TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ušjak, Dušan
AU  - Novović, Katarina
AU  - Filipić, Brankica
AU  - Kojić, Milan
AU  - Filipović, Nenad
AU  - Stevanović, Magdalena
AU  - Milenković, Marina
PY  - 2022
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4177
AB  - Aims: To investigate the synergistic activity of colistin and selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) against pandrug-resistant (PDR) Ac. baumannii. Methods and Results: Chequerboard and time-kill assays were employed to ex- plore the potential synergistic interactions between colistin and SeNPs against Ac. baumannii isolates (8), previously determined as colistin-resistant (MIC range 16– 256 μg ml−1 ). Also, whole-genome sequencing (WGS) and gene expression analyses were used to elucidate the mechanisms of colistin resistance. Exceptionally strong synergistic activity (FICI range 0.004–0.035) of colistin and SeNPs against colistin- resistant isolates was revealed. Colistin (0.5 or 1 μg ml −1 ) used in combination with SeNPs (0.5 μg ml−1 ) was able to reduce initial inoculum during the first 4 h of incuba- tion, in contrast to colistin (0.5, 1 or 2 μg ml−1 ) alone. Conclusions: These findings propose colistin/SeNPs combination as a new option to fight PDR Ac. baumannii, the therapeutic possibilities of which should be proved in future in vivo studies. Significance and Impact of Study: Here we present the first evidence of synergy between colistin and selenium compounds against bacteria in general. Also, WGS and gene expression analyses provide some new insights into Ac. baumannii colistin resistance mechanisms.
PB  - John Wiley and Sons Inc
T2  - Journal of Applied Microbiology
T1  - In vitro colistin susceptibility of pandrug-resistant Ac. baumannii is restored in the presence of selenium nanoparticles
VL  - 133
IS  - 3
SP  - 1197
SP  - 1197
EP  - 1206
DO  - 10.1111/jam.15638
ER  - 

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author = "Ušjak, Dušan and Novović, Katarina and Filipić, Brankica and Kojić, Milan and Filipović, Nenad and Stevanović, Magdalena and Milenković, Marina",
year = "2022",
abstract = "Aims: To investigate the synergistic activity of colistin and selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) against pandrug-resistant (PDR) Ac. baumannii. Methods and Results: Chequerboard and time-kill assays were employed to ex- plore the potential synergistic interactions between colistin and SeNPs against Ac. baumannii isolates (8), previously determined as colistin-resistant (MIC range 16– 256 μg ml−1 ). Also, whole-genome sequencing (WGS) and gene expression analyses were used to elucidate the mechanisms of colistin resistance. Exceptionally strong synergistic activity (FICI range 0.004–0.035) of colistin and SeNPs against colistin- resistant isolates was revealed. Colistin (0.5 or 1 μg ml −1 ) used in combination with SeNPs (0.5 μg ml−1 ) was able to reduce initial inoculum during the first 4 h of incuba- tion, in contrast to colistin (0.5, 1 or 2 μg ml−1 ) alone. Conclusions: These findings propose colistin/SeNPs combination as a new option to fight PDR Ac. baumannii, the therapeutic possibilities of which should be proved in future in vivo studies. Significance and Impact of Study: Here we present the first evidence of synergy between colistin and selenium compounds against bacteria in general. Also, WGS and gene expression analyses provide some new insights into Ac. baumannii colistin resistance mechanisms.",
publisher = "John Wiley and Sons Inc",
journal = "Journal of Applied Microbiology",
title = "In vitro colistin susceptibility of pandrug-resistant Ac. baumannii is restored in the presence of selenium nanoparticles",
volume = "133",
number = "3",
pages = "1197-1197-1206",
doi = "10.1111/jam.15638"
}

Ušjak, D., Novović, K., Filipić, B., Kojić, M., Filipović, N., Stevanović, M.,& Milenković, M.. (2022). In vitro colistin susceptibility of pandrug-resistant Ac. baumannii is restored in the presence of selenium nanoparticles. in Journal of Applied Microbiology
John Wiley and Sons Inc., 133(3), 1197-1206.
https://doi.org/10.1111/jam.15638

Ušjak D, Novović K, Filipić B, Kojić M, Filipović N, Stevanović M, Milenković M. In vitro colistin susceptibility of pandrug-resistant Ac. baumannii is restored in the presence of selenium nanoparticles. in Journal of Applied Microbiology. 2022;133(3):1197-1206.
doi:10.1111/jam.15638 .

Ušjak, Dušan, Novović, Katarina, Filipić, Brankica, Kojić, Milan, Filipović, Nenad, Stevanović, Magdalena, Milenković, Marina, "In vitro colistin susceptibility of pandrug-resistant Ac. baumannii is restored in the presence of selenium nanoparticles" in Journal of Applied Microbiology, 133, no. 3 (2022):1197-1206,
https://doi.org/10.1111/jam.15638 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Stevanović, Magdalena
AU  - Vukomanović, Marija
AU  - Milenković, Marina
AU  - Boccaccini, Aldo
PY  - 2022
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4280
PB  - Frontiers Media S.A.
T2  - Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
T1  - Editorial: Antimicrobial nanostructured polymeric materials and nanocomposites, volume II
VL  - 10
DO  - 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1015485
ER  - 

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author = "Stevanović, Magdalena and Vukomanović, Marija and Milenković, Marina and Boccaccini, Aldo",
year = "2022",
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title = "Editorial: Antimicrobial nanostructured polymeric materials and nanocomposites, volume II",
volume = "10",
doi = "10.3389/fbioe.2022.1015485"
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Stevanović, M., Vukomanović, M., Milenković, M.,& Boccaccini, A.. (2022). Editorial: Antimicrobial nanostructured polymeric materials and nanocomposites, volume II. in Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
Frontiers Media S.A.., 10.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2022.1015485

Stevanović M, Vukomanović M, Milenković M, Boccaccini A. Editorial: Antimicrobial nanostructured polymeric materials and nanocomposites, volume II. in Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. 2022;10.
doi:10.3389/fbioe.2022.1015485 .

Stevanović, Magdalena, Vukomanović, Marija, Milenković, Marina, Boccaccini, Aldo, "Editorial: Antimicrobial nanostructured polymeric materials and nanocomposites, volume II" in Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 10 (2022),
https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2022.1015485 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Filipović, Nenad
AU  - Ušjak, Dušan
AU  - Milenković, Marina
AU  - Zheng, Kai
AU  - Liverani, Liliana
AU  - Boccaccini, Aldo R.
AU  - Stevanović, Magdalena
PY  - 2021
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3787
AB  - Although selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) have gained attention in the scientific community mostly through investigation of their anticancer activity, a great potential of this nanomaterial was recognized recently regarding its antimicrobial activity. The particle form, size, and surface chemistry have been recognized as crucial parameters determining the interaction of nanomaterials with biological entities. Furthermore, considering a narrow boundary between beneficial and toxic effects for selenium per se, it is clear that investigations of biomedical applications of SeNPs are very demanding and must be done with great precautions. The goal of this work is to evaluate the effects of SeNPs surface chemistry and structure on antimicrobial activity against several common bacterial strains, including Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 6538), Enterococcus faecalis (ATCC 29212), Bacillus subtilis (ATCC 6633), and Kocuria rhizophila (ATCC 9341), as well as Escherichia coli (ATCC 8739), Salmonella Abony (NCTC 6017), Klebsiella pneumoniae (NCIMB 9111) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC 9027), and the standard yeast strain Candida albicans (ATCC 10231). Three types of SeNPs were synthesized by chemical reduction approach using different stabilizers and reducing agents: (i) bovine serum albumin (BSA) + ascorbic acid, (ii) chitosan + ascorbic acid, and (iii) with glucose. A thorough physicochemical characterization of the obtained SeNPs was performed to determine the effects of varying synthesis parameters on their morphology, size, structure, and surface chemistry. All SeNPs were amorphous, with spherical morphology and size in the range 70–300 nm. However, the SeNPs obtained under different synthesis conditions, i.e. by using different stabilizers as well as reducing agents, exhibited different antimicrobial activity as well as cytotoxicity which are crucial for their applications. In this paper, the antimicrobial screening of the selected systems is presented, which was determined by the broth microdilution method, and inhibitory influence on the production of monomicrobial and dual-species biofilm was evaluated. The potential mechanism of action of different systems is proposed. Additionally, the cytotoxicity of SeNPs was examined on the MRC-5 cell line, in the same concentration interval as for antimicrobial testing. It was shown that formulation SeNPs-BSA expressed a significantly lower cytotoxic effect than the other two formulations.
PB  - Frontiers Media S.A.
T2  - Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
T1  - Comparative Study of the Antimicrobial Activity of Selenium Nanoparticles With Different Surface Chemistry and Structure
VL  - 8
DO  - 10.3389/fbioe.2020.624621
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Filipović, Nenad and Ušjak, Dušan and Milenković, Marina and Zheng, Kai and Liverani, Liliana and Boccaccini, Aldo R. and Stevanović, Magdalena",
year = "2021",
abstract = "Although selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) have gained attention in the scientific community mostly through investigation of their anticancer activity, a great potential of this nanomaterial was recognized recently regarding its antimicrobial activity. The particle form, size, and surface chemistry have been recognized as crucial parameters determining the interaction of nanomaterials with biological entities. Furthermore, considering a narrow boundary between beneficial and toxic effects for selenium per se, it is clear that investigations of biomedical applications of SeNPs are very demanding and must be done with great precautions. The goal of this work is to evaluate the effects of SeNPs surface chemistry and structure on antimicrobial activity against several common bacterial strains, including Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 6538), Enterococcus faecalis (ATCC 29212), Bacillus subtilis (ATCC 6633), and Kocuria rhizophila (ATCC 9341), as well as Escherichia coli (ATCC 8739), Salmonella Abony (NCTC 6017), Klebsiella pneumoniae (NCIMB 9111) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC 9027), and the standard yeast strain Candida albicans (ATCC 10231). Three types of SeNPs were synthesized by chemical reduction approach using different stabilizers and reducing agents: (i) bovine serum albumin (BSA) + ascorbic acid, (ii) chitosan + ascorbic acid, and (iii) with glucose. A thorough physicochemical characterization of the obtained SeNPs was performed to determine the effects of varying synthesis parameters on their morphology, size, structure, and surface chemistry. All SeNPs were amorphous, with spherical morphology and size in the range 70–300 nm. However, the SeNPs obtained under different synthesis conditions, i.e. by using different stabilizers as well as reducing agents, exhibited different antimicrobial activity as well as cytotoxicity which are crucial for their applications. In this paper, the antimicrobial screening of the selected systems is presented, which was determined by the broth microdilution method, and inhibitory influence on the production of monomicrobial and dual-species biofilm was evaluated. The potential mechanism of action of different systems is proposed. Additionally, the cytotoxicity of SeNPs was examined on the MRC-5 cell line, in the same concentration interval as for antimicrobial testing. It was shown that formulation SeNPs-BSA expressed a significantly lower cytotoxic effect than the other two formulations.",
publisher = "Frontiers Media S.A.",
journal = "Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology",
title = "Comparative Study of the Antimicrobial Activity of Selenium Nanoparticles With Different Surface Chemistry and Structure",
volume = "8",
doi = "10.3389/fbioe.2020.624621"
}

Filipović, N., Ušjak, D., Milenković, M., Zheng, K., Liverani, L., Boccaccini, A. R.,& Stevanović, M.. (2021). Comparative Study of the Antimicrobial Activity of Selenium Nanoparticles With Different Surface Chemistry and Structure. in Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
Frontiers Media S.A.., 8.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2020.624621

Filipović N, Ušjak D, Milenković M, Zheng K, Liverani L, Boccaccini AR, Stevanović M. Comparative Study of the Antimicrobial Activity of Selenium Nanoparticles With Different Surface Chemistry and Structure. in Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. 2021;8.
doi:10.3389/fbioe.2020.624621 .

Filipović, Nenad, Ušjak, Dušan, Milenković, Marina, Zheng, Kai, Liverani, Liliana, Boccaccini, Aldo R., Stevanović, Magdalena, "Comparative Study of the Antimicrobial Activity of Selenium Nanoparticles With Different Surface Chemistry and Structure" in Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 8 (2021),
https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2020.624621 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ušjak, Dušan
AU  - Dinić, Miroslav
AU  - Novović, Katarina
AU  - Ivković, Branka
AU  - Filipović, Nenad
AU  - Stevanović, Magdalena
AU  - Milenković, Marina
PY  - 2021
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3752
AB  - An increasing lack of available therapeutic options against Acinetobacter baumannii urged researchers to seek alternative ways to fight this extremely resistant nosocomial pathogen. Targeting its virulence appears to be a promising strategy, as it offers considerably reduced selection of resistant mutants. In this study, we tested antibiofilm potential of four synthetic chalcone derivatives against A. baumannii. Compound that showed the greatest activity was selected for further evaluation of its antivirulence properties. Real-time PCR was used to evaluate mRNA expression of biofilm-associated virulence factor genes (ompA, bap, abaI) in treated A. baumannii strains. Also, we examined virulence properties related to the expression of these genes, such as fibronectin- and collagen-mediated adhesion, surface motility, and quorum-sensing activity. The results revealed that the expression of all tested genes is downregulated together with the reduction of adhesion and motility. The conclusion is that 2′-hydroxy-2-methoxychalcone exhibits antivirulence activity against A. baumannii by inhibiting the expression of ompA and bap genes, which is reflected in reduced biofilm formation, adhesion, and surface motility.
PB  - Wiley-VCH Verlag
T2  - Chemistry and Biodiversity
T1  - Methoxy-Substituted Hydroxychalcone Reduces Biofilm Production,
Adhesion and Surface Motility of Acinetobacter baumannii by
Inhibiting ompA Gene Expression
VL  - 18
IS  - 1
DO  - 10.1002/cbdv.202000786
ER  - 

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author = "Ušjak, Dušan and Dinić, Miroslav and Novović, Katarina and Ivković, Branka and Filipović, Nenad and Stevanović, Magdalena and Milenković, Marina",
year = "2021",
abstract = "An increasing lack of available therapeutic options against Acinetobacter baumannii urged researchers to seek alternative ways to fight this extremely resistant nosocomial pathogen. Targeting its virulence appears to be a promising strategy, as it offers considerably reduced selection of resistant mutants. In this study, we tested antibiofilm potential of four synthetic chalcone derivatives against A. baumannii. Compound that showed the greatest activity was selected for further evaluation of its antivirulence properties. Real-time PCR was used to evaluate mRNA expression of biofilm-associated virulence factor genes (ompA, bap, abaI) in treated A. baumannii strains. Also, we examined virulence properties related to the expression of these genes, such as fibronectin- and collagen-mediated adhesion, surface motility, and quorum-sensing activity. The results revealed that the expression of all tested genes is downregulated together with the reduction of adhesion and motility. The conclusion is that 2′-hydroxy-2-methoxychalcone exhibits antivirulence activity against A. baumannii by inhibiting the expression of ompA and bap genes, which is reflected in reduced biofilm formation, adhesion, and surface motility.",
publisher = "Wiley-VCH Verlag",
journal = "Chemistry and Biodiversity",
title = "Methoxy-Substituted Hydroxychalcone Reduces Biofilm Production,
Adhesion and Surface Motility of Acinetobacter baumannii by
Inhibiting ompA Gene Expression",
volume = "18",
number = "1",
doi = "10.1002/cbdv.202000786"
}

Ušjak, D., Dinić, M., Novović, K., Ivković, B., Filipović, N., Stevanović, M.,& Milenković, M.. (2021). Methoxy-Substituted Hydroxychalcone Reduces Biofilm Production,
Adhesion and Surface Motility of Acinetobacter baumannii by
Inhibiting ompA Gene Expression. in Chemistry and Biodiversity
Wiley-VCH Verlag., 18(1).
https://doi.org/10.1002/cbdv.202000786

Ušjak D, Dinić M, Novović K, Ivković B, Filipović N, Stevanović M, Milenković M. Methoxy-Substituted Hydroxychalcone Reduces Biofilm Production,
Adhesion and Surface Motility of Acinetobacter baumannii by
Inhibiting ompA Gene Expression. in Chemistry and Biodiversity. 2021;18(1).
doi:10.1002/cbdv.202000786 .

Ušjak, Dušan, Dinić, Miroslav, Novović, Katarina, Ivković, Branka, Filipović, Nenad, Stevanović, Magdalena, Milenković, Marina, "Methoxy-Substituted Hydroxychalcone Reduces Biofilm Production,
Adhesion and Surface Motility of Acinetobacter baumannii by
Inhibiting ompA Gene Expression" in Chemistry and Biodiversity, 18, no. 1 (2021),
https://doi.org/10.1002/cbdv.202000786 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Janićijević, Željko
AU  - Stanković, Ana
AU  - Žegura, Bojana
AU  - Veljović, Đorđe
AU  - Đekić, Ljiljana
AU  - Krajišnik, Danina
AU  - Filipič, Metka
AU  - Stevanović, Magdalena
PY  - 2021
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3947
AB  - We report an innovative low-cost wet  precipitation  synthesis  method  for  gelatin-modified   zinc oxide nanoparticles (GM ZnO NPs) at the inter- face  between  the  gelatin  hydrogel  and  aqueous  elec- trolyte.  Diffusion  of  ammonia  through  the  hydrogel   matrices with different gelatin contents induced pre- cipitation  of  the  product  in  contact  with  the  surface   of  the  aqueous  solution  of  zinc  ions.  The  obtained   precipitate  was  subjected  to  thermal  treatment  to  partially  decompose  the  adsorbed  gelatin  in  the  NP   structure. Physicochemical properties of obtained  GM  ZnO  NPs  were  characterized  by  X-ray  powder   diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy  (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy  (FTIR), differential thermal analysis (DTA), thermo- gravimetry (TG), photon correlation spectroscopy  (PCS),  zeta  potential  measurements,  and  inductively   coupled  plasma-mass  spectrometry  (ICP-MS).  The   estimated mean crystallite size of GM ZnO NP pow- ders was in the range from 5.8 to 12.1 nm. The syn- thesized  NPs  exhibited  nanosheet  morphology  and   arranged into flake-like aggregates. The toxic poten- tial was investigated in vitro in human hepatocellular  carcinoma cell line HepG2. The thiazolyl blue tetra- zolium bromide (MTS) assay was used to assess cell  viability,  2′,7′-dichlor-fluorescein-diacetate  (DCFH- DA)  assay  to  examine  the  formation  of  intracellu- lar  reactive  oxygen  species  (ROS),  and  comet  assay   to  evaluate  the  genotoxic  response.  GM  ZnO  NPs   slightly reduced HepG2 cell viability, did not induce  ROS formation, and showed low genotoxic potential  at  very  high  doses  (100  μg    mL−1).  ZnO  NPs  fabri- cated  and  modified  using  the  proposed  methodol- ogy deserve further study as potential candidates for  antibacterial agents or dietary supplements with low  overall toxicity.
PB  - Springer Science and Business Media B.V.
T2  - Journal of Nanoparticle Research
T1  - Safe-by-design gelatin-modified zinc oxide nanoparticles
VL  - 23
IS  - 9
DO  - 10.1007/s11051-021-05312-3
ER  - 

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author = "Janićijević, Željko and Stanković, Ana and Žegura, Bojana and Veljović, Đorđe and Đekić, Ljiljana and Krajišnik, Danina and Filipič, Metka and Stevanović, Magdalena",
year = "2021",
abstract = "We report an innovative low-cost wet  precipitation  synthesis  method  for  gelatin-modified   zinc oxide nanoparticles (GM ZnO NPs) at the inter- face  between  the  gelatin  hydrogel  and  aqueous  elec- trolyte.  Diffusion  of  ammonia  through  the  hydrogel   matrices with different gelatin contents induced pre- cipitation  of  the  product  in  contact  with  the  surface   of  the  aqueous  solution  of  zinc  ions.  The  obtained   precipitate  was  subjected  to  thermal  treatment  to  partially  decompose  the  adsorbed  gelatin  in  the  NP   structure. Physicochemical properties of obtained  GM  ZnO  NPs  were  characterized  by  X-ray  powder   diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy  (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy  (FTIR), differential thermal analysis (DTA), thermo- gravimetry (TG), photon correlation spectroscopy  (PCS),  zeta  potential  measurements,  and  inductively   coupled  plasma-mass  spectrometry  (ICP-MS).  The   estimated mean crystallite size of GM ZnO NP pow- ders was in the range from 5.8 to 12.1 nm. The syn- thesized  NPs  exhibited  nanosheet  morphology  and   arranged into flake-like aggregates. The toxic poten- tial was investigated in vitro in human hepatocellular  carcinoma cell line HepG2. The thiazolyl blue tetra- zolium bromide (MTS) assay was used to assess cell  viability,  2′,7′-dichlor-fluorescein-diacetate  (DCFH- DA)  assay  to  examine  the  formation  of  intracellu- lar  reactive  oxygen  species  (ROS),  and  comet  assay   to  evaluate  the  genotoxic  response.  GM  ZnO  NPs   slightly reduced HepG2 cell viability, did not induce  ROS formation, and showed low genotoxic potential  at  very  high  doses  (100  μg    mL−1).  ZnO  NPs  fabri- cated  and  modified  using  the  proposed  methodol- ogy deserve further study as potential candidates for  antibacterial agents or dietary supplements with low  overall toxicity.",
publisher = "Springer Science and Business Media B.V.",
journal = "Journal of Nanoparticle Research",
title = "Safe-by-design gelatin-modified zinc oxide nanoparticles",
volume = "23",
number = "9",
doi = "10.1007/s11051-021-05312-3"
}

Janićijević, Ž., Stanković, A., Žegura, B., Veljović, Đ., Đekić, L., Krajišnik, D., Filipič, M.,& Stevanović, M.. (2021). Safe-by-design gelatin-modified zinc oxide nanoparticles. in Journal of Nanoparticle Research
Springer Science and Business Media B.V.., 23(9).
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11051-021-05312-3

Janićijević Ž, Stanković A, Žegura B, Veljović Đ, Đekić L, Krajišnik D, Filipič M, Stevanović M. Safe-by-design gelatin-modified zinc oxide nanoparticles. in Journal of Nanoparticle Research. 2021;23(9).
doi:10.1007/s11051-021-05312-3 .

Janićijević, Željko, Stanković, Ana, Žegura, Bojana, Veljović, Đorđe, Đekić, Ljiljana, Krajišnik, Danina, Filipič, Metka, Stevanović, Magdalena, "Safe-by-design gelatin-modified zinc oxide nanoparticles" in Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 23, no. 9 (2021),
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11051-021-05312-3 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Stevanović, Magdalena
AU  - Vukomanović, Marija
AU  - Milenković, Marina
AU  - Boccaccini, Aldo R.
PY  - 2021
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3948
AB  - Infectious diseases are a significant burden on the public health and the economic stability of societies all over the world. Drug resistance presents an ever-increasing global public health threat that involves all major microbial pathogens and antimicrobial drugs. The considerable concern regarding bacterial resistance to antimicrobial agents, bacterial adhesion, and proliferation has generated intense research in this field. Although urgently needed, an effective and long-lasting solution to this problem, i.e. microbial and especially bacterial colonization, has not yet been found. In the last decades, nanomaterials have attracted much attention because of their unique physical, chemical, and mechanical properties, due to their high surface area and size at the nanoscale. Owing to these extraordinary characteristics, nanomaterials are appropriate candidates for various applications in different fields such as medicine, pharmacy, food industry, etc. New strategies based on the use of nanomaterials such as nanoparticles, nanocapsules, nanogels, nanofibers, nanocomposites, or nanocoatings for controlling microbial virulence factors are very promising. In addition special focus recently is paid on nanostructured polymeric materials and nanocomposites with antimicrobial properties. The increasing attention within the scientific community regarding this topic can be easily assessed by searching the suitable keywords in some recognized literature databases. According to Scopus, in the last 10 years, more than 1,300 peer-reviewed documents have been published jointly containing keywords such as “nanocomposites” and “antimicrobial”. Interestingly, in the more specified search which refers to the utilization of nanostructured polymeric materials, it could be observed a similar profile i.e. growing tendency.
PB  - Frontiers Media S.A.
T2  - Frontiers in Materials
T1  - Editorial: Antimicrobial Nanostructured Polymeric Materials and Nanocomposites
VL  - 8
DO  - 10.3389/fmats.2021.748813
ER  - 

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title = "Editorial: Antimicrobial Nanostructured Polymeric Materials and Nanocomposites",
volume = "8",
doi = "10.3389/fmats.2021.748813"
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Stevanović, M., Vukomanović, M., Milenković, M.,& Boccaccini, A. R.. (2021). Editorial: Antimicrobial Nanostructured Polymeric Materials and Nanocomposites. in Frontiers in Materials
Frontiers Media S.A.., 8.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fmats.2021.748813

Stevanović M, Vukomanović M, Milenković M, Boccaccini AR. Editorial: Antimicrobial Nanostructured Polymeric Materials and Nanocomposites. in Frontiers in Materials. 2021;8.
doi:10.3389/fmats.2021.748813 .

Stevanović, Magdalena, Vukomanović, Marija, Milenković, Marina, Boccaccini, Aldo R., "Editorial: Antimicrobial Nanostructured Polymeric Materials and Nanocomposites" in Frontiers in Materials, 8 (2021),
https://doi.org/10.3389/fmats.2021.748813 . .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Ušjak, Dušan
AU  - Dinić, Miroslav
AU  - Novović, Katarina
AU  - Ivković, Branka
AU  - Filipović, Nenad
AU  - Stevanović, Magdalena
AU  - Milenković, Marina
PY  - 2020
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3758
AB  - Uvod: Acinetobacter baumannii je globalno rasprostranjen nozokomijalni patogen koji se odlikuje izuzetnom sposobnošću ekstremno brzog sticanja rezistencije na antibiotike, kao i adaptacije na preživljavanje u suvim uslovima bolničke sredine [1]. Zbog velike zastupljenosti rezistentnih sojeva protiv kojih ne postoji delotvorna terapija, Svetska zdravstvena organizacija (WHO, 2017) i Centri za kontrolu i prevenciju bolesti (CDC, 2019), označili su A. baumannii kao patogen od kritične važnosti za otkriće novih antimikrobnih agenasa ili novih terapijskih strategija [2]. Targetiranje virulencije je oblik alternativnog terapijskog pristupa koji pruža mogućnost prevencije teže kliničke slike kod inficiranih pacijenata posredstvom inhibicije ekspresije ključnih faktora virulencije, uz istovremenu redukovanu selekciju rezistentnih mutanata [3].
Rezultati i Diskusija: Od četiri različito supstituisana hidroksihalkona, sintetisanih u postupku bazno-katalizovane Claisen-Schmidt kondenzacije, selektiran je metkosi-supstituisani derivat kao najpotentniji inhibitor produkcije biofilma kod A. baumannii. Primenom Real-Time kvantitativne PCR metode sa reverznom transkriptazom ispitan je uticaj subinhibitornih koncentracija selektiranog jedinjenja (70, 35 i 10 μg/mL) na ekspresiju gena faktora virulencije povezanih sa produkcijom biofilma kod A. baumannii: ompA, bap i abaI. Pokazana je značajna dozno-zavisna nishodna ekspresija ompA gena, koji kodira OmpA protein spoljašnje membrane ćelijskog zida, koji učestvuje u brojnim virulentnim osobinama A. baumannii, kao što su adhezija, citotoksičnost, motilitet i rezistencija na imunski odgovor i antibiotike [4]. Takođe, zabeležena je značajna inhibicija ekspresije bap gena, koja je neophodna za adheziju na humane epitelne ćelije, i abaI gena, integralnog dela bakterijskog kvorum-sensing sistema, koji kodira sintazu autoinduktorskih molekula. Sposobnost antivirulentnog delovanja metoksi-supstituisanog derivata hidroksihalkona potvrđena je demonstracijom inhibicije fenotipske ekspresije faktora virulencije povezanih sa ekspresijom ompA, bap i abaI gena, kao što su adhezija za komponente ekstracelularnog matriksa (fibronektin i kolagen), površinski motilitet i produkcija autoinduktorskih molekula.
Zaključak: Metoksi-supstituisani hidroksihalkon ispoljava antivirulentno dejstvo protiv A. baumannii, pre svega posredstvom nishodne regulacije ompA gena, što se reflektuje u inhibiciji produkcije biofilma, sposobnosti adhezije i površinskog motiliteta ovog patogena.
AB  - Over the last two decades, Acinetobacter baumannii has emerged as one of the most troublesome pathogens, rapidly acquiring resistance to virtually all available antibiotics. This has urged researchers to seek alternative ways to fight this pathogen. Targeting its virulence appears to be a promising strategy, as it offers considerably reduced selection of resistant mutants. In this study, we tested antibiofilm activity of four synthetic chalcone derivatives against A. baumannii. Compound that showed the greatest activity was selected for further evaluation of its antivirulence properties. We used quantitative Real-Time PCR to evaluate mRNA expression of virulence-associated genes (ompA, bap, abaI) in extensively drug-resistant (XDR) A. baumannii wound isolate and A. baumannii ATCC 19606 strain, treated with selected compound. Also, we tested biofilm production, fibronectin- and collagen-mediated adhesion, surface motility and quorum-sensing activity of treated strains. The results revealed downregulation of the expression of all tested virulence genes together with the reduction of biofilm production, adhesion and motility. The most notable finding is significant reduction of ompA gene expression, whose encoded protein product is associated with numerous virulence traits of A. baumannii. Therefore, we conclude that selected methoxy-substituted hydroxychalcone exhibits antivirulence activity against A. baumannii by inhibiting the expression of the bacterial adhesins, most importantly OmpA, which is reflected in reduced biofilm formation, adhesion and surface motility.
C3  - FEMS Online Conference on Microbiology
T1  - Methoxy-substituted hydroxychalcone reduces biofilm production, adhesion, and surface motility of Acinetobacter baumannii by inhibiting ompA gene expression
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_farfar_3758
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Ušjak, Dušan and Dinić, Miroslav and Novović, Katarina and Ivković, Branka and Filipović, Nenad and Stevanović, Magdalena and Milenković, Marina",
year = "2020",
abstract = "Uvod: Acinetobacter baumannii je globalno rasprostranjen nozokomijalni patogen koji se odlikuje izuzetnom sposobnošću ekstremno brzog sticanja rezistencije na antibiotike, kao i adaptacije na preživljavanje u suvim uslovima bolničke sredine [1]. Zbog velike zastupljenosti rezistentnih sojeva protiv kojih ne postoji delotvorna terapija, Svetska zdravstvena organizacija (WHO, 2017) i Centri za kontrolu i prevenciju bolesti (CDC, 2019), označili su A. baumannii kao patogen od kritične važnosti za otkriće novih antimikrobnih agenasa ili novih terapijskih strategija [2]. Targetiranje virulencije je oblik alternativnog terapijskog pristupa koji pruža mogućnost prevencije teže kliničke slike kod inficiranih pacijenata posredstvom inhibicije ekspresije ključnih faktora virulencije, uz istovremenu redukovanu selekciju rezistentnih mutanata [3].
Rezultati i Diskusija: Od četiri različito supstituisana hidroksihalkona, sintetisanih u postupku bazno-katalizovane Claisen-Schmidt kondenzacije, selektiran je metkosi-supstituisani derivat kao najpotentniji inhibitor produkcije biofilma kod A. baumannii. Primenom Real-Time kvantitativne PCR metode sa reverznom transkriptazom ispitan je uticaj subinhibitornih koncentracija selektiranog jedinjenja (70, 35 i 10 μg/mL) na ekspresiju gena faktora virulencije povezanih sa produkcijom biofilma kod A. baumannii: ompA, bap i abaI. Pokazana je značajna dozno-zavisna nishodna ekspresija ompA gena, koji kodira OmpA protein spoljašnje membrane ćelijskog zida, koji učestvuje u brojnim virulentnim osobinama A. baumannii, kao što su adhezija, citotoksičnost, motilitet i rezistencija na imunski odgovor i antibiotike [4]. Takođe, zabeležena je značajna inhibicija ekspresije bap gena, koja je neophodna za adheziju na humane epitelne ćelije, i abaI gena, integralnog dela bakterijskog kvorum-sensing sistema, koji kodira sintazu autoinduktorskih molekula. Sposobnost antivirulentnog delovanja metoksi-supstituisanog derivata hidroksihalkona potvrđena je demonstracijom inhibicije fenotipske ekspresije faktora virulencije povezanih sa ekspresijom ompA, bap i abaI gena, kao što su adhezija za komponente ekstracelularnog matriksa (fibronektin i kolagen), površinski motilitet i produkcija autoinduktorskih molekula.
Zaključak: Metoksi-supstituisani hidroksihalkon ispoljava antivirulentno dejstvo protiv A. baumannii, pre svega posredstvom nishodne regulacije ompA gena, što se reflektuje u inhibiciji produkcije biofilma, sposobnosti adhezije i površinskog motiliteta ovog patogena., Over the last two decades, Acinetobacter baumannii has emerged as one of the most troublesome pathogens, rapidly acquiring resistance to virtually all available antibiotics. This has urged researchers to seek alternative ways to fight this pathogen. Targeting its virulence appears to be a promising strategy, as it offers considerably reduced selection of resistant mutants. In this study, we tested antibiofilm activity of four synthetic chalcone derivatives against A. baumannii. Compound that showed the greatest activity was selected for further evaluation of its antivirulence properties. We used quantitative Real-Time PCR to evaluate mRNA expression of virulence-associated genes (ompA, bap, abaI) in extensively drug-resistant (XDR) A. baumannii wound isolate and A. baumannii ATCC 19606 strain, treated with selected compound. Also, we tested biofilm production, fibronectin- and collagen-mediated adhesion, surface motility and quorum-sensing activity of treated strains. The results revealed downregulation of the expression of all tested virulence genes together with the reduction of biofilm production, adhesion and motility. The most notable finding is significant reduction of ompA gene expression, whose encoded protein product is associated with numerous virulence traits of A. baumannii. Therefore, we conclude that selected methoxy-substituted hydroxychalcone exhibits antivirulence activity against A. baumannii by inhibiting the expression of the bacterial adhesins, most importantly OmpA, which is reflected in reduced biofilm formation, adhesion and surface motility.",
journal = "FEMS Online Conference on Microbiology",
title = "Methoxy-substituted hydroxychalcone reduces biofilm production, adhesion, and surface motility of Acinetobacter baumannii by inhibiting ompA gene expression",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_farfar_3758"
}

Ušjak, D., Dinić, M., Novović, K., Ivković, B., Filipović, N., Stevanović, M.,& Milenković, M.. (2020). Methoxy-substituted hydroxychalcone reduces biofilm production, adhesion, and surface motility of Acinetobacter baumannii by inhibiting ompA gene expression. in FEMS Online Conference on Microbiology.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_farfar_3758

Ušjak D, Dinić M, Novović K, Ivković B, Filipović N, Stevanović M, Milenković M. Methoxy-substituted hydroxychalcone reduces biofilm production, adhesion, and surface motility of Acinetobacter baumannii by inhibiting ompA gene expression. in FEMS Online Conference on Microbiology. 2020;.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_farfar_3758 .

Ušjak, Dušan, Dinić, Miroslav, Novović, Katarina, Ivković, Branka, Filipović, Nenad, Stevanović, Magdalena, Milenković, Marina, "Methoxy-substituted hydroxychalcone reduces biofilm production, adhesion, and surface motility of Acinetobacter baumannii by inhibiting ompA gene expression" in FEMS Online Conference on Microbiology (2020),
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_farfar_3758 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Filipović, Nenad
AU  - Veselinovic, Ljiljana
AU  - Ražić, Slavica
AU  - Jeremić, Sanja
AU  - Filipić, Metka
AU  - Zegura, Bojana
AU  - Tomic, Sergej
AU  - Čolić, Miodrag
AU  - Stevanović, Magdalena
PY  - 2019
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3328
AB  - Poly (e-caprolactone) (PCL) microspheres as a carrier for sustained release of antibacterial agent, selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs), were developed. The obtained PCL/SeNPs microspheres were in the range 1-4 mu m with the encapsulation efficiency of about 90%. The degradation process and release behavior of SeNPs from PCL microspheres were investigated in five different degradation media: phosphate buffer solution (PBS), a solution of lipase isolated from the porcine pancreas in PBS, 0.1 M hydrochloric acid (HCl), Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 cell-free extract in PBS and implant fluid (exudate) from the subcutaneously implanted sterile polyvinyl sponges which induce a foreign-body inflammatory reaction. The samples were thoroughly characterized by SEM, TEM, FTIR, XRD, PSA, DSC, confocal microscopy, and ICP-OES techniques. Under physiological conditions at neutral pH, a very slow release of SeNPs occurred (3 and 8% in the case of PBS or PBS + lipase, respectively and after 660 days), while in the acidic environment their presence was not detected. On the other hand, the release in the medium with bacterial extract was much more pronounced, even after 24 h (13%). After 7 days, the concentration of SeNPs reached a maximum of around 30%. Also, 37% of SeNPs have been released after 11 days of incubation of PCL/SeNPs in the implant exudate. These results suggest that the release of SeNPs from PCL was triggered by Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 bacterium as well as by foreign body inflammatory reaction to implant. Furthermore, PCL/SeNPs microspheres were investigated in terms of their biocompatibility. For this purpose, cytotoxicity, the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and genotoxicity were evaluated on HepG2 cell line. The interaction of PCL/SeNPs with phagocytic cell line (Raw 264.7 macrophages) was monitored as well. It was found that the microspheres in investigated concentration range had no acute cytotoxic effects. Finally, SeNPs, as well as PCL/SeNPs, showed a considerable antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria: Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 25923) and Staphylococcus epidermidis (ATCC 1228). These results suggest that PCL/SeNPs-based system could be an attractive platform for a prolonged prevention of infections accompanying implants.
PB  - Elsevier Science BV, Amsterdam
T2  - Materials Science & Engineering C: Materials for Biological Applications
T1  - Poly (epsilon-caprolactone) microspheres for prolonged release of selenium nanoparticles
VL  - 96
SP  - 776
EP  - 789
DO  - 10.1016/j.msec.2018.11.073
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Filipović, Nenad and Veselinovic, Ljiljana and Ražić, Slavica and Jeremić, Sanja and Filipić, Metka and Zegura, Bojana and Tomic, Sergej and Čolić, Miodrag and Stevanović, Magdalena",
year = "2019",
abstract = "Poly (e-caprolactone) (PCL) microspheres as a carrier for sustained release of antibacterial agent, selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs), were developed. The obtained PCL/SeNPs microspheres were in the range 1-4 mu m with the encapsulation efficiency of about 90%. The degradation process and release behavior of SeNPs from PCL microspheres were investigated in five different degradation media: phosphate buffer solution (PBS), a solution of lipase isolated from the porcine pancreas in PBS, 0.1 M hydrochloric acid (HCl), Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 cell-free extract in PBS and implant fluid (exudate) from the subcutaneously implanted sterile polyvinyl sponges which induce a foreign-body inflammatory reaction. The samples were thoroughly characterized by SEM, TEM, FTIR, XRD, PSA, DSC, confocal microscopy, and ICP-OES techniques. Under physiological conditions at neutral pH, a very slow release of SeNPs occurred (3 and 8% in the case of PBS or PBS + lipase, respectively and after 660 days), while in the acidic environment their presence was not detected. On the other hand, the release in the medium with bacterial extract was much more pronounced, even after 24 h (13%). After 7 days, the concentration of SeNPs reached a maximum of around 30%. Also, 37% of SeNPs have been released after 11 days of incubation of PCL/SeNPs in the implant exudate. These results suggest that the release of SeNPs from PCL was triggered by Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 bacterium as well as by foreign body inflammatory reaction to implant. Furthermore, PCL/SeNPs microspheres were investigated in terms of their biocompatibility. For this purpose, cytotoxicity, the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and genotoxicity were evaluated on HepG2 cell line. The interaction of PCL/SeNPs with phagocytic cell line (Raw 264.7 macrophages) was monitored as well. It was found that the microspheres in investigated concentration range had no acute cytotoxic effects. Finally, SeNPs, as well as PCL/SeNPs, showed a considerable antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria: Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 25923) and Staphylococcus epidermidis (ATCC 1228). These results suggest that PCL/SeNPs-based system could be an attractive platform for a prolonged prevention of infections accompanying implants.",
publisher = "Elsevier Science BV, Amsterdam",
journal = "Materials Science & Engineering C: Materials for Biological Applications",
title = "Poly (epsilon-caprolactone) microspheres for prolonged release of selenium nanoparticles",
volume = "96",
pages = "776-789",
doi = "10.1016/j.msec.2018.11.073"
}

Filipović, N., Veselinovic, L., Ražić, S., Jeremić, S., Filipić, M., Zegura, B., Tomic, S., Čolić, M.,& Stevanović, M.. (2019). Poly (epsilon-caprolactone) microspheres for prolonged release of selenium nanoparticles. in Materials Science & Engineering C: Materials for Biological Applications
Elsevier Science BV, Amsterdam., 96, 776-789.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2018.11.073

Filipović N, Veselinovic L, Ražić S, Jeremić S, Filipić M, Zegura B, Tomic S, Čolić M, Stevanović M. Poly (epsilon-caprolactone) microspheres for prolonged release of selenium nanoparticles. in Materials Science & Engineering C: Materials for Biological Applications. 2019;96:776-789.
doi:10.1016/j.msec.2018.11.073 .

Filipović, Nenad, Veselinovic, Ljiljana, Ražić, Slavica, Jeremić, Sanja, Filipić, Metka, Zegura, Bojana, Tomic, Sergej, Čolić, Miodrag, Stevanović, Magdalena, "Poly (epsilon-caprolactone) microspheres for prolonged release of selenium nanoparticles" in Materials Science & Engineering C: Materials for Biological Applications, 96 (2019):776-789,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2018.11.073 . .

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  - Stanković, Ana
AU  - Sezen, Meltem
AU  - Milenković, Marina
AU  - Kaisarević, Sonja
AU  - Andrić, Nebojša
AU  - Stevanović, Magdalena
PY  - 2016
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2673
AB  - Copolymer poly (DL-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) is extensively investigated for various biomedical applications such as controlled drug delivery or carriers in the tissue engineering. In addition, zinc oxide (ZnO) is widely used in biomedicine especially for materials like dental composites, as a constituent of creams for the treatment of a variety of skin irritations, to enhance the antibacterial activity of different medicaments and so on. Uniform, spherical ZnO nanoparticles (nano-ZnO) have been synthesized via microwave synthesis method. In addition to obtaining nano-ZnO, a further aim was to examine their immobilization in the PLGA polymer matrix (PLGA/nano-ZnO) and this was done by a simple physicochemical solvent/nonsolvent method. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, laser diffraction particle size analyzer, differential thermal analysis, and thermal gravimetric analysis. The synthesized PLGA/nano-ZnO particles are spherical, uniform, and with diameters below 1 mu m. The influence of the different solvents and the drying methods during the synthesis was investigated too. The biocompatibility of the samples is discussed in terms of in vitro toxicity on human hepatoma HepG2 cells by application of MTT assay and the antimicrobial activity was evaluated by broth microdilution method against different groups of microorganisms (Gram-positive bacteria, Gram-negative bacteria, and yeast Candida albicans).
PB  - Hindawi Ltd, London
T2  - Journal of Nanomaterials
T1  - PLGA/Nano-ZnO Composite Particles for Use in Biomedical Applications: Preparation, Characterization, and Antimicrobial Activity
DO  - 10.1155/2016/9425289
ER  - 

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author = "Stanković, Ana and Sezen, Meltem and Milenković, Marina and Kaisarević, Sonja and Andrić, Nebojša and Stevanović, Magdalena",
year = "2016",
abstract = "Copolymer poly (DL-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) is extensively investigated for various biomedical applications such as controlled drug delivery or carriers in the tissue engineering. In addition, zinc oxide (ZnO) is widely used in biomedicine especially for materials like dental composites, as a constituent of creams for the treatment of a variety of skin irritations, to enhance the antibacterial activity of different medicaments and so on. Uniform, spherical ZnO nanoparticles (nano-ZnO) have been synthesized via microwave synthesis method. In addition to obtaining nano-ZnO, a further aim was to examine their immobilization in the PLGA polymer matrix (PLGA/nano-ZnO) and this was done by a simple physicochemical solvent/nonsolvent method. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, laser diffraction particle size analyzer, differential thermal analysis, and thermal gravimetric analysis. The synthesized PLGA/nano-ZnO particles are spherical, uniform, and with diameters below 1 mu m. The influence of the different solvents and the drying methods during the synthesis was investigated too. The biocompatibility of the samples is discussed in terms of in vitro toxicity on human hepatoma HepG2 cells by application of MTT assay and the antimicrobial activity was evaluated by broth microdilution method against different groups of microorganisms (Gram-positive bacteria, Gram-negative bacteria, and yeast Candida albicans).",
publisher = "Hindawi Ltd, London",
journal = "Journal of Nanomaterials",
title = "PLGA/Nano-ZnO Composite Particles for Use in Biomedical Applications: Preparation, Characterization, and Antimicrobial Activity",
doi = "10.1155/2016/9425289"
}

Stanković, A., Sezen, M., Milenković, M., Kaisarević, S., Andrić, N.,& Stevanović, M.. (2016). PLGA/Nano-ZnO Composite Particles for Use in Biomedical Applications: Preparation, Characterization, and Antimicrobial Activity. in Journal of Nanomaterials
Hindawi Ltd, London..
https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/9425289

Stanković A, Sezen M, Milenković M, Kaisarević S, Andrić N, Stevanović M. PLGA/Nano-ZnO Composite Particles for Use in Biomedical Applications: Preparation, Characterization, and Antimicrobial Activity. in Journal of Nanomaterials. 2016;.
doi:10.1155/2016/9425289 .

Stanković, Ana, Sezen, Meltem, Milenković, Marina, Kaisarević, Sonja, Andrić, Nebojša, Stevanović, Magdalena, "PLGA/Nano-ZnO Composite Particles for Use in Biomedical Applications: Preparation, Characterization, and Antimicrobial Activity" in Journal of Nanomaterials (2016),
https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/9425289 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Stevanović, Magdalena
AU  - Filipović, Nenad
AU  - Đurđević, Jelena
AU  - Lukić, Miodrag
AU  - Milenković, Marina
AU  - Boccaccini, Aldo
PY  - 2015
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2427
AB  - In the bone tissue engineering field, there is a growing interest in the application of bioactive glass scaffolds (45S5Bioglass (R)) due to their bone bonding ability, osteoconductivity and osteoinductivity. However, such scaffolds still lack some of the required functionalities to enable the successful formation of new bone, e.g. effective antibacterial properties. A large number of studies suggest that selenium (Se) has significant role in antioxidant protection, enhanced immune surveillance and modulation of cell proliferation. Selenium nanoparticles (SeNp) have also been reported to possess antibacterial as well as antiviral activities. In this investigation, uniform, stable, amorphous SeNp have been synthesized and additionally immobilized within spherical PLGA particles (PLGA/SeNp). These particles were used to coat bioactive glass-based scaffolds synthesized by the foam replica method. Samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy. (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). SeNp, 45S5Bioglass (R)/SeNp and 45S5Bioglass (R)/PLGA/SeNp showed a considerable antibacterial activity against Gram positive bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis, one of the main causative agents of orthopedic infections. The functionalized Se-coated bioactive glass scaffolds represent a new family of bioactive, antibacterial scaffolds for bone tissue engineering applications.
PB  - Elsevier Science BV, Amsterdam
T2  - Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces
T1  - 45S5Bioglass (R)-based scaffolds coated with selenium nanoparticles or with poly(lactide-co-glycolide)/selenium particles: Processing, evaluation and antibacterial activity
VL  - 132
SP  - 208
EP  - 215
DO  - 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2015.05.024
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Stevanović, Magdalena and Filipović, Nenad and Đurđević, Jelena and Lukić, Miodrag and Milenković, Marina and Boccaccini, Aldo",
year = "2015",
abstract = "In the bone tissue engineering field, there is a growing interest in the application of bioactive glass scaffolds (45S5Bioglass (R)) due to their bone bonding ability, osteoconductivity and osteoinductivity. However, such scaffolds still lack some of the required functionalities to enable the successful formation of new bone, e.g. effective antibacterial properties. A large number of studies suggest that selenium (Se) has significant role in antioxidant protection, enhanced immune surveillance and modulation of cell proliferation. Selenium nanoparticles (SeNp) have also been reported to possess antibacterial as well as antiviral activities. In this investigation, uniform, stable, amorphous SeNp have been synthesized and additionally immobilized within spherical PLGA particles (PLGA/SeNp). These particles were used to coat bioactive glass-based scaffolds synthesized by the foam replica method. Samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy. (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). SeNp, 45S5Bioglass (R)/SeNp and 45S5Bioglass (R)/PLGA/SeNp showed a considerable antibacterial activity against Gram positive bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis, one of the main causative agents of orthopedic infections. The functionalized Se-coated bioactive glass scaffolds represent a new family of bioactive, antibacterial scaffolds for bone tissue engineering applications.",
publisher = "Elsevier Science BV, Amsterdam",
journal = "Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces",
title = "45S5Bioglass (R)-based scaffolds coated with selenium nanoparticles or with poly(lactide-co-glycolide)/selenium particles: Processing, evaluation and antibacterial activity",
volume = "132",
pages = "208-215",
doi = "10.1016/j.colsurfb.2015.05.024"
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Stevanović, M., Filipović, N., Đurđević, J., Lukić, M., Milenković, M.,& Boccaccini, A.. (2015). 45S5Bioglass (R)-based scaffolds coated with selenium nanoparticles or with poly(lactide-co-glycolide)/selenium particles: Processing, evaluation and antibacterial activity. in Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces
Elsevier Science BV, Amsterdam., 132, 208-215.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfb.2015.05.024

Stevanović M, Filipović N, Đurđević J, Lukić M, Milenković M, Boccaccini A. 45S5Bioglass (R)-based scaffolds coated with selenium nanoparticles or with poly(lactide-co-glycolide)/selenium particles: Processing, evaluation and antibacterial activity. in Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces. 2015;132:208-215.
doi:10.1016/j.colsurfb.2015.05.024 .

Stevanović, Magdalena, Filipović, Nenad, Đurđević, Jelena, Lukić, Miodrag, Milenković, Marina, Boccaccini, Aldo, "45S5Bioglass (R)-based scaffolds coated with selenium nanoparticles or with poly(lactide-co-glycolide)/selenium particles: Processing, evaluation and antibacterial activity" in Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 132 (2015):208-215,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfb.2015.05.024 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Stevanović, Magdalena
AU  - Bracko, Ines
AU  - Milenković, Marina
AU  - Filipović, Nenad
AU  - Nunić, Jana
AU  - Filipić, Metka
AU  - Uskoković, Dragan P.
PY  - 2014
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2184
AB  - A water-soluble antioxidant (ascorbic acid, vitamin C) was encapsulated together with poly(L-glutamic acid)-capped silver nanoparticles (AgNpPGA) within a poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) polymeric matrix and their synergistic effects were studied. The PLGA/AgNpPGA/ascorbic acid particles synthesized by a physicochemical method with solvent/non-solvent systems are spherical, have a mean diameter of 775 nm and a narrow size distribution with a polydispersity index of 0.158. The encapsulation efficiency of AgNpPGA/ascorbic acid within PLGA was determined to be >90%. The entire amount of encapsulated ascorbic acid was released in 68 days, and the entire amount of AgNpPGAs was released in 87 days of degradation. The influence of PLGA/AgNpPGA/ascorbic acid on cell viability, generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in HepG2 cells, as well as antimicrobial activity against seven different pathogens was investigated. The 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay indicated good biocompatibility of these PLGA/AgNpPGA/ascorbic acid particles. We measured the kinetics of ROS formation in HepG2 cells by a DCFH-DA assay, and found that PLGA/AgNpPGA/ascorbic acid caused a significant decrease in DCF fluorescence intensity, which was 2-fold lower than that in control cells after a 5 h exposure. This indicates that the PLGA/AgNpPGA/ascorbic acid microspheres either act as scavengers of intracellular ROS and/or reduce their formation. Also, the results of antimicrobial activity of PLGA/AgNpPGA/ascorbic acid obtained by the broth microdilution method showed superior and extended activity of these particles. The samples were characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, field-emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, zeta potential and particle size analysis. This paper presents a new approach to the treatment of infection that at the same time offers a very pronounced antioxidant effect.
PB  - Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford
T2  - Acta Biomaterialia
T1  - Multifunctional PLGA particles containing poly(L-glutamic acid)-capped silver nanoparticles and ascorbic acid with simultaneous antioxidative and prolonged antimicrobial activity
VL  - 10
IS  - 1
SP  - 151
EP  - 162
DO  - 10.1016/j.actbio.2013.08.030
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Stevanović, Magdalena and Bracko, Ines and Milenković, Marina and Filipović, Nenad and Nunić, Jana and Filipić, Metka and Uskoković, Dragan P.",
year = "2014",
abstract = "A water-soluble antioxidant (ascorbic acid, vitamin C) was encapsulated together with poly(L-glutamic acid)-capped silver nanoparticles (AgNpPGA) within a poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) polymeric matrix and their synergistic effects were studied. The PLGA/AgNpPGA/ascorbic acid particles synthesized by a physicochemical method with solvent/non-solvent systems are spherical, have a mean diameter of 775 nm and a narrow size distribution with a polydispersity index of 0.158. The encapsulation efficiency of AgNpPGA/ascorbic acid within PLGA was determined to be >90%. The entire amount of encapsulated ascorbic acid was released in 68 days, and the entire amount of AgNpPGAs was released in 87 days of degradation. The influence of PLGA/AgNpPGA/ascorbic acid on cell viability, generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in HepG2 cells, as well as antimicrobial activity against seven different pathogens was investigated. The 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay indicated good biocompatibility of these PLGA/AgNpPGA/ascorbic acid particles. We measured the kinetics of ROS formation in HepG2 cells by a DCFH-DA assay, and found that PLGA/AgNpPGA/ascorbic acid caused a significant decrease in DCF fluorescence intensity, which was 2-fold lower than that in control cells after a 5 h exposure. This indicates that the PLGA/AgNpPGA/ascorbic acid microspheres either act as scavengers of intracellular ROS and/or reduce their formation. Also, the results of antimicrobial activity of PLGA/AgNpPGA/ascorbic acid obtained by the broth microdilution method showed superior and extended activity of these particles. The samples were characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, field-emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, zeta potential and particle size analysis. This paper presents a new approach to the treatment of infection that at the same time offers a very pronounced antioxidant effect.",
publisher = "Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford",
journal = "Acta Biomaterialia",
title = "Multifunctional PLGA particles containing poly(L-glutamic acid)-capped silver nanoparticles and ascorbic acid with simultaneous antioxidative and prolonged antimicrobial activity",
volume = "10",
number = "1",
pages = "151-162",
doi = "10.1016/j.actbio.2013.08.030"
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Stevanović, M., Bracko, I., Milenković, M., Filipović, N., Nunić, J., Filipić, M.,& Uskoković, D. P.. (2014). Multifunctional PLGA particles containing poly(L-glutamic acid)-capped silver nanoparticles and ascorbic acid with simultaneous antioxidative and prolonged antimicrobial activity. in Acta Biomaterialia
Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford., 10(1), 151-162.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2013.08.030

Stevanović M, Bracko I, Milenković M, Filipović N, Nunić J, Filipić M, Uskoković DP. Multifunctional PLGA particles containing poly(L-glutamic acid)-capped silver nanoparticles and ascorbic acid with simultaneous antioxidative and prolonged antimicrobial activity. in Acta Biomaterialia. 2014;10(1):151-162.
doi:10.1016/j.actbio.2013.08.030 .

Stevanović, Magdalena, Bracko, Ines, Milenković, Marina, Filipović, Nenad, Nunić, Jana, Filipić, Metka, Uskoković, Dragan P., "Multifunctional PLGA particles containing poly(L-glutamic acid)-capped silver nanoparticles and ascorbic acid with simultaneous antioxidative and prolonged antimicrobial activity" in Acta Biomaterialia, 10, no. 1 (2014):151-162,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2013.08.030 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Stevanović, Magdalena
AU  - Skapin, Sreco D.
AU  - Bracko, Ines
AU  - Milenković, Marina
AU  - Petković, Jana
AU  - Filipić, Metka
AU  - Uskoković, Dragan P.
PY  - 2012
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1733
AB  - Silver nanoparticles (AgNps) were prepared by modified chemical reduction with poly (alpha, gamma, L-glutamic acid) (PGA) as capping agent. These Ag/PGA nanoparticles (AgNpPGAs) were highly stable over long periods of time without signs of precipitation. In addition to obtaining stable AgNpPGAs, a further aim was to examine their encapsulation in the poly(L-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) polymer matrix. The current interest of polymer-AgNps in biomedical applications is because a versatile system must have antimicrobial activity upon target contact, without the release of toxic biocides. The synthesis of these PLGA/AgNpPGAs used physicochemical methods with solvent/non-solvent systems. Degradation of these PLGA/AgNpPGAs and the release rate of their AgNPs were studied in physiological solution over three months. The antimicrobial activity of the samples was investigated towards six laboratory control strains from the American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) and one clinical isolate methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strain by the broth microdilution method and the results showed superior and extended activity of PLGA/AgNpPGAs. The 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay indicated good biocompatibility of these PLGA/AgNpPGAs. The formation of intracellular reactive oxygen species was measured spectrophotometrically using a fluorescent probe, which showed that these PLGA/AgNpPGAs are not inducers of such species. The samples were characterized by UV-VIS spectrometry, X-ray diffraction, zeta potential measurements, field-emission scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy.
PB  - Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford
T2  - Polymer
T1  - Poly(lactide-co-glycolide)/silver nanoparticles: Synthesis, characterization, antimicrobial activity, cytotoxicity assessment and ROS-inducing potential
VL  - 53
IS  - 14
SP  - 2818
EP  - 2828
DO  - 10.1016/j.polymer.2012.04.057
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Stevanović, Magdalena and Skapin, Sreco D. and Bracko, Ines and Milenković, Marina and Petković, Jana and Filipić, Metka and Uskoković, Dragan P.",
year = "2012",
abstract = "Silver nanoparticles (AgNps) were prepared by modified chemical reduction with poly (alpha, gamma, L-glutamic acid) (PGA) as capping agent. These Ag/PGA nanoparticles (AgNpPGAs) were highly stable over long periods of time without signs of precipitation. In addition to obtaining stable AgNpPGAs, a further aim was to examine their encapsulation in the poly(L-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) polymer matrix. The current interest of polymer-AgNps in biomedical applications is because a versatile system must have antimicrobial activity upon target contact, without the release of toxic biocides. The synthesis of these PLGA/AgNpPGAs used physicochemical methods with solvent/non-solvent systems. Degradation of these PLGA/AgNpPGAs and the release rate of their AgNPs were studied in physiological solution over three months. The antimicrobial activity of the samples was investigated towards six laboratory control strains from the American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) and one clinical isolate methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strain by the broth microdilution method and the results showed superior and extended activity of PLGA/AgNpPGAs. The 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay indicated good biocompatibility of these PLGA/AgNpPGAs. The formation of intracellular reactive oxygen species was measured spectrophotometrically using a fluorescent probe, which showed that these PLGA/AgNpPGAs are not inducers of such species. The samples were characterized by UV-VIS spectrometry, X-ray diffraction, zeta potential measurements, field-emission scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy.",
publisher = "Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford",
journal = "Polymer",
title = "Poly(lactide-co-glycolide)/silver nanoparticles: Synthesis, characterization, antimicrobial activity, cytotoxicity assessment and ROS-inducing potential",
volume = "53",
number = "14",
pages = "2818-2828",
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Stevanović, M., Skapin, S. D., Bracko, I., Milenković, M., Petković, J., Filipić, M.,& Uskoković, D. P.. (2012). Poly(lactide-co-glycolide)/silver nanoparticles: Synthesis, characterization, antimicrobial activity, cytotoxicity assessment and ROS-inducing potential. in Polymer
Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford., 53(14), 2818-2828.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2012.04.057

Stevanović M, Skapin SD, Bracko I, Milenković M, Petković J, Filipić M, Uskoković DP. Poly(lactide-co-glycolide)/silver nanoparticles: Synthesis, characterization, antimicrobial activity, cytotoxicity assessment and ROS-inducing potential. in Polymer. 2012;53(14):2818-2828.
doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2012.04.057 .

Stevanović, Magdalena, Skapin, Sreco D., Bracko, Ines, Milenković, Marina, Petković, Jana, Filipić, Metka, Uskoković, Dragan P., "Poly(lactide-co-glycolide)/silver nanoparticles: Synthesis, characterization, antimicrobial activity, cytotoxicity assessment and ROS-inducing potential" in Polymer, 53, no. 14 (2012):2818-2828,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2012.04.057 . .