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  - Jančić, Ivan
AU  - Mirković, Nemanja
AU  - Bufan, Biljana
AU  - Đokić, Jelena
AU  - Milenković, Marina
AU  - Begović, J.
AU  - Strahinić, Ivana
AU  - Lozo, J.
PY  - 2017
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2871
AB  - In the light of the increasing resistance of bacterial pathogens to antibiotics, one of the main global strategies in applied science is development of alternative treatments, which would be safe both for the host and from the environmental perspective. Accordingly, the aim of this study was to test whether two lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains, Lactococcus lactis BGBU1-4 and Lactobacillus salivarius BGHO1, could be applied as safe supplements for Listeria infection. Two major research objectives were set: to compare the effects of BGBU1-4 and BGHO1 on early immune response in gut tissue of Wistar rats co-administered with Listeria monocytogenes ATCC19111 and next, to test how this applies to their usage as therapeutics in acute ATCC19111 infection. Intestinal villi (IV), Peyer's patches (PP) and mesenteric lymph nodes (MLN) were used for the analysis. The results showed that BGHO1 increased the mRNA expression of innate immune markers CD14, interleukin (IL)-1 beta and tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha in PP and IV, and, in parallel, caused a decrease of listeriolysin O (LLO) mRNA expression in same tissues. In MLN of BGHO1 treated rats, LLO expression was increased, along with an increase of the expression of OX-62 mRNA and CD69, pointing to the activation of adaptive immunity. On the other hand, in BGBU1-4 treated rats, there was no reduction of LLO mRNA expression and no induction of innate immunity markers in intestinal tissue. Additionally, CD14 and IL-1 beta, as well as LLO, but not OX-62 mRNA and CD69 expression, were elevated in MLN of BGBU1-4 treated rats. However, when applied therapeutically, both, BGBU1-4 and BGHO1, lowered Listeria count in spleens of infected rats. Our results not only reveal the potential of LAB to ameliorate Listeria infections, but suggest different immunological effects of two different LAB strains, both of which could be effective in Listeria elimination.
PB  - Wageningen Academic Publishers, Wageningen
T2  - Beneficial Microbes
T1  - Lactococcus lactis and Lactobacillus salivarius differently modulate early immunological response of Wistar rats co-administered with Listeria monocytogenes
VL  - 8
IS  - 5
SP  - 809
EP  - 822
DO  - 10.3920/BM2017.0007
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Lukić, Jovanka and Jančić, Ivan and Mirković, Nemanja and Bufan, Biljana and Đokić, Jelena and Milenković, Marina and Begović, J. and Strahinić, Ivana and Lozo, J.",
year = "2017",
abstract = "In the light of the increasing resistance of bacterial pathogens to antibiotics, one of the main global strategies in applied science is development of alternative treatments, which would be safe both for the host and from the environmental perspective. Accordingly, the aim of this study was to test whether two lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains, Lactococcus lactis BGBU1-4 and Lactobacillus salivarius BGHO1, could be applied as safe supplements for Listeria infection. Two major research objectives were set: to compare the effects of BGBU1-4 and BGHO1 on early immune response in gut tissue of Wistar rats co-administered with Listeria monocytogenes ATCC19111 and next, to test how this applies to their usage as therapeutics in acute ATCC19111 infection. Intestinal villi (IV), Peyer's patches (PP) and mesenteric lymph nodes (MLN) were used for the analysis. The results showed that BGHO1 increased the mRNA expression of innate immune markers CD14, interleukin (IL)-1 beta and tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha in PP and IV, and, in parallel, caused a decrease of listeriolysin O (LLO) mRNA expression in same tissues. In MLN of BGHO1 treated rats, LLO expression was increased, along with an increase of the expression of OX-62 mRNA and CD69, pointing to the activation of adaptive immunity. On the other hand, in BGBU1-4 treated rats, there was no reduction of LLO mRNA expression and no induction of innate immunity markers in intestinal tissue. Additionally, CD14 and IL-1 beta, as well as LLO, but not OX-62 mRNA and CD69 expression, were elevated in MLN of BGBU1-4 treated rats. However, when applied therapeutically, both, BGBU1-4 and BGHO1, lowered Listeria count in spleens of infected rats. Our results not only reveal the potential of LAB to ameliorate Listeria infections, but suggest different immunological effects of two different LAB strains, both of which could be effective in Listeria elimination.",
publisher = "Wageningen Academic Publishers, Wageningen",
journal = "Beneficial Microbes",
title = "Lactococcus lactis and Lactobacillus salivarius differently modulate early immunological response of Wistar rats co-administered with Listeria monocytogenes",
volume = "8",
number = "5",
pages = "809-822",
doi = "10.3920/BM2017.0007"
}

Lukić, J., Jančić, I., Mirković, N., Bufan, B., Đokić, J., Milenković, M., Begović, J., Strahinić, I.,& Lozo, J.. (2017). Lactococcus lactis and Lactobacillus salivarius differently modulate early immunological response of Wistar rats co-administered with Listeria monocytogenes. in Beneficial Microbes
Wageningen Academic Publishers, Wageningen., 8(5), 809-822.
https://doi.org/10.3920/BM2017.0007

Lukić J, Jančić I, Mirković N, Bufan B, Đokić J, Milenković M, Begović J, Strahinić I, Lozo J. Lactococcus lactis and Lactobacillus salivarius differently modulate early immunological response of Wistar rats co-administered with Listeria monocytogenes. in Beneficial Microbes. 2017;8(5):809-822.
doi:10.3920/BM2017.0007 .

Lukić, Jovanka, Jančić, Ivan, Mirković, Nemanja, Bufan, Biljana, Đokić, Jelena, Milenković, Marina, Begović, J., Strahinić, Ivana, Lozo, J., "Lactococcus lactis and Lactobacillus salivarius differently modulate early immunological response of Wistar rats co-administered with Listeria monocytogenes" in Beneficial Microbes, 8, no. 5 (2017):809-822,
https://doi.org/10.3920/BM2017.0007 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Filipić, Brankica
AU  - Malesević, Milka
AU  - Vasiljević, Zorica
AU  - Lukić, Jovanka
AU  - Novović, Katarina
AU  - Kojić, Milan
AU  - Jovčić, Branko
PY  - 2017
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2999
AB  - Achromobacter spp. are recognized as emerging pathogens in hospitalized as well as in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. From 2012 to 2015, we collected 69 clinical isolates (41 patient) of Achromobacter spp. from 13 patients with CF (CF isolates, n = 32) and 28 patients receiving care for other health conditions (non-CF isolates, n = 37). Molecular epidemiology and virulence potential of isolates were examined. Antimicrobial susceptibility, motility, ability to form biofilms and binding affinity to mucin, collagen, and fibronectin were tested to assess their virulence traits. The nrdA gene sequencing showed that A. xylosoxidans was the most prevalent species in both CF and non-CF patients. CF patients were also colonized with A. dolens/A, ruhlandii, A. insuavis, and A. spiritinus strains while non-CF group was somewhat less heterogenous, although A. insuavis, A. insolitus, and A. piechaudii strains were detected beside A. xylosoxidans. Three strains displayed clonal distribution, one among patients from the CF group and two among non-CF patients. No significant differences in susceptibility to antimicrobials were observed between CF and non-CF patients. About one third of the isolates were classified as strong biofilm producers, and the proportion of CF and non-CF isolates with the ability to form biofilm was almost identical. CF isolates were less motile compared to the non-CF group and no correlation was found between swimming phenotype and biofilm formation. On the other hand, CF isolates exhibited higher affinity to bind mucin, collagen, and fibronectin. In generall, CF isolates from our study exhibited in vitro properties that could be of importance for the colonization of CF patients.
PB  - Frontiers Media Sa, Lausanne
T2  - Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
T1  - Uncovering Differences in Virulence Markers Associated with Achromobacter Species of CF and Non-CF Origin
VL  - 7
DO  - 10.3389/fcimb.2017.00224
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Filipić, Brankica and Malesević, Milka and Vasiljević, Zorica and Lukić, Jovanka and Novović, Katarina and Kojić, Milan and Jovčić, Branko",
year = "2017",
abstract = "Achromobacter spp. are recognized as emerging pathogens in hospitalized as well as in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. From 2012 to 2015, we collected 69 clinical isolates (41 patient) of Achromobacter spp. from 13 patients with CF (CF isolates, n = 32) and 28 patients receiving care for other health conditions (non-CF isolates, n = 37). Molecular epidemiology and virulence potential of isolates were examined. Antimicrobial susceptibility, motility, ability to form biofilms and binding affinity to mucin, collagen, and fibronectin were tested to assess their virulence traits. The nrdA gene sequencing showed that A. xylosoxidans was the most prevalent species in both CF and non-CF patients. CF patients were also colonized with A. dolens/A, ruhlandii, A. insuavis, and A. spiritinus strains while non-CF group was somewhat less heterogenous, although A. insuavis, A. insolitus, and A. piechaudii strains were detected beside A. xylosoxidans. Three strains displayed clonal distribution, one among patients from the CF group and two among non-CF patients. No significant differences in susceptibility to antimicrobials were observed between CF and non-CF patients. About one third of the isolates were classified as strong biofilm producers, and the proportion of CF and non-CF isolates with the ability to form biofilm was almost identical. CF isolates were less motile compared to the non-CF group and no correlation was found between swimming phenotype and biofilm formation. On the other hand, CF isolates exhibited higher affinity to bind mucin, collagen, and fibronectin. In generall, CF isolates from our study exhibited in vitro properties that could be of importance for the colonization of CF patients.",
publisher = "Frontiers Media Sa, Lausanne",
journal = "Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology",
title = "Uncovering Differences in Virulence Markers Associated with Achromobacter Species of CF and Non-CF Origin",
volume = "7",
doi = "10.3389/fcimb.2017.00224"
}

Filipić, B., Malesević, M., Vasiljević, Z., Lukić, J., Novović, K., Kojić, M.,& Jovčić, B.. (2017). Uncovering Differences in Virulence Markers Associated with Achromobacter Species of CF and Non-CF Origin. in Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
Frontiers Media Sa, Lausanne., 7.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fcimb.2017.00224

Filipić B, Malesević M, Vasiljević Z, Lukić J, Novović K, Kojić M, Jovčić B. Uncovering Differences in Virulence Markers Associated with Achromobacter Species of CF and Non-CF Origin. in Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. 2017;7.
doi:10.3389/fcimb.2017.00224 .

Filipić, Brankica, Malesević, Milka, Vasiljević, Zorica, Lukić, Jovanka, Novović, Katarina, Kojić, Milan, Jovčić, Branko, "Uncovering Differences in Virulence Markers Associated with Achromobacter Species of CF and Non-CF Origin" in Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 7 (2017),
https://doi.org/10.3389/fcimb.2017.00224 . .

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  - Uroić, Ksenija
AU  - Nikolić, Milica
AU  - Kos, Blazenka
AU  - Lebos-Pavunc, Andreja
AU  - Beganović, Jasna
AU  - Lukić, Jovanka
AU  - Jovčić, Branko
AU  - Filipić, Brankica
AU  - Miljković, Marija
AU  - Golić, Nataša
AU  - Topisirović, Ljubiša
AU  - Cadez, Neza
AU  - Raspor, Peter
AU  - Susković, Jagoda
PY  - 2014
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2197
AB  - The aim of this study is to gain insight into the probiotic potential of autochthonous lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolated from artisanal fresh soft and white pickled cheeses. Eleven out of 86 LAB isolates from traditionally produced artisanal fresh soft and white pickled cheeses which survived the most rigorous simulated gastrointestinal tract conditions and did not show resistance to antibiotics were subjected to further evaluation for functional probiotic properties. The ability of the examined strains to assimilate cholesterol in the presence of bile salts was strain dependent, with the highest percentage of cholesterol assimilated by strain Lactobacillus brevis BGGO7-28 possessing S-layer proteins on its cell surface. The growth of strains with mannitol or lactulose as the only carbon source was better than with fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and inulin as prebiotic substrates, which should be considered in the production of synbiotics. Moreover, the results demonstrated that the strains were highly adhesive to human enterocyte-like Caco-2 cells and to a lesser extent to HT29-MTX cells, with the exception of strain Lb. brevis BGGO7-28, which showed similar percentage of adhesion to both cell lines. This strain was the only one with the acidic cell surface, while other examined strains have the cell surfaces with electron donor and basic properties. In addition, all selected strains decreased the proliferation of gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT) cells, suggesting possible immunomodulatory potential of the isolates. Finally, the number of viable cells in dry active preparations after lyophilisation depended on the lyoprotectant used (inulin, FOS or skimmed milk), as well as on the strain subjected to lyophilisation. In conclusion, the results obtained in this study demonstrate that particular dairy LAB isolates exhibit strain-specific probiotic properties. Thus, they could be further examined as part of mixed autochthonous starter cultures for traditional cheese production under controlled conditions.
PB  - Faculty Food Technology Biotechnology, Zagreb
T2  - Food Technology and Biotechnology
T1  - Probiotic Properties of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Croatian Fresh Soft Cheese and Serbian White Pickled Cheese
VL  - 52
IS  - 2
SP  - 232
EP  - 241
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_farfar_2197
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Uroić, Ksenija and Nikolić, Milica and Kos, Blazenka and Lebos-Pavunc, Andreja and Beganović, Jasna and Lukić, Jovanka and Jovčić, Branko and Filipić, Brankica and Miljković, Marija and Golić, Nataša and Topisirović, Ljubiša and Cadez, Neza and Raspor, Peter and Susković, Jagoda",
year = "2014",
abstract = "The aim of this study is to gain insight into the probiotic potential of autochthonous lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolated from artisanal fresh soft and white pickled cheeses. Eleven out of 86 LAB isolates from traditionally produced artisanal fresh soft and white pickled cheeses which survived the most rigorous simulated gastrointestinal tract conditions and did not show resistance to antibiotics were subjected to further evaluation for functional probiotic properties. The ability of the examined strains to assimilate cholesterol in the presence of bile salts was strain dependent, with the highest percentage of cholesterol assimilated by strain Lactobacillus brevis BGGO7-28 possessing S-layer proteins on its cell surface. The growth of strains with mannitol or lactulose as the only carbon source was better than with fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and inulin as prebiotic substrates, which should be considered in the production of synbiotics. Moreover, the results demonstrated that the strains were highly adhesive to human enterocyte-like Caco-2 cells and to a lesser extent to HT29-MTX cells, with the exception of strain Lb. brevis BGGO7-28, which showed similar percentage of adhesion to both cell lines. This strain was the only one with the acidic cell surface, while other examined strains have the cell surfaces with electron donor and basic properties. In addition, all selected strains decreased the proliferation of gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT) cells, suggesting possible immunomodulatory potential of the isolates. Finally, the number of viable cells in dry active preparations after lyophilisation depended on the lyoprotectant used (inulin, FOS or skimmed milk), as well as on the strain subjected to lyophilisation. In conclusion, the results obtained in this study demonstrate that particular dairy LAB isolates exhibit strain-specific probiotic properties. Thus, they could be further examined as part of mixed autochthonous starter cultures for traditional cheese production under controlled conditions.",
publisher = "Faculty Food Technology Biotechnology, Zagreb",
journal = "Food Technology and Biotechnology",
title = "Probiotic Properties of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Croatian Fresh Soft Cheese and Serbian White Pickled Cheese",
volume = "52",
number = "2",
pages = "232-241",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_farfar_2197"
}

Uroić, K., Nikolić, M., Kos, B., Lebos-Pavunc, A., Beganović, J., Lukić, J., Jovčić, B., Filipić, B., Miljković, M., Golić, N., Topisirović, L., Cadez, N., Raspor, P.,& Susković, J.. (2014). Probiotic Properties of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Croatian Fresh Soft Cheese and Serbian White Pickled Cheese. in Food Technology and Biotechnology
Faculty Food Technology Biotechnology, Zagreb., 52(2), 232-241.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_farfar_2197

Uroić K, Nikolić M, Kos B, Lebos-Pavunc A, Beganović J, Lukić J, Jovčić B, Filipić B, Miljković M, Golić N, Topisirović L, Cadez N, Raspor P, Susković J. Probiotic Properties of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Croatian Fresh Soft Cheese and Serbian White Pickled Cheese. in Food Technology and Biotechnology. 2014;52(2):232-241.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_farfar_2197 .

Uroić, Ksenija, Nikolić, Milica, Kos, Blazenka, Lebos-Pavunc, Andreja, Beganović, Jasna, Lukić, Jovanka, Jovčić, Branko, Filipić, Brankica, Miljković, Marija, Golić, Nataša, Topisirović, Ljubiša, Cadez, Neza, Raspor, Peter, Susković, Jagoda, "Probiotic Properties of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Croatian Fresh Soft Cheese and Serbian White Pickled Cheese" in Food Technology and Biotechnology, 52, no. 2 (2014):232-241,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_farfar_2197 .

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  - 

@article{
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"
}

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
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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",
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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 . .