, Tarasjev, Aleksej, "Multi-year monitoring of Asclepias syriaca L. spread in the Deliblato sands protected reserve in Serbia" in Forests, 15, no. 2 (2024):347,
https://doi.org/10.3390/f15020347 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Jevtić, Ivana I.
AU  - Suručić, Relja V.
AU  - Tovilović-Kovačević, Gordana
AU  - Zogović, Nevena
AU  - Kostić-Rajačić, Slađana V.
AU  - Andrić, Deana
AU  - Penjišević, Jelena Z.
PY  - 2024
UR  - http://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6629
UR  - https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4662547
AB  - Simple and scalable synthetic approach was used for the preparation of thirteen novel tacrine derivatives consisting of tacrine and N-aryl-piperidine-4-carboxamide moiety connected by a five-methylene group linker. An anti-Alzheimer disease (AD) potential of newly designed tacrine derivatives was evaluated against two important AD targets, acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE). In vitro pharmacological evaluation showed strong ChE inhibitory activity of all compounds, with IC50 values ranging from 117.5 to 455 nM for AChE and 34 to 324 nM for BuChE. As a representative of the series with the best cytotoxicity / ChE inhibitory activity ratio, expressed as the selectivity index (SI), 2-chlorobenzoyl derivative demonstrated mixed-type inhibition on AChE and BuChE, suggesting binding to both CAS and PAS of the enzymes. It also exhibited antioxidant capacity and neuroprotective potential against amyloid-β (Aβ) toxicity in the culture of neuron-like cells. In-depth computational analysis corroborated well with in vitro ChE inhibition, illuminating that all compounds exhibit significant potential in targeting both enzymes. Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations revealed that 2-chlorobenzoyl derivative, created complexes with AChE and BuChE that demonstrated sufficient stability throughout the observed MD simulation. Computationally predicted ADME properties indicated that these compounds should have good blood–brain barrier (BBB) permeability, an important factor for CNS-targeting drugs. Overall, all tested compounds showed promising pharmacological behavior, highlighting the multi-target potential of 2- chlorobenzoyl derivative which should be further investigated as a new lead in the drug development process.
PB  - Amsterdam: Elsevier Ltd
T2  - Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry
T1  - Multi-target potential of newly designed tacrine-derived cholinesterase inhibitors: Synthesis, computational and pharmacological study
VL  - 101
DO  - 10.1016/j.bmc.2024.117649
SP  - 117649
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Jevtić, Ivana I. and Suručić, Relja V. and Tovilović-Kovačević, Gordana and Zogović, Nevena and Kostić-Rajačić, Slađana V. and Andrić, Deana and Penjišević, Jelena Z.",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Simple and scalable synthetic approach was used for the preparation of thirteen novel tacrine derivatives consisting of tacrine and N-aryl-piperidine-4-carboxamide moiety connected by a five-methylene group linker. An anti-Alzheimer disease (AD) potential of newly designed tacrine derivatives was evaluated against two important AD targets, acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE). In vitro pharmacological evaluation showed strong ChE inhibitory activity of all compounds, with IC50 values ranging from 117.5 to 455 nM for AChE and 34 to 324 nM for BuChE. As a representative of the series with the best cytotoxicity / ChE inhibitory activity ratio, expressed as the selectivity index (SI), 2-chlorobenzoyl derivative demonstrated mixed-type inhibition on AChE and BuChE, suggesting binding to both CAS and PAS of the enzymes. It also exhibited antioxidant capacity and neuroprotective potential against amyloid-β (Aβ) toxicity in the culture of neuron-like cells. In-depth computational analysis corroborated well with in vitro ChE inhibition, illuminating that all compounds exhibit significant potential in targeting both enzymes. Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations revealed that 2-chlorobenzoyl derivative, created complexes with AChE and BuChE that demonstrated sufficient stability throughout the observed MD simulation. Computationally predicted ADME properties indicated that these compounds should have good blood–brain barrier (BBB) permeability, an important factor for CNS-targeting drugs. Overall, all tested compounds showed promising pharmacological behavior, highlighting the multi-target potential of 2- chlorobenzoyl derivative which should be further investigated as a new lead in the drug development process.",
publisher = "Amsterdam: Elsevier Ltd",
journal = "Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry",
title = "Multi-target potential of newly designed tacrine-derived cholinesterase inhibitors: Synthesis, computational and pharmacological study",
volume = "101",
doi = "10.1016/j.bmc.2024.117649",
pages = "117649"
}

Jevtić, I. I., Suručić, R. V., Tovilović-Kovačević, G., Zogović, N., Kostić-Rajačić, S. V., Andrić, D.,& Penjišević, J. Z.. (2024). Multi-target potential of newly designed tacrine-derived cholinesterase inhibitors: Synthesis, computational and pharmacological study. in Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry
Amsterdam: Elsevier Ltd., 101, 117649.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bmc.2024.117649

Jevtić II, Suručić RV, Tovilović-Kovačević G, Zogović N, Kostić-Rajačić SV, Andrić D, Penjišević JZ. Multi-target potential of newly designed tacrine-derived cholinesterase inhibitors: Synthesis, computational and pharmacological study. in Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry. 2024;101:117649.
doi:10.1016/j.bmc.2024.117649 .

Jevtić, Ivana I., Suručić, Relja V., Tovilović-Kovačević, Gordana, Zogović, Nevena, Kostić-Rajačić, Slađana V., Andrić, Deana, Penjišević, Jelena Z., "Multi-target potential of newly designed tacrine-derived cholinesterase inhibitors: Synthesis, computational and pharmacological study" in Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, 101 (2024):117649,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bmc.2024.117649 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Marković, Milena
AU  - Vidaković, Vera
AU  - Popović, Zorica
PY  - 2024
UR  - http://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6646
AB  - Landmark-based geometric morphometrics (GM) was used to examine, for the first time, spontaneous hybridization between Alnus incana (L.) Moench and Alnus rohlenae Vít, Douda and Mandák, and to assess inter- and intrapopulation variability in leaf shape, leaf size and venation in natural populations in Serbia (Western Balkans). Two geographically distant (30 km) and two close (1.2 km) populations were selected to examine hybridization. The variability in leaf shapes was assessed by canonical variate analysis and linear discriminant analysis performed on the symmetric component of variation. Covariation between the symmetric component of shape variation and the number of pairs of secondary leaf veins was investigated with partial least squares analysis. Static allometry was examined for the first time in the genus Alnus Mill. A higher proportion of A. incana leaves was classified as A. rohlenae in geographically close populations, which is in accordance with the hypothesis about spontaneous hybridization. No single leaf of A. rohlenae was classified as A. incana, indicating that putative hybrids can only be found in grey alder populations. This study demonstrates that GM is a powerful tool for species delimitation and hybrid detection in the genus Alnus and it can be used for preliminary screening in hybrid zones.
PB  - Basel: MDPI
T2  - Plants
T1  - A Geometric Morphometrics Approach to the Study of Natural Variations and Hybrid Detection in Populations of Alnus incana (L.) Moench and Alnus rohlenae Vít, Douda and Mandák
IS  - 7
VL  - 13
DO  - 10.3390/plants13070993
SP  - 993
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Marković, Milena and Vidaković, Vera and Popović, Zorica",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Landmark-based geometric morphometrics (GM) was used to examine, for the first time, spontaneous hybridization between Alnus incana (L.) Moench and Alnus rohlenae Vít, Douda and Mandák, and to assess inter- and intrapopulation variability in leaf shape, leaf size and venation in natural populations in Serbia (Western Balkans). Two geographically distant (30 km) and two close (1.2 km) populations were selected to examine hybridization. The variability in leaf shapes was assessed by canonical variate analysis and linear discriminant analysis performed on the symmetric component of variation. Covariation between the symmetric component of shape variation and the number of pairs of secondary leaf veins was investigated with partial least squares analysis. Static allometry was examined for the first time in the genus Alnus Mill. A higher proportion of A. incana leaves was classified as A. rohlenae in geographically close populations, which is in accordance with the hypothesis about spontaneous hybridization. No single leaf of A. rohlenae was classified as A. incana, indicating that putative hybrids can only be found in grey alder populations. This study demonstrates that GM is a powerful tool for species delimitation and hybrid detection in the genus Alnus and it can be used for preliminary screening in hybrid zones.",
publisher = "Basel: MDPI",
journal = "Plants",
title = "A Geometric Morphometrics Approach to the Study of Natural Variations and Hybrid Detection in Populations of Alnus incana (L.) Moench and Alnus rohlenae Vít, Douda and Mandák",
number = "7",
volume = "13",
doi = "10.3390/plants13070993",
pages = "993"
}

Marković, M., Vidaković, V.,& Popović, Z.. (2024). A Geometric Morphometrics Approach to the Study of Natural Variations and Hybrid Detection in Populations of Alnus incana (L.) Moench and Alnus rohlenae Vít, Douda and Mandák. in Plants
Basel: MDPI., 13(7), 993.
https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13070993

Marković M, Vidaković V, Popović Z. A Geometric Morphometrics Approach to the Study of Natural Variations and Hybrid Detection in Populations of Alnus incana (L.) Moench and Alnus rohlenae Vít, Douda and Mandák. in Plants. 2024;13(7):993.
doi:10.3390/plants13070993 .

Marković, Milena, Vidaković, Vera, Popović, Zorica, "A Geometric Morphometrics Approach to the Study of Natural Variations and Hybrid Detection in Populations of Alnus incana (L.) Moench and Alnus rohlenae Vít, Douda and Mandák" in Plants, 13, no. 7 (2024):993,
https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13070993 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Devrnja, Nina
AU  - Anđelković, Boban
AU  - Ljujić, Jovana
AU  - Ćosić, Tatjana
AU  - Stupar, Sofija
AU  - Milutinović, Milica
AU  - Savić, Jelena
PY  - 2024
UR  - http://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6632
AB  - β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) is a good host for the encapsulation of fennel and basil essential oils
(FEO and BEO, respectively) and the formation of inclusion complexes (ICs) using the co-precipitation
method. According to the results of the GC/MS analysis conducted in this study, monoterpenes and
monoterpenoids were the dominant chemical groups in total FEO, while in BEO, these two groups
occurred along with sesquiterpenes and sesquiterpenoids. The presence of dominant compounds
from both EOs was validated using the FT-IR spectra of ICs, which indicated successful complexation.
Analyses conducted using SPME/GC-MS showed the continuous emission of volatiles over 24 h from
both ICs. Under SEM, particles of both ICs appeared to have a rectangular or rhomboid morphology
and few aggregates. The insecticidal properties of EOs and ICs with β-CD were tested on the
Colorado potato beetle (CPB) as a model pest. The inclusion complex of β-CD with FEO altered the
developmental dynamic and body mass of the CPB. The initial increase in the proteolytic activity of
CPB larvae fed with potato plants sprayed with ICs was not maintained for long, and the proteolytic
efficacy of treated larvae remained in line with that of the control larvae. Future investigations will
focus on manipulating the volume of EOs used and the treatment duration for optimal efficacy and
potential application.
PB  - Basel: MDPI
T2  - Biomolecules
T1  - Encapsulation of Fennel and Basil Essential Oils in β-Cyclodextrin for Novel Biopesticide Formulation
IS  - 3
VL  - 14
DO  - 10.3390/biom14030353
SP  - 353
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Devrnja, Nina and Anđelković, Boban and Ljujić, Jovana and Ćosić, Tatjana and Stupar, Sofija and Milutinović, Milica and Savić, Jelena",
year = "2024",
abstract = "β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) is a good host for the encapsulation of fennel and basil essential oils
(FEO and BEO, respectively) and the formation of inclusion complexes (ICs) using the co-precipitation
method. According to the results of the GC/MS analysis conducted in this study, monoterpenes and
monoterpenoids were the dominant chemical groups in total FEO, while in BEO, these two groups
occurred along with sesquiterpenes and sesquiterpenoids. The presence of dominant compounds
from both EOs was validated using the FT-IR spectra of ICs, which indicated successful complexation.
Analyses conducted using SPME/GC-MS showed the continuous emission of volatiles over 24 h from
both ICs. Under SEM, particles of both ICs appeared to have a rectangular or rhomboid morphology
and few aggregates. The insecticidal properties of EOs and ICs with β-CD were tested on the
Colorado potato beetle (CPB) as a model pest. The inclusion complex of β-CD with FEO altered the
developmental dynamic and body mass of the CPB. The initial increase in the proteolytic activity of
CPB larvae fed with potato plants sprayed with ICs was not maintained for long, and the proteolytic
efficacy of treated larvae remained in line with that of the control larvae. Future investigations will
focus on manipulating the volume of EOs used and the treatment duration for optimal efficacy and
potential application.",
publisher = "Basel: MDPI",
journal = "Biomolecules",
title = "Encapsulation of Fennel and Basil Essential Oils in β-Cyclodextrin for Novel Biopesticide Formulation",
number = "3",
volume = "14",
doi = "10.3390/biom14030353",
pages = "353"
}

Devrnja, N., Anđelković, B., Ljujić, J., Ćosić, T., Stupar, S., Milutinović, M.,& Savić, J.. (2024). Encapsulation of Fennel and Basil Essential Oils in β-Cyclodextrin for Novel Biopesticide Formulation. in Biomolecules
Basel: MDPI., 14(3), 353.
https://doi.org/10.3390/biom14030353

Devrnja N, Anđelković B, Ljujić J, Ćosić T, Stupar S, Milutinović M, Savić J. Encapsulation of Fennel and Basil Essential Oils in β-Cyclodextrin for Novel Biopesticide Formulation. in Biomolecules. 2024;14(3):353.
doi:10.3390/biom14030353 .

Devrnja, Nina, Anđelković, Boban, Ljujić, Jovana, Ćosić, Tatjana, Stupar, Sofija, Milutinović, Milica, Savić, Jelena, "Encapsulation of Fennel and Basil Essential Oils in β-Cyclodextrin for Novel Biopesticide Formulation" in Biomolecules, 14, no. 3 (2024):353,
https://doi.org/10.3390/biom14030353 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Jovičić, Katarina
AU  - Đikanović, Vesna
AU  - Santrač, Isidora
AU  - Živković, Sanja
AU  - Dimitrijević, Milena
AU  - Vranković, Jelena
PY  - 2024
UR  - http://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6636
AB  - In this study, the concentrations of metals and trace elements (As, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Hg, Ni,
Pb and Zn) were determined in the muscle tissue of adult roach and white bream at two different
sites in the Belgrade section of the Danube. Twenty-six fatty acids, consisting of nine saturated FA
(SFAs), seven monosaturated FA (MUFAs) and ten polysaturated FA (PUFAs), were identified. The
analysis of the concentration of metals and trace elements of the roach and white bream showed
species-specific differences in their bioaccumulation. Four of all elements analyzed (As, Hg, Ni and
Pb) correlated significantly with the changes in FA profiles in fish from both sampling sites, with the
exception of Cu, which correlated with the FA profile at the site before, and Zn, whose concentration
influenced the FA profile at the site after wastewater discharges. The lower PUFA content in the fish
from a site under higher environment pressure could indicate that the fish are stressed. The results
suggest that changes in lipid composition may be one of the protective mechanisms of cells to cope
with anthropogenic stressors.
PB  - Basel: MDPI
T2  - Animals
T1  - Effects of Trace Elements on the Fatty Acid Composition in Danubian Fish Species
IS  - 954
VL  - 14
DO  - 10.3390/ani14060954
SP  - 954
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Jovičić, Katarina and Đikanović, Vesna and Santrač, Isidora and Živković, Sanja and Dimitrijević, Milena and Vranković, Jelena",
year = "2024",
abstract = "In this study, the concentrations of metals and trace elements (As, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Hg, Ni,
Pb and Zn) were determined in the muscle tissue of adult roach and white bream at two different
sites in the Belgrade section of the Danube. Twenty-six fatty acids, consisting of nine saturated FA
(SFAs), seven monosaturated FA (MUFAs) and ten polysaturated FA (PUFAs), were identified. The
analysis of the concentration of metals and trace elements of the roach and white bream showed
species-specific differences in their bioaccumulation. Four of all elements analyzed (As, Hg, Ni and
Pb) correlated significantly with the changes in FA profiles in fish from both sampling sites, with the
exception of Cu, which correlated with the FA profile at the site before, and Zn, whose concentration
influenced the FA profile at the site after wastewater discharges. The lower PUFA content in the fish
from a site under higher environment pressure could indicate that the fish are stressed. The results
suggest that changes in lipid composition may be one of the protective mechanisms of cells to cope
with anthropogenic stressors.",
publisher = "Basel: MDPI",
journal = "Animals",
title = "Effects of Trace Elements on the Fatty Acid Composition in Danubian Fish Species",
number = "954",
volume = "14",
doi = "10.3390/ani14060954",
pages = "954"
}

Jovičić, K., Đikanović, V., Santrač, I., Živković, S., Dimitrijević, M.,& Vranković, J.. (2024). Effects of Trace Elements on the Fatty Acid Composition in Danubian Fish Species. in Animals
Basel: MDPI., 14(954), 954.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14060954

Jovičić K, Đikanović V, Santrač I, Živković S, Dimitrijević M, Vranković J. Effects of Trace Elements on the Fatty Acid Composition in Danubian Fish Species. in Animals. 2024;14(954):954.
doi:10.3390/ani14060954 .

Jovičić, Katarina, Đikanović, Vesna, Santrač, Isidora, Živković, Sanja, Dimitrijević, Milena, Vranković, Jelena, "Effects of Trace Elements on the Fatty Acid Composition in Danubian Fish Species" in Animals, 14, no. 954 (2024):954,
https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14060954 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Anđus, Stefan
AU  - Tubić, Bojana
AU  - Vasiljević, Božica
AU  - Nikolić, Vera
AU  - Paunović, Momir
PY  - 2024
UR  - http://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6639
AB  - The aim of this study was to assess the frequency of spicule malformations in freshwater sponges in relation to selected environmental parameters of the streams and the presence of river pollutants. A total of 50 sponge samples were collected from ten rivers in Serbia. Selected parameters of the water varied considerably at every site where sponges were found. After spicule preparation, the samples were subjected to morphological analysis by light and scanning electron microscopy, and the number of anomalies were recorded (spicules with bulbous enlargements, sharply bent, bifurcated, scissor- and cross-like, and t-shaped). The frequencies and types of malformations within the analyzed specimens varied from 1 to 100 per 1000 spicules, with an average number of 12 per 1000. The main types of anomalies were single- and double-bent spicules. The highest number of anomalies was found in a specimen of Eunapius fragilis collected at Markovac (Velika Morava River), and the lowest number was found in a specimen of Ephydatia fluviatilis from Kanjiža (Tisa River). The sites with the lowest and the highest numbers of anomalies showed statistically significant differences in concentrations of ammonia, orthophosphates, sodium, chloride, manganese, and lead. This study indicates that several pollutants potentially affect the occurrence of spicule anomalies.
PB  - Basel: MDPI
T2  - Water
T1  - Anomalies of Sponge Spicules: Exploring Links to Environmental Pollution
IS  - 2
VL  - 16
DO  - 10.3390/w16020332
SP  - 332
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Anđus, Stefan and Tubić, Bojana and Vasiljević, Božica and Nikolić, Vera and Paunović, Momir",
year = "2024",
abstract = "The aim of this study was to assess the frequency of spicule malformations in freshwater sponges in relation to selected environmental parameters of the streams and the presence of river pollutants. A total of 50 sponge samples were collected from ten rivers in Serbia. Selected parameters of the water varied considerably at every site where sponges were found. After spicule preparation, the samples were subjected to morphological analysis by light and scanning electron microscopy, and the number of anomalies were recorded (spicules with bulbous enlargements, sharply bent, bifurcated, scissor- and cross-like, and t-shaped). The frequencies and types of malformations within the analyzed specimens varied from 1 to 100 per 1000 spicules, with an average number of 12 per 1000. The main types of anomalies were single- and double-bent spicules. The highest number of anomalies was found in a specimen of Eunapius fragilis collected at Markovac (Velika Morava River), and the lowest number was found in a specimen of Ephydatia fluviatilis from Kanjiža (Tisa River). The sites with the lowest and the highest numbers of anomalies showed statistically significant differences in concentrations of ammonia, orthophosphates, sodium, chloride, manganese, and lead. This study indicates that several pollutants potentially affect the occurrence of spicule anomalies.",
publisher = "Basel: MDPI",
journal = "Water",
title = "Anomalies of Sponge Spicules: Exploring Links to Environmental Pollution",
number = "2",
volume = "16",
doi = "10.3390/w16020332",
pages = "332"
}

Anđus, S., Tubić, B., Vasiljević, B., Nikolić, V.,& Paunović, M.. (2024). Anomalies of Sponge Spicules: Exploring Links to Environmental Pollution. in Water
Basel: MDPI., 16(2), 332.
https://doi.org/10.3390/w16020332

Anđus S, Tubić B, Vasiljević B, Nikolić V, Paunović M. Anomalies of Sponge Spicules: Exploring Links to Environmental Pollution. in Water. 2024;16(2):332.
doi:10.3390/w16020332 .

Anđus, Stefan, Tubić, Bojana, Vasiljević, Božica, Nikolić, Vera, Paunović, Momir, "Anomalies of Sponge Spicules: Exploring Links to Environmental Pollution" in Water, 16, no. 2 (2024):332,
https://doi.org/10.3390/w16020332 . .