TY  - JOUR
AU  - Dinić, Miroslav
AU  - Pecikoza, Uroš
AU  - Đokić, Jelena
AU  - Stepanović-Petrović, Radica
AU  - Milenković, Marina
AU  - Stevanović, Magdalena
AU  - Filipović, Nenad
AU  - Begović, Jelena
AU  - Golić, Nataša
AU  - Lukić, Jovanka
PY  - 2018
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3152
AB  - The aim of this study was to test the potential of high molecular weight exopolysaccharide (EPS) produced by the putative probiotic strain Lactobacillus paraplantarum BGCG11 (EPS CG11) to alleviate inflammatory pain in Wistar rats. The EPS CG11 was isolated from bacterial surface and was subjected to Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and thermal analysis. FTIR spectra confirmed the polysaccharide structure of isolated sample, while the thermal methods revealed good thermal properties of the polymer. The antihyperalgesic and antiedematous effects of the EPS CG11 were examined in the rat model of inflammation induced by carrageenan injection in hind paw. The results showed that the intraperitoneal administration of EPS CG11 produced a significant decrease in pain sensations (mechanical hyperalgesia) and a paw swelling in a dose-dependent manner as it was measured using Von Frey anesthesiometer and plethysmometer, respectively. These effects were followed by a decreased expression of IL-1 beta and iNOS mRNAs in rat's paw tissue suggesting that the antihyperalgesic and antiedematous effects of the EPS CG11 are related to the suppression of inflammatory response. Additionally, we demonstrated that EPS CG11 exhibits immunosuppressive properties in the peritonitis model induced by carrageenan. Expression levels of pro-inflammatory mediators IL-1 beta, TNF-alpha and iNOS were decreased, together with the enhanced secretion of anti-inflammatory IL-10 and IL-6 cytokines, while neutrophil infiltration was not changed. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study which reports an antihyperalgesic effect as the novel property of bacterial EPSs. Given the high demands of pharmaceutical industry for the replacement of commonly used analgesics due to numerous side effects, this study describes a promising natural compound for the future pharmacological testing in the area.
PB  - Frontiers Media Sa, Lausanne
T2  - Frontiers in Pharmacology
T1  - Exopolysaccharide Produced by Probiotic Strain Lactobacillus paraplantarum BGCG11 Reduces Inflammatory Hyperalgesia in Rats
VL  - 9
DO  - 10.3389/fphar.2018.00001
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Dinić, Miroslav and Pecikoza, Uroš and Đokić, Jelena and Stepanović-Petrović, Radica and Milenković, Marina and Stevanović, Magdalena and Filipović, Nenad and Begović, Jelena and Golić, Nataša and Lukić, Jovanka",
year = "2018",
abstract = "The aim of this study was to test the potential of high molecular weight exopolysaccharide (EPS) produced by the putative probiotic strain Lactobacillus paraplantarum BGCG11 (EPS CG11) to alleviate inflammatory pain in Wistar rats. The EPS CG11 was isolated from bacterial surface and was subjected to Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and thermal analysis. FTIR spectra confirmed the polysaccharide structure of isolated sample, while the thermal methods revealed good thermal properties of the polymer. The antihyperalgesic and antiedematous effects of the EPS CG11 were examined in the rat model of inflammation induced by carrageenan injection in hind paw. The results showed that the intraperitoneal administration of EPS CG11 produced a significant decrease in pain sensations (mechanical hyperalgesia) and a paw swelling in a dose-dependent manner as it was measured using Von Frey anesthesiometer and plethysmometer, respectively. These effects were followed by a decreased expression of IL-1 beta and iNOS mRNAs in rat's paw tissue suggesting that the antihyperalgesic and antiedematous effects of the EPS CG11 are related to the suppression of inflammatory response. Additionally, we demonstrated that EPS CG11 exhibits immunosuppressive properties in the peritonitis model induced by carrageenan. Expression levels of pro-inflammatory mediators IL-1 beta, TNF-alpha and iNOS were decreased, together with the enhanced secretion of anti-inflammatory IL-10 and IL-6 cytokines, while neutrophil infiltration was not changed. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study which reports an antihyperalgesic effect as the novel property of bacterial EPSs. Given the high demands of pharmaceutical industry for the replacement of commonly used analgesics due to numerous side effects, this study describes a promising natural compound for the future pharmacological testing in the area.",
publisher = "Frontiers Media Sa, Lausanne",
journal = "Frontiers in Pharmacology",
title = "Exopolysaccharide Produced by Probiotic Strain Lactobacillus paraplantarum BGCG11 Reduces Inflammatory Hyperalgesia in Rats",
volume = "9",
doi = "10.3389/fphar.2018.00001"
}

Dinić, M., Pecikoza, U., Đokić, J., Stepanović-Petrović, R., Milenković, M., Stevanović, M., Filipović, N., Begović, J., Golić, N.,& Lukić, J.. (2018). Exopolysaccharide Produced by Probiotic Strain Lactobacillus paraplantarum BGCG11 Reduces Inflammatory Hyperalgesia in Rats. in Frontiers in Pharmacology
Frontiers Media Sa, Lausanne., 9.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2018.00001

Dinić M, Pecikoza U, Đokić J, Stepanović-Petrović R, Milenković M, Stevanović M, Filipović N, Begović J, Golić N, Lukić J. Exopolysaccharide Produced by Probiotic Strain Lactobacillus paraplantarum BGCG11 Reduces Inflammatory Hyperalgesia in Rats. in Frontiers in Pharmacology. 2018;9.
doi:10.3389/fphar.2018.00001 .

Dinić, Miroslav, Pecikoza, Uroš, Đokić, Jelena, Stepanović-Petrović, Radica, Milenković, Marina, Stevanović, Magdalena, Filipović, Nenad, Begović, Jelena, Golić, Nataša, Lukić, Jovanka, "Exopolysaccharide Produced by Probiotic Strain Lactobacillus paraplantarum BGCG11 Reduces Inflammatory Hyperalgesia in Rats" in Frontiers in Pharmacology, 9 (2018),
https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2018.00001 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Dinić, Miroslav
AU  - Lukić, Jovanka
AU  - Đokić, Jelena
AU  - Milenković, Marina
AU  - Strahinić, Ivana
AU  - Golić, Nataša
AU  - Begović, Jelena
PY  - 2017
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2917
AB  - The aim of this study was to investigate the potential of postbiotics originated from Lactobacillus fermentum BGHV110 strain (HV110) to counteract acetaminophen (APAP)-induced hepatotoxicity in HepG2 cells. This strain was selected according to its autophagy inducing potential, based on previous studies reporting protective role of autophagy in APAP caused cellular damage. Cell viability was assessed using MTT and LDH assays, while autophagy was monitored by qPCR analysis of BECN1, Atg5, p62/SQSTM1, and PINK1 mRNA expression and by Western blot analysis of p62/SQSTM1 and lipidated LC3 accumulation. Our results showed that detrimental effect of APAP on cell viability was suppressed in the presence of HV110 which was linked with increased conversion of LC3 protein and p62/SQSTM1 protein degradation. Additionally, higher p62/SQSTM1 and PINK1 mRNA transcription were noticed in cells co-treated with APAP/HV110, simultaneously. In conclusion, this study suggests that HV110 enhances activation of PINK1-dependent autophagy in HepG2 cells and its eventual co-supplementation with APAP could be potentially used for alleviation of hepatotoxic side effects caused by APAP overdose.
PB  - Frontiers Media Sa, Lausanne
T2  - Frontiers in Microbiology
T1  - Lactobacillus fermentum Postbiotic-induced Autophagy as Potential Approach for Treatment of Acetaminophen Hepatotoxicity
VL  - 8
DO  - 10.3389/fmicb.2017.00594
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Dinić, Miroslav and Lukić, Jovanka and Đokić, Jelena and Milenković, Marina and Strahinić, Ivana and Golić, Nataša and Begović, Jelena",
year = "2017",
abstract = "The aim of this study was to investigate the potential of postbiotics originated from Lactobacillus fermentum BGHV110 strain (HV110) to counteract acetaminophen (APAP)-induced hepatotoxicity in HepG2 cells. This strain was selected according to its autophagy inducing potential, based on previous studies reporting protective role of autophagy in APAP caused cellular damage. Cell viability was assessed using MTT and LDH assays, while autophagy was monitored by qPCR analysis of BECN1, Atg5, p62/SQSTM1, and PINK1 mRNA expression and by Western blot analysis of p62/SQSTM1 and lipidated LC3 accumulation. Our results showed that detrimental effect of APAP on cell viability was suppressed in the presence of HV110 which was linked with increased conversion of LC3 protein and p62/SQSTM1 protein degradation. Additionally, higher p62/SQSTM1 and PINK1 mRNA transcription were noticed in cells co-treated with APAP/HV110, simultaneously. In conclusion, this study suggests that HV110 enhances activation of PINK1-dependent autophagy in HepG2 cells and its eventual co-supplementation with APAP could be potentially used for alleviation of hepatotoxic side effects caused by APAP overdose.",
publisher = "Frontiers Media Sa, Lausanne",
journal = "Frontiers in Microbiology",
title = "Lactobacillus fermentum Postbiotic-induced Autophagy as Potential Approach for Treatment of Acetaminophen Hepatotoxicity",
volume = "8",
doi = "10.3389/fmicb.2017.00594"
}

Dinić, M., Lukić, J., Đokić, J., Milenković, M., Strahinić, I., Golić, N.,& Begović, J.. (2017). Lactobacillus fermentum Postbiotic-induced Autophagy as Potential Approach for Treatment of Acetaminophen Hepatotoxicity. in Frontiers in Microbiology
Frontiers Media Sa, Lausanne., 8.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2017.00594

Dinić M, Lukić J, Đokić J, Milenković M, Strahinić I, Golić N, Begović J. Lactobacillus fermentum Postbiotic-induced Autophagy as Potential Approach for Treatment of Acetaminophen Hepatotoxicity. in Frontiers in Microbiology. 2017;8.
doi:10.3389/fmicb.2017.00594 .

Dinić, Miroslav, Lukić, Jovanka, Đokić, Jelena, Milenković, Marina, Strahinić, Ivana, Golić, Nataša, Begović, Jelena, "Lactobacillus fermentum Postbiotic-induced Autophagy as Potential Approach for Treatment of Acetaminophen Hepatotoxicity" in Frontiers in Microbiology, 8 (2017),
https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2017.00594 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Lukić, Jovanka
AU  - Dinić, Miroslav
AU  - Marčetić, Mirjana
AU  - Milenković, Marina
AU  - Begović, Jelena
AU  - Strahinić, Ivana
PY  - 2016
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2645
AB  - Aim of this work was to assess the metabolic and physiological changes that occurred in the hind gut of rats after feeding with soybean carbohydrates alone and in combination with Lactobacillus helveticus BGRA43. Wistar rats were gavaged with soybean flour for 28 days. The parameters assessed included fecal volatile organic compounds, and L-lactate, reducing sugars, proteins, ammonia and water levels in the colonic lumen. The presence of lactic acid (LAB), sulfate reducing (SRB) and methanogenic bacteria was assessed by semi-quantitative PCR. Malondialdehyde levels as well as lymphoid tissue size in ileal and colonic mucosa were also evaluated. On the basics of the results obtained, correlation network was created, setting the parameters tested in research in two metabolic groups: saccharolytic and proteolytic fermentation group. The principal finding of the study is a negative correlation between oral administration of BGRA43 and increase of parameters related to carbohydrate fermentation in the gut, and a positive correlation to factors related to proteolytic fermentation. On the contrary, soybean carbohydrates were correlated with increased values of factors related to carbohydrate catabolism. Different effects of BGRA43 and soybean carbohydrates on metabolic processes in colonic lumen indicate the possibility of applying the BGRA43 in alleviating the gastrointestinal symptoms occurring after consuming hardly digestible carbohydrates.
PB  - Društvo genetičara Srbije, Beograd
T2  - Genetika, Belgrade
T1  - Effects of soybean carbohydrates and Lactobacillus helveticus BGRA43 on metabolic processes in rat colon
VL  - 48
IS  - 3
SP  - 903
EP  - 921
DO  - 10.2298/GENSR1603903L
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Lukić, Jovanka and Dinić, Miroslav and Marčetić, Mirjana and Milenković, Marina and Begović, Jelena and Strahinić, Ivana",
year = "2016",
abstract = "Aim of this work was to assess the metabolic and physiological changes that occurred in the hind gut of rats after feeding with soybean carbohydrates alone and in combination with Lactobacillus helveticus BGRA43. Wistar rats were gavaged with soybean flour for 28 days. The parameters assessed included fecal volatile organic compounds, and L-lactate, reducing sugars, proteins, ammonia and water levels in the colonic lumen. The presence of lactic acid (LAB), sulfate reducing (SRB) and methanogenic bacteria was assessed by semi-quantitative PCR. Malondialdehyde levels as well as lymphoid tissue size in ileal and colonic mucosa were also evaluated. On the basics of the results obtained, correlation network was created, setting the parameters tested in research in two metabolic groups: saccharolytic and proteolytic fermentation group. The principal finding of the study is a negative correlation between oral administration of BGRA43 and increase of parameters related to carbohydrate fermentation in the gut, and a positive correlation to factors related to proteolytic fermentation. On the contrary, soybean carbohydrates were correlated with increased values of factors related to carbohydrate catabolism. Different effects of BGRA43 and soybean carbohydrates on metabolic processes in colonic lumen indicate the possibility of applying the BGRA43 in alleviating the gastrointestinal symptoms occurring after consuming hardly digestible carbohydrates.",
publisher = "Društvo genetičara Srbije, Beograd",
journal = "Genetika, Belgrade",
title = "Effects of soybean carbohydrates and Lactobacillus helveticus BGRA43 on metabolic processes in rat colon",
volume = "48",
number = "3",
pages = "903-921",
doi = "10.2298/GENSR1603903L"
}

Lukić, J., Dinić, M., Marčetić, M., Milenković, M., Begović, J.,& Strahinić, I.. (2016). Effects of soybean carbohydrates and Lactobacillus helveticus BGRA43 on metabolic processes in rat colon. in Genetika, Belgrade
Društvo genetičara Srbije, Beograd., 48(3), 903-921.
https://doi.org/10.2298/GENSR1603903L

Lukić J, Dinić M, Marčetić M, Milenković M, Begović J, Strahinić I. Effects of soybean carbohydrates and Lactobacillus helveticus BGRA43 on metabolic processes in rat colon. in Genetika, Belgrade. 2016;48(3):903-921.
doi:10.2298/GENSR1603903L .

Lukić, Jovanka, Dinić, Miroslav, Marčetić, Mirjana, Milenković, Marina, Begović, Jelena, Strahinić, Ivana, "Effects of soybean carbohydrates and Lactobacillus helveticus BGRA43 on metabolic processes in rat colon" in Genetika, Belgrade, 48, no. 3 (2016):903-921,
https://doi.org/10.2298/GENSR1603903L . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Terzić-Vidojević, Amarela
AU  - Veljović, Katarina
AU  - Begović, Jelena
AU  - Filipić, Brankica
AU  - Popović, Dušanka
AU  - Tolinacki, Maja
AU  - Miljković, Marija
AU  - Kojić, Milan
AU  - Golić, Nataša
PY  - 2015
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2320
AB  - Enterococci represent the most controversial group of dairy bacteria. They are found to be the main constituent of many traditional Mediterranean dairy products and contribute to their characteristic taste and flavor. On the other hand, during the last 50 years antibiotic resistant enterococci have emerged as leading causes of nosocomial infections worldwide. The aim of this study was to determine the diversity, technological properties, antibiotic susceptibility and virulence traits of 636 enterococci previously isolated from 55 artisan dairy products from 12 locations in the Western Balkan countries (WBC) of Serbia, Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. All strains were identified both by microbiological and molecular methods. The predominant species was Enterococcus durans, followed by Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium. Over 44% of the isolates were resistant to ciprofloxacin and erythromycin, while 26.2% of the isolates were multi resistant to three or more antibiotics belonging to different families. 185 isolates (29.1%) were susceptible to all 13 of the antibiotics tested. The antibiotic-susceptible isolates were further tested for possible virulence genes and the production of biogenic amines. Finally, five enterococci isolates were found to be antibiotic susceptible with good technological characteristics and without virulence traits or the ability to produce biogenic amines, making them possible candidates for biotechnological application as starter cultures in the dairy industry.
PB  - Frontiers Media Sa, Lausanne
T2  - Frontiers in Microbiology
T1  - Diversity and antibiotic susceptibility of autochthonous dairy enterococci isolates: are they safe candidates for autochthonous starter cultures?
VL  - 6
DO  - 10.3389/fmicb.2015.00954
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Terzić-Vidojević, Amarela and Veljović, Katarina and Begović, Jelena and Filipić, Brankica and Popović, Dušanka and Tolinacki, Maja and Miljković, Marija and Kojić, Milan and Golić, Nataša",
year = "2015",
abstract = "Enterococci represent the most controversial group of dairy bacteria. They are found to be the main constituent of many traditional Mediterranean dairy products and contribute to their characteristic taste and flavor. On the other hand, during the last 50 years antibiotic resistant enterococci have emerged as leading causes of nosocomial infections worldwide. The aim of this study was to determine the diversity, technological properties, antibiotic susceptibility and virulence traits of 636 enterococci previously isolated from 55 artisan dairy products from 12 locations in the Western Balkan countries (WBC) of Serbia, Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. All strains were identified both by microbiological and molecular methods. The predominant species was Enterococcus durans, followed by Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium. Over 44% of the isolates were resistant to ciprofloxacin and erythromycin, while 26.2% of the isolates were multi resistant to three or more antibiotics belonging to different families. 185 isolates (29.1%) were susceptible to all 13 of the antibiotics tested. The antibiotic-susceptible isolates were further tested for possible virulence genes and the production of biogenic amines. Finally, five enterococci isolates were found to be antibiotic susceptible with good technological characteristics and without virulence traits or the ability to produce biogenic amines, making them possible candidates for biotechnological application as starter cultures in the dairy industry.",
publisher = "Frontiers Media Sa, Lausanne",
journal = "Frontiers in Microbiology",
title = "Diversity and antibiotic susceptibility of autochthonous dairy enterococci isolates: are they safe candidates for autochthonous starter cultures?",
volume = "6",
doi = "10.3389/fmicb.2015.00954"
}

Terzić-Vidojević, A., Veljović, K., Begović, J., Filipić, B., Popović, D., Tolinacki, M., Miljković, M., Kojić, M.,& Golić, N.. (2015). Diversity and antibiotic susceptibility of autochthonous dairy enterococci isolates: are they safe candidates for autochthonous starter cultures?. in Frontiers in Microbiology
Frontiers Media Sa, Lausanne., 6.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2015.00954

Terzić-Vidojević A, Veljović K, Begović J, Filipić B, Popović D, Tolinacki M, Miljković M, Kojić M, Golić N. Diversity and antibiotic susceptibility of autochthonous dairy enterococci isolates: are they safe candidates for autochthonous starter cultures?. in Frontiers in Microbiology. 2015;6.
doi:10.3389/fmicb.2015.00954 .

Terzić-Vidojević, Amarela, Veljović, Katarina, Begović, Jelena, Filipić, Brankica, Popović, Dušanka, Tolinacki, Maja, Miljković, Marija, Kojić, Milan, Golić, Nataša, "Diversity and antibiotic susceptibility of autochthonous dairy enterococci isolates: are they safe candidates for autochthonous starter cultures?" in Frontiers in Microbiology, 6 (2015),
https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2015.00954 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Novović, Katarina
AU  - Mihajlović, Sanja
AU  - Vasiljević, Zorica
AU  - Filipić, Brankica
AU  - Begović, Jelena
AU  - Jovčić, Branko
PY  - 2015
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2421
AB  - Carbapenem-resistant A. baumannii present a significant therapeutic challenge for the treatment of nosocomial infections in many European countries. Although it is known that the gradient of A. baumannii prevalence increases from northern to southern Europe, this study provides the first data from Serbia. Twenty-eight carbapenem-resistant A. baumannii clinical isolates were collected at a Serbian pediatric hospital during a 2-year period. The majority of isolates (67.68%) belonged to the sequence type Group 1, European clonal complex II. All isolates harbored intrinsic OXA-51 and AmpC cephalosporinase. OXA-23 was detected in 16 isolates (57.14%), OXA-24 in 23 isolates (82.14%) and OXA-58 in 11 isolates (39.29%). Six of the isolates (21.43%) harbored all of the analyzed oxacillinases, except OXA-143 and OXA-235 that were not detected in this study. Production of oxacillinases was detected in different pulsotypes indicating the presence of horizontal gene transfer. NDM-1, VIM and IMP were not detected in analyzed clinical A. baumannii isolates. ISAba1 insertion sequence was present upstream of OXA-51 in one isolate, upstream of AmpC in 13 isolates and upstream of OXA-23 in 10 isolates. In silico analysis of carO sequences from analyzed A. baumannii isolates revealed the existence of two out of six highly polymorphic CarO variants. The phylogenetic analysis of CarO protein among Acinetobacter species revised the previous classification CarO variants into three groups based on strong bootstraps scores in the tree analysis. Group I comprises four variants (I-IV) while Groups II and III contain only one variant each. One half of the Serbian clinical isolates belong to Group I variant I, while the other half belongs to Group I variant III.
PB  - Public Library Science, San Francisco
T2  - PLoS One
T1  - Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii from Serbia: Revision of CarO Classification
VL  - 10
IS  - 3
DO  - 10.1371/journal.pone.0122793
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Novović, Katarina and Mihajlović, Sanja and Vasiljević, Zorica and Filipić, Brankica and Begović, Jelena and Jovčić, Branko",
year = "2015",
abstract = "Carbapenem-resistant A. baumannii present a significant therapeutic challenge for the treatment of nosocomial infections in many European countries. Although it is known that the gradient of A. baumannii prevalence increases from northern to southern Europe, this study provides the first data from Serbia. Twenty-eight carbapenem-resistant A. baumannii clinical isolates were collected at a Serbian pediatric hospital during a 2-year period. The majority of isolates (67.68%) belonged to the sequence type Group 1, European clonal complex II. All isolates harbored intrinsic OXA-51 and AmpC cephalosporinase. OXA-23 was detected in 16 isolates (57.14%), OXA-24 in 23 isolates (82.14%) and OXA-58 in 11 isolates (39.29%). Six of the isolates (21.43%) harbored all of the analyzed oxacillinases, except OXA-143 and OXA-235 that were not detected in this study. Production of oxacillinases was detected in different pulsotypes indicating the presence of horizontal gene transfer. NDM-1, VIM and IMP were not detected in analyzed clinical A. baumannii isolates. ISAba1 insertion sequence was present upstream of OXA-51 in one isolate, upstream of AmpC in 13 isolates and upstream of OXA-23 in 10 isolates. In silico analysis of carO sequences from analyzed A. baumannii isolates revealed the existence of two out of six highly polymorphic CarO variants. The phylogenetic analysis of CarO protein among Acinetobacter species revised the previous classification CarO variants into three groups based on strong bootstraps scores in the tree analysis. Group I comprises four variants (I-IV) while Groups II and III contain only one variant each. One half of the Serbian clinical isolates belong to Group I variant I, while the other half belongs to Group I variant III.",
publisher = "Public Library Science, San Francisco",
journal = "PLoS One",
title = "Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii from Serbia: Revision of CarO Classification",
volume = "10",
number = "3",
doi = "10.1371/journal.pone.0122793"
}

Novović, K., Mihajlović, S., Vasiljević, Z., Filipić, B., Begović, J.,& Jovčić, B.. (2015). Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii from Serbia: Revision of CarO Classification. in PLoS One
Public Library Science, San Francisco., 10(3).
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0122793

Novović K, Mihajlović S, Vasiljević Z, Filipić B, Begović J, Jovčić B. Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii from Serbia: Revision of CarO Classification. in PLoS One. 2015;10(3).
doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0122793 .

Novović, Katarina, Mihajlović, Sanja, Vasiljević, Zorica, Filipić, Brankica, Begović, Jelena, Jovčić, Branko, "Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii from Serbia: Revision of CarO Classification" in PLoS One, 10, no. 3 (2015),
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0122793 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Jovčić, Branko
AU  - Lepsanović, Zorica
AU  - Begović, Jelena
AU  - Filipić, Brankica
AU  - Kojić, Milan
PY  - 2014
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2173
AB  - New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates are of special interest since P. aeruginosa is a major cause of nosocomial infections, the treatment of which could now be jeopardized, especially in developing countries. Six additional NDM-1 positive P. aeruginosa clinical isolates belonging to two different genotypes were shown to be plasmid-free. PFGE-hybridization experiments revealed the chromosomal location of the bla (NDM-1) gene. Restriction analysis and hybridization revealed that two copies of the bla (NDM-1) gene are present in the genomes of all tested isolates, as in previously characterized P. aeruginosa MMA83. Moreover, it was shown that increasing imipenem concentration did not have the effect on copy number of the bla (NDM-1) gene in the genome of P. aeruginosa MMA83.
PB  - Springer, Dordrecht
T2  - Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, International Journal of General and Molecular Microbiology
T1  - Two copies of bla (NDM-1) gene are present in NDM-1 producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from Serbia
VL  - 105
IS  - 3
SP  - 613
EP  - 618
DO  - 10.1007/s10482-013-0094-z
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Jovčić, Branko and Lepsanović, Zorica and Begović, Jelena and Filipić, Brankica and Kojić, Milan",
year = "2014",
abstract = "New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates are of special interest since P. aeruginosa is a major cause of nosocomial infections, the treatment of which could now be jeopardized, especially in developing countries. Six additional NDM-1 positive P. aeruginosa clinical isolates belonging to two different genotypes were shown to be plasmid-free. PFGE-hybridization experiments revealed the chromosomal location of the bla (NDM-1) gene. Restriction analysis and hybridization revealed that two copies of the bla (NDM-1) gene are present in the genomes of all tested isolates, as in previously characterized P. aeruginosa MMA83. Moreover, it was shown that increasing imipenem concentration did not have the effect on copy number of the bla (NDM-1) gene in the genome of P. aeruginosa MMA83.",
publisher = "Springer, Dordrecht",
journal = "Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, International Journal of General and Molecular Microbiology",
title = "Two copies of bla (NDM-1) gene are present in NDM-1 producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from Serbia",
volume = "105",
number = "3",
pages = "613-618",
doi = "10.1007/s10482-013-0094-z"
}

Jovčić, B., Lepsanović, Z., Begović, J., Filipić, B.,& Kojić, M.. (2014). Two copies of bla (NDM-1) gene are present in NDM-1 producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from Serbia. in Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, International Journal of General and Molecular Microbiology
Springer, Dordrecht., 105(3), 613-618.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10482-013-0094-z

Jovčić B, Lepsanović Z, Begović J, Filipić B, Kojić M. Two copies of bla (NDM-1) gene are present in NDM-1 producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from Serbia. in Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, International Journal of General and Molecular Microbiology. 2014;105(3):613-618.
doi:10.1007/s10482-013-0094-z .

Jovčić, Branko, Lepsanović, Zorica, Begović, Jelena, Filipić, Brankica, Kojić, Milan, "Two copies of bla (NDM-1) gene are present in NDM-1 producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from Serbia" in Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, International Journal of General and Molecular Microbiology, 105, no. 3 (2014):613-618,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10482-013-0094-z . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Lukić, Jovanka
AU  - Strahinić, Ivana
AU  - Milenković, Marina
AU  - Nikolić, Milica
AU  - Tolinacki, Maja
AU  - Kojić, Milan
AU  - Begović, Jelena
PY  - 2014
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2070
AB  - Modern research in the area of probiotics is largely devoted to discovering factors that promote the adherence of probiotic candidates to host mucosal surfaces. The aim of the present study was to test the role of aggregation factor (AggL) and mucin-binding protein (MbpL) from Lactococcus sp. in adhesion to gastrointestinal mucosa. In vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo experiments in rats were used to assess the adhesive potential of these two proteins expressed in heterologous host Lactobacillus salivarius BGHO1. Although there was no influence of MbpL protein expression on BGHO1 adhesion to gut mucosa, expression of AggL had a negative effect on BGHO1 binding to ileal and colonic rat mucosa, as well as to human HT29-MTX cells and porcine gastric mucin in vitro. Because AggL did not decrease the adhesion of bacteria to intestinal fragments in ex vivo tests, where peristaltic simulation conditions were missing, we propose that intestinal motility could be a crucial force for eliminating aggregation-factor-bearing bacteria. Bacterial strains expressing aggregation factor could facilitate the removal of pathogens through the coaggregation mechanism, thus balancing gut microbial ecosystems in people affected by intestinal bacteria overgrowth.
PB  - Springer, New York
T2  - Microbial Ecology
T1  - Aggregation Factor as an Inhibitor of Bacterial Binding to Gut Mucosa
VL  - 68
IS  - 3
SP  - 633
EP  - 644
DO  - 10.1007/s00248-014-0426-1
ER  - 

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author = "Lukić, Jovanka and Strahinić, Ivana and Milenković, Marina and Nikolić, Milica and Tolinacki, Maja and Kojić, Milan and Begović, Jelena",
year = "2014",
abstract = "Modern research in the area of probiotics is largely devoted to discovering factors that promote the adherence of probiotic candidates to host mucosal surfaces. The aim of the present study was to test the role of aggregation factor (AggL) and mucin-binding protein (MbpL) from Lactococcus sp. in adhesion to gastrointestinal mucosa. In vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo experiments in rats were used to assess the adhesive potential of these two proteins expressed in heterologous host Lactobacillus salivarius BGHO1. Although there was no influence of MbpL protein expression on BGHO1 adhesion to gut mucosa, expression of AggL had a negative effect on BGHO1 binding to ileal and colonic rat mucosa, as well as to human HT29-MTX cells and porcine gastric mucin in vitro. Because AggL did not decrease the adhesion of bacteria to intestinal fragments in ex vivo tests, where peristaltic simulation conditions were missing, we propose that intestinal motility could be a crucial force for eliminating aggregation-factor-bearing bacteria. Bacterial strains expressing aggregation factor could facilitate the removal of pathogens through the coaggregation mechanism, thus balancing gut microbial ecosystems in people affected by intestinal bacteria overgrowth.",
publisher = "Springer, New York",
journal = "Microbial Ecology",
title = "Aggregation Factor as an Inhibitor of Bacterial Binding to Gut Mucosa",
volume = "68",
number = "3",
pages = "633-644",
doi = "10.1007/s00248-014-0426-1"
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Lukić, J., Strahinić, I., Milenković, M., Nikolić, M., Tolinacki, M., Kojić, M.,& Begović, J.. (2014). Aggregation Factor as an Inhibitor of Bacterial Binding to Gut Mucosa. in Microbial Ecology
Springer, New York., 68(3), 633-644.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00248-014-0426-1

Lukić J, Strahinić I, Milenković M, Nikolić M, Tolinacki M, Kojić M, Begović J. Aggregation Factor as an Inhibitor of Bacterial Binding to Gut Mucosa. in Microbial Ecology. 2014;68(3):633-644.
doi:10.1007/s00248-014-0426-1 .

Lukić, Jovanka, Strahinić, Ivana, Milenković, Marina, Nikolić, Milica, Tolinacki, Maja, Kojić, Milan, Begović, Jelena, "Aggregation Factor as an Inhibitor of Bacterial Binding to Gut Mucosa" in Microbial Ecology, 68, no. 3 (2014):633-644,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00248-014-0426-1 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Lukić, Jovanka
AU  - Strahinić, Ivana
AU  - Milenković, Marina
AU  - Golić, Nataša
AU  - Kojić, Milan
AU  - Topisirović, Ljubiša
AU  - Begović, Jelena
PY  - 2013
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1953
AB  - The present study was carried out to test the colonic mucosal response of rats to oral supplementation with Lactobacillus fermentum BGHI14 and to correlate the tissue reaction to trinitrobenzenesulfonate (TNBS)-induced colitis with mucosal barrier alterations caused by bacterial ingestion. An immune cell-mediated reaction of healthy colonic tissue was noticed after bacterial feeding. After prolonged bacterial treatment, the observed reaction had retreated to normality, but the mRNA levels of proinflammatory cytokines interleukin-1 beta (IL-1 beta) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) remained elevated. These data point to the chronic low-grade inflammation that could be caused by long-term probiotic consumption. Although no detrimental effects of bacterial pretreatment were noticed in colitic rats, at least in the acute state of disease, the results obtained in our study point to the necessity of reassessment of existing data on the safety of probiotic preparations. Additionally, probiotic effects in experimental colitis models might depend on time coordination of disease induction with treatment duration.
PB  - Amer Soc Microbiology, Washington
T2  - Applied and Environmental Microbiology
T1  - Interaction of Lactobacillus fermentum BGHI14 with Rat Colonic Mucosa: Implications for Colitis Induction
VL  - 79
IS  - 18
SP  - 5735
EP  - 5744
DO  - 10.1128/AEM.01807-13
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Lukić, Jovanka and Strahinić, Ivana and Milenković, Marina and Golić, Nataša and Kojić, Milan and Topisirović, Ljubiša and Begović, Jelena",
year = "2013",
abstract = "The present study was carried out to test the colonic mucosal response of rats to oral supplementation with Lactobacillus fermentum BGHI14 and to correlate the tissue reaction to trinitrobenzenesulfonate (TNBS)-induced colitis with mucosal barrier alterations caused by bacterial ingestion. An immune cell-mediated reaction of healthy colonic tissue was noticed after bacterial feeding. After prolonged bacterial treatment, the observed reaction had retreated to normality, but the mRNA levels of proinflammatory cytokines interleukin-1 beta (IL-1 beta) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) remained elevated. These data point to the chronic low-grade inflammation that could be caused by long-term probiotic consumption. Although no detrimental effects of bacterial pretreatment were noticed in colitic rats, at least in the acute state of disease, the results obtained in our study point to the necessity of reassessment of existing data on the safety of probiotic preparations. Additionally, probiotic effects in experimental colitis models might depend on time coordination of disease induction with treatment duration.",
publisher = "Amer Soc Microbiology, Washington",
journal = "Applied and Environmental Microbiology",
title = "Interaction of Lactobacillus fermentum BGHI14 with Rat Colonic Mucosa: Implications for Colitis Induction",
volume = "79",
number = "18",
pages = "5735-5744",
doi = "10.1128/AEM.01807-13"
}

Lukić, J., Strahinić, I., Milenković, M., Golić, N., Kojić, M., Topisirović, L.,& Begović, J.. (2013). Interaction of Lactobacillus fermentum BGHI14 with Rat Colonic Mucosa: Implications for Colitis Induction. in Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Amer Soc Microbiology, Washington., 79(18), 5735-5744.
https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.01807-13

Lukić J, Strahinić I, Milenković M, Golić N, Kojić M, Topisirović L, Begović J. Interaction of Lactobacillus fermentum BGHI14 with Rat Colonic Mucosa: Implications for Colitis Induction. in Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 2013;79(18):5735-5744.
doi:10.1128/AEM.01807-13 .

Lukić, Jovanka, Strahinić, Ivana, Milenković, Marina, Golić, Nataša, Kojić, Milan, Topisirović, Ljubiša, Begović, Jelena, "Interaction of Lactobacillus fermentum BGHI14 with Rat Colonic Mucosa: Implications for Colitis Induction" in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 79, no. 18 (2013):5735-5744,
https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.01807-13 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Lukić, Jovanka
AU  - Strahinić, Ivana
AU  - Jovčić, Branko
AU  - Filipić, Brankica
AU  - Topisirović, Ljubiša
AU  - Kojić, Milan
AU  - Begović, Jelena
PY  - 2012
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1629
AB  - Adhesion of bacteria to mucosal surfaces and epithelial cells is one of the key features for the selection of probiotics. In this study, we assessed the adhesion property of Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis BGKP1 based on its strong autoaggregation phenotype and the presence of the mucin binding protein (MbpL). Genes involved in aggregation (aggL) and possible interaction with mucin (mbpL), present on the same plasmid pKP1, were previously separately cloned in the plasmid pAZIL. In vivo and in vitro experiments revealed potentially different physiological roles of these two proteins in the process of adherence to the intestine during the passage of the strain through the gastrointestinal tract. We correlated the in vitro and in vivo aggregation of the BGKP1-20 carrying plasmid with aggL to binding to the colonic mucus through nonspecific hydrophobic interactions. The expression of AggL on the bacterial cell surface significantly increased the hydrophobicity of the strain. On the other hand, the presence of AggL in the strain reduced its ability to adhere to the ileum. Moreover, MbpL protein showed an affinity to bind gastric type mucin proteins such as MUC5AC. This protein did not contribute to the binding of the strain to the ileal or colonic part of the intestine. Different potential functions of lactococcal AggL and MbpL proteins in the process of adhesion to the gastrointestinal tract are proposed.
PB  - Amer Soc Microbiology, Washington
T2  - Applied and Environmental Microbiology
T1  - Different Roles for Lactococcal Aggregation Factor and Mucin Binding Protein in Adhesion to Gastrointestinal Mucosa
VL  - 78
IS  - 22
SP  - 7993
EP  - 8000
DO  - 10.1128/AEM.02141-12
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Lukić, Jovanka and Strahinić, Ivana and Jovčić, Branko and Filipić, Brankica and Topisirović, Ljubiša and Kojić, Milan and Begović, Jelena",
year = "2012",
abstract = "Adhesion of bacteria to mucosal surfaces and epithelial cells is one of the key features for the selection of probiotics. In this study, we assessed the adhesion property of Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis BGKP1 based on its strong autoaggregation phenotype and the presence of the mucin binding protein (MbpL). Genes involved in aggregation (aggL) and possible interaction with mucin (mbpL), present on the same plasmid pKP1, were previously separately cloned in the plasmid pAZIL. In vivo and in vitro experiments revealed potentially different physiological roles of these two proteins in the process of adherence to the intestine during the passage of the strain through the gastrointestinal tract. We correlated the in vitro and in vivo aggregation of the BGKP1-20 carrying plasmid with aggL to binding to the colonic mucus through nonspecific hydrophobic interactions. The expression of AggL on the bacterial cell surface significantly increased the hydrophobicity of the strain. On the other hand, the presence of AggL in the strain reduced its ability to adhere to the ileum. Moreover, MbpL protein showed an affinity to bind gastric type mucin proteins such as MUC5AC. This protein did not contribute to the binding of the strain to the ileal or colonic part of the intestine. Different potential functions of lactococcal AggL and MbpL proteins in the process of adhesion to the gastrointestinal tract are proposed.",
publisher = "Amer Soc Microbiology, Washington",
journal = "Applied and Environmental Microbiology",
title = "Different Roles for Lactococcal Aggregation Factor and Mucin Binding Protein in Adhesion to Gastrointestinal Mucosa",
volume = "78",
number = "22",
pages = "7993-8000",
doi = "10.1128/AEM.02141-12"
}

Lukić, J., Strahinić, I., Jovčić, B., Filipić, B., Topisirović, L., Kojić, M.,& Begović, J.. (2012). Different Roles for Lactococcal Aggregation Factor and Mucin Binding Protein in Adhesion to Gastrointestinal Mucosa. in Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Amer Soc Microbiology, Washington., 78(22), 7993-8000.
https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.02141-12

Lukić J, Strahinić I, Jovčić B, Filipić B, Topisirović L, Kojić M, Begović J. Different Roles for Lactococcal Aggregation Factor and Mucin Binding Protein in Adhesion to Gastrointestinal Mucosa. in Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 2012;78(22):7993-8000.
doi:10.1128/AEM.02141-12 .

Lukić, Jovanka, Strahinić, Ivana, Jovčić, Branko, Filipić, Brankica, Topisirović, Ljubiša, Kojić, Milan, Begović, Jelena, "Different Roles for Lactococcal Aggregation Factor and Mucin Binding Protein in Adhesion to Gastrointestinal Mucosa" in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 78, no. 22 (2012):7993-8000,
https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.02141-12 . .