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Ministarstvo prosvete, nauke i tehnološkog razvoja Republike Srbije, Ugovor br. 451-03-68/2020-14/200161 (Univerzitet u Beogradu, Farmaceutski fakultet) (sr_RS)
Министарство просвете, науке и технолошког развоја Републике Србије, Уговор бр. 451-03-68/2020-14/200161 (Универзитет у Београду, Фармацеутски факултет) (sr)
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Cardiorespiratory fitness mediates cortisol and lactate responses to winter and summer marches

Pešić, Deniel; Đukić, Mirjana; Stanojević, Ivan; Živković, Vladimir; Bolevich, Sergey; Bolevich, Stefani; Jakovljević, Vladimir

(Society of Medical Biochemists of Serbia, 2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Pešić, Deniel
AU  - Đukić, Mirjana
AU  - Stanojević, Ivan
AU  - Živković, Vladimir
AU  - Bolevich, Sergey
AU  - Bolevich, Stefani
AU  - Jakovljević, Vladimir
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5559
AB  - Background: The influence of homeostatically regulated physiological processes, including cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2max), on the response to physical stressors such as acclimatisation and marching, remains understudied. We aimed to investigate the effects of summer and winter acclimatisation and marching on cortisol levels and blood lactate, to gain insight into the role of these physiological processes in the stress response. Methods: Two groups of young Europeans, classified as poor (PCF; n=9) and good physical condition (GCF; n=21), based on a VO2max threshold of 40 mL O2/ kg/min, underwent 2-h march (6–7 km/h) in winter (5 ∘C) and summer (32 ∘C). Commercial tests, UniCel DxI Access Cortisol assay and EKF Biosen Clinic/GP assay were used for cortisol and lactate blood measurements (morning samples and those taken immediately after marches), respectively. Results: Basal cortisol levels were significantly higher at 5 °C than at 32 °C (PCF group: P=0.0079; cortisol dropped after the march at 5 °C in both groups, but increased at 32 °C only in PCF. Basal lactate levels were higher at 32 °C only in the GCF group (compared to PCF, P=0.0014) and post-marching (compared to basal values, P=0.0002). Conclusion: Cold exposure elicits a more significant stress response, based on higher basal cortisol levels, in individuals with worse physical fitness. Anaerobe metabolism prevails in participants with better physical fitness exposed to high ambient temperature based on increased basal and post-marching lactate levels. The study is significant for individual training/performance optimisation as it indicates the association between physiological stress responses and individual physical fitness levels.
AB  - Uvod: Uticaj homeostatski regulisanih fiziolo{kih procesa, uklju~uju}i kardiorespiratornu kondiciju (VO2max), na odgovor na fizi~ke stresore poput aklimatizacije i mar{i- ranja, ostaje nedovoljno prou~en. Cilj istra`ivanja je bio i da se ispita uticaj aklimatizacije i mar{iranja tokom leta i zime na nivoe kortizola i laktoze u krvi, pru`aju}i uvid u ulogu ovih fiziolo{kih procesa u odgovoru na stres. Metode: Dve grupe mladih Evropljana, klasifikovane kao osobe sa slabom (PCF; n=9) i dobrom fizi~kom kondicijom (GCF; n=21), na osnovu praga VO2max od 40 mL O 2/kg/min, su bile izlo`ene dvosatnom mar{u (6–7 km/h) u dva navrata, zimi na 5 °C i leti, na 32 °C. U uzorcima krvi (jutarnji i neposredno nakon mar{a) su odre|ivani nivoi kortizola i laktata komercijalnim testovima, UniCel DxI Access Cortisol i EKF Biosen Clinic/GP. Rezultati: Bazalni nivoi kortizola su bili zna~ajno vi{i na 5 °C nego na 32 °C (u PCF grupi: P=0,0079); nakon mar{i- ranja na 5 °C kortizol opada u obe grupe a pove}an je na 32 °C samo u PCF grupi. Bazalni nivoi laktoze bili su vi{i na 32 °C samo u GCF grupi (porede}i sa PCF grupom, P=0,0014) i nakon mar{iranja (porede}i sa bazalnim vred- nostima, P=0,0002).
PB  - Society of Medical Biochemists of Serbia
T2  - Journal of Medical Biochemistry
T1  - Cardiorespiratory fitness mediates cortisol and lactate responses to winter and summer marches
T1  - Kardiorespiratorni fitnes i njegov značaj u reakcijama kortizola i laktata prilikom zimskih i letnjih marševa
VL  - 43
IS  - 1
SP  - 72
EP  - 85
DO  - 10.5937/jomb0-44369
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Pešić, Deniel and Đukić, Mirjana and Stanojević, Ivan and Živković, Vladimir and Bolevich, Sergey and Bolevich, Stefani and Jakovljević, Vladimir",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Background: The influence of homeostatically regulated physiological processes, including cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2max), on the response to physical stressors such as acclimatisation and marching, remains understudied. We aimed to investigate the effects of summer and winter acclimatisation and marching on cortisol levels and blood lactate, to gain insight into the role of these physiological processes in the stress response. Methods: Two groups of young Europeans, classified as poor (PCF; n=9) and good physical condition (GCF; n=21), based on a VO2max threshold of 40 mL O2/ kg/min, underwent 2-h march (6–7 km/h) in winter (5 ∘C) and summer (32 ∘C). Commercial tests, UniCel DxI Access Cortisol assay and EKF Biosen Clinic/GP assay were used for cortisol and lactate blood measurements (morning samples and those taken immediately after marches), respectively. Results: Basal cortisol levels were significantly higher at 5 °C than at 32 °C (PCF group: P=0.0079; cortisol dropped after the march at 5 °C in both groups, but increased at 32 °C only in PCF. Basal lactate levels were higher at 32 °C only in the GCF group (compared to PCF, P=0.0014) and post-marching (compared to basal values, P=0.0002). Conclusion: Cold exposure elicits a more significant stress response, based on higher basal cortisol levels, in individuals with worse physical fitness. Anaerobe metabolism prevails in participants with better physical fitness exposed to high ambient temperature based on increased basal and post-marching lactate levels. The study is significant for individual training/performance optimisation as it indicates the association between physiological stress responses and individual physical fitness levels., Uvod: Uticaj homeostatski regulisanih fiziolo{kih procesa, uklju~uju}i kardiorespiratornu kondiciju (VO2max), na odgovor na fizi~ke stresore poput aklimatizacije i mar{i- ranja, ostaje nedovoljno prou~en. Cilj istra`ivanja je bio i da se ispita uticaj aklimatizacije i mar{iranja tokom leta i zime na nivoe kortizola i laktoze u krvi, pru`aju}i uvid u ulogu ovih fiziolo{kih procesa u odgovoru na stres. Metode: Dve grupe mladih Evropljana, klasifikovane kao osobe sa slabom (PCF; n=9) i dobrom fizi~kom kondicijom (GCF; n=21), na osnovu praga VO2max od 40 mL O 2/kg/min, su bile izlo`ene dvosatnom mar{u (6–7 km/h) u dva navrata, zimi na 5 °C i leti, na 32 °C. U uzorcima krvi (jutarnji i neposredno nakon mar{a) su odre|ivani nivoi kortizola i laktata komercijalnim testovima, UniCel DxI Access Cortisol i EKF Biosen Clinic/GP. Rezultati: Bazalni nivoi kortizola su bili zna~ajno vi{i na 5 °C nego na 32 °C (u PCF grupi: P=0,0079); nakon mar{i- ranja na 5 °C kortizol opada u obe grupe a pove}an je na 32 °C samo u PCF grupi. Bazalni nivoi laktoze bili su vi{i na 32 °C samo u GCF grupi (porede}i sa PCF grupom, P=0,0014) i nakon mar{iranja (porede}i sa bazalnim vred- nostima, P=0,0002).",
publisher = "Society of Medical Biochemists of Serbia",
journal = "Journal of Medical Biochemistry",
title = "Cardiorespiratory fitness mediates cortisol and lactate responses to winter and summer marches, Kardiorespiratorni fitnes i njegov značaj u reakcijama kortizola i laktata prilikom zimskih i letnjih marševa",
volume = "43",
number = "1",
pages = "72-85",
doi = "10.5937/jomb0-44369"
}
Pešić, D., Đukić, M., Stanojević, I., Živković, V., Bolevich, S., Bolevich, S.,& Jakovljević, V.. (2024). Cardiorespiratory fitness mediates cortisol and lactate responses to winter and summer marches. in Journal of Medical Biochemistry
Society of Medical Biochemists of Serbia., 43(1), 72-85.
https://doi.org/10.5937/jomb0-44369
Pešić D, Đukić M, Stanojević I, Živković V, Bolevich S, Bolevich S, Jakovljević V. Cardiorespiratory fitness mediates cortisol and lactate responses to winter and summer marches. in Journal of Medical Biochemistry. 2024;43(1):72-85.
doi:10.5937/jomb0-44369 .
Pešić, Deniel, Đukić, Mirjana, Stanojević, Ivan, Živković, Vladimir, Bolevich, Sergey, Bolevich, Stefani, Jakovljević, Vladimir, "Cardiorespiratory fitness mediates cortisol and lactate responses to winter and summer marches" in Journal of Medical Biochemistry, 43, no. 1 (2024):72-85,
https://doi.org/10.5937/jomb0-44369 . .

Chemical Analysis and Investigation of Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activities of Prangos trifida (Apiaceae)

Ušjak, Ljuboš; Stojković, Dejan; Carević, Tamara; Milutinović, Violeta; Soković, Marina; Niketić, Marjan; Petrović, Silvana

(MDPI, 2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ušjak, Ljuboš
AU  - Stojković, Dejan
AU  - Carević, Tamara
AU  - Milutinović, Violeta
AU  - Soković, Marina
AU  - Niketić, Marjan
AU  - Petrović, Silvana
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5417
AB  - Plants of the genus Prangos are intensively investigated as potential new sources of bioactive isolated products. In this work, the chemical composition of volatile constituents (essential oils and headspace volatiles) and dichloromethane extracts, as well as antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities of essential oils and MFDEs (methanol fractions of dichloromethane extracts) of Prangos trifida from Serbia, were investigated. Volatiles of roots, leaves, stems and fruits, and fatty acids and phytosterols in dichloromethane extracts of roots and fruits were analyzed by GC-FID-MS, whereas coumarins in MFDEs by LC–MS and some isolated coumarins by 1H-NMR. Minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) and minimum bactericidal concentrations/minimum fungicidal concentrations (MBCs/MFCs) of essential oils and MFDEs were determined against 13 microorganisms. Antibiofilm activity was assessed against four microorganisms. Additionally, congo red and ergosterol binding assays were conducted to elucidate selected mechanisms of antibiofilm action in the case of Candida albicans. Total of 52 volatile constituents, 16 fatty acids, eight phytosterols and 10 coumarins were identified. Essential oils demonstrated significant activity, surpassing that of commercial food preservatives, against six tested molds from the Aspergillus, Penicillium and Trichoderma genera, as well as against bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus cereus. Most of the oils strongly inhibited the formation of biofilms by S. aureus, Listeria monocytogenes and Escherichia coli. MFDEs exhibited noteworthy effects against B. cereus and the tested Aspergillus species, particularly A. niger, and significantly inhibited C. albicans biofilm formation. This inhibition was linked to a marked reduction in exopolysaccharide production, while antifungal mechanisms associated with ergosterol remained unaffected.
PB  - MDPI
T2  - Antibiotics
T1  - Chemical Analysis and Investigation of Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activities of Prangos trifida (Apiaceae)
VL  - 13
IS  - 1
SP  - 41
DO  - 10.3390/antibiotics13010041
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Ušjak, Ljuboš and Stojković, Dejan and Carević, Tamara and Milutinović, Violeta and Soković, Marina and Niketić, Marjan and Petrović, Silvana",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Plants of the genus Prangos are intensively investigated as potential new sources of bioactive isolated products. In this work, the chemical composition of volatile constituents (essential oils and headspace volatiles) and dichloromethane extracts, as well as antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities of essential oils and MFDEs (methanol fractions of dichloromethane extracts) of Prangos trifida from Serbia, were investigated. Volatiles of roots, leaves, stems and fruits, and fatty acids and phytosterols in dichloromethane extracts of roots and fruits were analyzed by GC-FID-MS, whereas coumarins in MFDEs by LC–MS and some isolated coumarins by 1H-NMR. Minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) and minimum bactericidal concentrations/minimum fungicidal concentrations (MBCs/MFCs) of essential oils and MFDEs were determined against 13 microorganisms. Antibiofilm activity was assessed against four microorganisms. Additionally, congo red and ergosterol binding assays were conducted to elucidate selected mechanisms of antibiofilm action in the case of Candida albicans. Total of 52 volatile constituents, 16 fatty acids, eight phytosterols and 10 coumarins were identified. Essential oils demonstrated significant activity, surpassing that of commercial food preservatives, against six tested molds from the Aspergillus, Penicillium and Trichoderma genera, as well as against bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus cereus. Most of the oils strongly inhibited the formation of biofilms by S. aureus, Listeria monocytogenes and Escherichia coli. MFDEs exhibited noteworthy effects against B. cereus and the tested Aspergillus species, particularly A. niger, and significantly inhibited C. albicans biofilm formation. This inhibition was linked to a marked reduction in exopolysaccharide production, while antifungal mechanisms associated with ergosterol remained unaffected.",
publisher = "MDPI",
journal = "Antibiotics",
title = "Chemical Analysis and Investigation of Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activities of Prangos trifida (Apiaceae)",
volume = "13",
number = "1",
pages = "41",
doi = "10.3390/antibiotics13010041"
}
Ušjak, L., Stojković, D., Carević, T., Milutinović, V., Soković, M., Niketić, M.,& Petrović, S.. (2024). Chemical Analysis and Investigation of Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activities of Prangos trifida (Apiaceae). in Antibiotics
MDPI., 13(1), 41.
https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics13010041
Ušjak L, Stojković D, Carević T, Milutinović V, Soković M, Niketić M, Petrović S. Chemical Analysis and Investigation of Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activities of Prangos trifida (Apiaceae). in Antibiotics. 2024;13(1):41.
doi:10.3390/antibiotics13010041 .
Ušjak, Ljuboš, Stojković, Dejan, Carević, Tamara, Milutinović, Violeta, Soković, Marina, Niketić, Marjan, Petrović, Silvana, "Chemical Analysis and Investigation of Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activities of Prangos trifida (Apiaceae)" in Antibiotics, 13, no. 1 (2024):41,
https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics13010041 . .

Composition of Essential Oils from Fruits of Peucedanum longifolium and Rhizomatophora aegopodioides (Apiaceae) with Regard to Other Related Taxa—A Chemometric Approach

Ušjak, Ljuboš; Niketić, Marjan; Petrović, Silvana

(MDPI, 2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ušjak, Ljuboš
AU  - Niketić, Marjan
AU  - Petrović, Silvana
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5418
AB  - The aim of this work was to investigate the composition of essential oils isolated from fruits of Peucedanum longifolium, and Rhizomatophora aegopodioides (a species which was previously placed in the genus Peucedanum), as well as to compare the obtained results to those available for other previously investigated related species (including taxa which are also, according to some authors, excluded from the genus Peucedanum). Essential oils were obtained via hydrodistillation in a Clevenger-type apparatus and their composition was analyzed using GC-FID and GC-MS. To compare these data to those of previously investigated taxa, a chemometric approach was applied; the data were analyzed using multivariate statistical methods: non-metric multidimensional scaling (nMDS) and hierarchical cluster analysis. The most abundant in P. longifolium essential oil were monoterpenes (79.7%), mostly α-phellandrene (26.2%), β-phellandrene + limonene (21.0%) and myrcene (9.5%), followed by sesquiterpenes (18.3%), mostly germacrene B (9.5%). On the other hand, dominant in R. aegopodioides essential oil were non-terpenic aliphatic hydrocarbons (46.1%), mainly n-undecane (16.5%) and n-nonane (11.3%). In addition, this essential oil also contained a notable quantity of sesquiterpenes (25.1%), with (E)-sesquilavandulol being the most abundant (10.0%). The results of multivariate statistics revealed a clear separation of the essential oil composition of R. aegopodioides and P. longifolium, as well as of P. longifolium and P. officinale. The clustering of the samples of most of the taxa that do not belong to the Peucedanum in the narrow sense (sensu stricto) was also observed, which is in accordance with their recent inclusion in separate genera.
PB  - MDPI
T2  - Separations
T1  - Composition of Essential Oils from Fruits of Peucedanum longifolium and Rhizomatophora aegopodioides (Apiaceae) with Regard to Other Related Taxa—A Chemometric Approach
VL  - 11
IS  - 1
SP  - 14
DO  - 10.3390/separations11010014
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Ušjak, Ljuboš and Niketić, Marjan and Petrović, Silvana",
year = "2024",
abstract = "The aim of this work was to investigate the composition of essential oils isolated from fruits of Peucedanum longifolium, and Rhizomatophora aegopodioides (a species which was previously placed in the genus Peucedanum), as well as to compare the obtained results to those available for other previously investigated related species (including taxa which are also, according to some authors, excluded from the genus Peucedanum). Essential oils were obtained via hydrodistillation in a Clevenger-type apparatus and their composition was analyzed using GC-FID and GC-MS. To compare these data to those of previously investigated taxa, a chemometric approach was applied; the data were analyzed using multivariate statistical methods: non-metric multidimensional scaling (nMDS) and hierarchical cluster analysis. The most abundant in P. longifolium essential oil were monoterpenes (79.7%), mostly α-phellandrene (26.2%), β-phellandrene + limonene (21.0%) and myrcene (9.5%), followed by sesquiterpenes (18.3%), mostly germacrene B (9.5%). On the other hand, dominant in R. aegopodioides essential oil were non-terpenic aliphatic hydrocarbons (46.1%), mainly n-undecane (16.5%) and n-nonane (11.3%). In addition, this essential oil also contained a notable quantity of sesquiterpenes (25.1%), with (E)-sesquilavandulol being the most abundant (10.0%). The results of multivariate statistics revealed a clear separation of the essential oil composition of R. aegopodioides and P. longifolium, as well as of P. longifolium and P. officinale. The clustering of the samples of most of the taxa that do not belong to the Peucedanum in the narrow sense (sensu stricto) was also observed, which is in accordance with their recent inclusion in separate genera.",
publisher = "MDPI",
journal = "Separations",
title = "Composition of Essential Oils from Fruits of Peucedanum longifolium and Rhizomatophora aegopodioides (Apiaceae) with Regard to Other Related Taxa—A Chemometric Approach",
volume = "11",
number = "1",
pages = "14",
doi = "10.3390/separations11010014"
}
Ušjak, L., Niketić, M.,& Petrović, S.. (2024). Composition of Essential Oils from Fruits of Peucedanum longifolium and Rhizomatophora aegopodioides (Apiaceae) with Regard to Other Related Taxa—A Chemometric Approach. in Separations
MDPI., 11(1), 14.
https://doi.org/10.3390/separations11010014
Ušjak L, Niketić M, Petrović S. Composition of Essential Oils from Fruits of Peucedanum longifolium and Rhizomatophora aegopodioides (Apiaceae) with Regard to Other Related Taxa—A Chemometric Approach. in Separations. 2024;11(1):14.
doi:10.3390/separations11010014 .
Ušjak, Ljuboš, Niketić, Marjan, Petrović, Silvana, "Composition of Essential Oils from Fruits of Peucedanum longifolium and Rhizomatophora aegopodioides (Apiaceae) with Regard to Other Related Taxa—A Chemometric Approach" in Separations, 11, no. 1 (2024):14,
https://doi.org/10.3390/separations11010014 . .

Evaluation of novel compounds as anti-bacterial or anti-virulence agents

Filipić, Brankica; Ušjak, Dušan; Hrast Rambaher, Martina; Oljačić, Slavica; Milenković, Marina

(Frontiers Media SA, 2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Filipić, Brankica
AU  - Ušjak, Dušan
AU  - Hrast Rambaher, Martina
AU  - Oljačić, Slavica
AU  - Milenković, Marina
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5574
AB  - Antimicrobial resistance is a global threat, leading to an alarming increase in the prevalence of bacterial infections that can no longer be treated with available antibiotics. The World Health Organization estimates that by 2050 up to 10 million deaths per year could be associated with antimicrobial resistance, which would equal the annual number of cancer deaths worldwide. To overcome this emerging crisis, novel anti-bacterial compounds are urgently needed. There are two possible approaches in the fight against bacterial infections: a) targeting structures within bacterial cells, similar to existing antibiotics; and/or b) targeting virulence factors rather than bacterial growth. Here, for the first time, we provide a comprehensive overview of the key steps in the evaluation of potential new anti-bacterial and/or anti-virulence compounds. The methods described in this review include: a) in silico methods for the evaluation of novel compounds; b) anti-bacterial assays (MIC, MBC, Time-kill); b) anti-virulence assays (anti-biofilm, anti-quorum sensing, anti-adhesion); and c) evaluation of safety aspects (cytotoxicity assay and Ames test). Overall, we provide a detailed description of the methods that are an essential tool for chemists, computational chemists, microbiologists, and toxicologists in the evaluation of potential novel antimicrobial compounds. These methods are cost-effective and have high predictive value. They are widely used in preclinical studies to identify new molecular candidates, for further investigation in animal and human trials.
PB  - Frontiers Media SA
T2  - Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
T1  - Evaluation of novel compounds as anti-bacterial or anti-virulence agents
VL  - 14
DO  - 10.3389/fcimb.2024.1370062
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Filipić, Brankica and Ušjak, Dušan and Hrast Rambaher, Martina and Oljačić, Slavica and Milenković, Marina",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Antimicrobial resistance is a global threat, leading to an alarming increase in the prevalence of bacterial infections that can no longer be treated with available antibiotics. The World Health Organization estimates that by 2050 up to 10 million deaths per year could be associated with antimicrobial resistance, which would equal the annual number of cancer deaths worldwide. To overcome this emerging crisis, novel anti-bacterial compounds are urgently needed. There are two possible approaches in the fight against bacterial infections: a) targeting structures within bacterial cells, similar to existing antibiotics; and/or b) targeting virulence factors rather than bacterial growth. Here, for the first time, we provide a comprehensive overview of the key steps in the evaluation of potential new anti-bacterial and/or anti-virulence compounds. The methods described in this review include: a) in silico methods for the evaluation of novel compounds; b) anti-bacterial assays (MIC, MBC, Time-kill); b) anti-virulence assays (anti-biofilm, anti-quorum sensing, anti-adhesion); and c) evaluation of safety aspects (cytotoxicity assay and Ames test). Overall, we provide a detailed description of the methods that are an essential tool for chemists, computational chemists, microbiologists, and toxicologists in the evaluation of potential novel antimicrobial compounds. These methods are cost-effective and have high predictive value. They are widely used in preclinical studies to identify new molecular candidates, for further investigation in animal and human trials.",
publisher = "Frontiers Media SA",
journal = "Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology",
title = "Evaluation of novel compounds as anti-bacterial or anti-virulence agents",
volume = "14",
doi = "10.3389/fcimb.2024.1370062"
}
Filipić, B., Ušjak, D., Hrast Rambaher, M., Oljačić, S.,& Milenković, M.. (2024). Evaluation of novel compounds as anti-bacterial or anti-virulence agents. in Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
Frontiers Media SA., 14.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fcimb.2024.1370062
Filipić B, Ušjak D, Hrast Rambaher M, Oljačić S, Milenković M. Evaluation of novel compounds as anti-bacterial or anti-virulence agents. in Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. 2024;14.
doi:10.3389/fcimb.2024.1370062 .
Filipić, Brankica, Ušjak, Dušan, Hrast Rambaher, Martina, Oljačić, Slavica, Milenković, Marina, "Evaluation of novel compounds as anti-bacterial or anti-virulence agents" in Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 14 (2024),
https://doi.org/10.3389/fcimb.2024.1370062 . .

High-performance liquid chromatography evaluation of lipophilicity and QSRR modeling of a series of dual DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV inhibitors

Dobričić, Vladimir; Savić, Jelena; Tomašić, Tihomir; Durcik, Martina; Zidar, Nace; Peterlin-Mašič, Lucija; Ilaš, Janez; Kikelj, Danijel; Čudina, Olivera

(Akadémiai Kiadó, 2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Dobričić, Vladimir
AU  - Savić, Jelena
AU  - Tomašić, Tihomir
AU  - Durcik, Martina
AU  - Zidar, Nace
AU  - Peterlin-Mašič, Lucija
AU  - Ilaš, Janez
AU  - Kikelj, Danijel
AU  - Čudina, Olivera
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5431
AB  - Bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV control the topological state of DNA during replication
and represent important antibacterial drug targets. To be successful as drug candidates, newly synthesized compounds must possess optimal lipophilicity, which enables efficient delivery to the site of action. In this study, retention behavior of twenty-three previously synthesized dual DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV inhibitors was tested in RP-HPLC system, consisting of C8 column and acetonitrile/phosphate buffer (pH 5.5 and pH 7.4) mobile phase. logD was calculated at both pH values and the best correlation with logD was obtained for retention parameter φ0, indicating that this RP-HPLC system could be used as an alternative to the shake-flask determination of lipophilicity. Subsequent QSRR analysis revealed that intrinsic lipophilicity (logP) and molecular weight (bcutm13) have a positive, while solubility (bcutp3) has a negative influence on this  retention parameter.
PB  - Akadémiai Kiadó
T2  - Acta Chromatographica
T1  - High-performance liquid chromatography evaluation of lipophilicity and QSRR modeling of a series of dual DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV inhibitors
VL  - 36
IS  - 1
SP  - 45
EP  - 51
DO  - 10.1556/1326.2022.01096
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Dobričić, Vladimir and Savić, Jelena and Tomašić, Tihomir and Durcik, Martina and Zidar, Nace and Peterlin-Mašič, Lucija and Ilaš, Janez and Kikelj, Danijel and Čudina, Olivera",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV control the topological state of DNA during replication
and represent important antibacterial drug targets. To be successful as drug candidates, newly synthesized compounds must possess optimal lipophilicity, which enables efficient delivery to the site of action. In this study, retention behavior of twenty-three previously synthesized dual DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV inhibitors was tested in RP-HPLC system, consisting of C8 column and acetonitrile/phosphate buffer (pH 5.5 and pH 7.4) mobile phase. logD was calculated at both pH values and the best correlation with logD was obtained for retention parameter φ0, indicating that this RP-HPLC system could be used as an alternative to the shake-flask determination of lipophilicity. Subsequent QSRR analysis revealed that intrinsic lipophilicity (logP) and molecular weight (bcutm13) have a positive, while solubility (bcutp3) has a negative influence on this  retention parameter.",
publisher = "Akadémiai Kiadó",
journal = "Acta Chromatographica",
title = "High-performance liquid chromatography evaluation of lipophilicity and QSRR modeling of a series of dual DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV inhibitors",
volume = "36",
number = "1",
pages = "45-51",
doi = "10.1556/1326.2022.01096"
}
Dobričić, V., Savić, J., Tomašić, T., Durcik, M., Zidar, N., Peterlin-Mašič, L., Ilaš, J., Kikelj, D.,& Čudina, O.. (2024). High-performance liquid chromatography evaluation of lipophilicity and QSRR modeling of a series of dual DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV inhibitors. in Acta Chromatographica
Akadémiai Kiadó., 36(1), 45-51.
https://doi.org/10.1556/1326.2022.01096
Dobričić V, Savić J, Tomašić T, Durcik M, Zidar N, Peterlin-Mašič L, Ilaš J, Kikelj D, Čudina O. High-performance liquid chromatography evaluation of lipophilicity and QSRR modeling of a series of dual DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV inhibitors. in Acta Chromatographica. 2024;36(1):45-51.
doi:10.1556/1326.2022.01096 .
Dobričić, Vladimir, Savić, Jelena, Tomašić, Tihomir, Durcik, Martina, Zidar, Nace, Peterlin-Mašič, Lucija, Ilaš, Janez, Kikelj, Danijel, Čudina, Olivera, "High-performance liquid chromatography evaluation of lipophilicity and QSRR modeling of a series of dual DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV inhibitors" in Acta Chromatographica, 36, no. 1 (2024):45-51,
https://doi.org/10.1556/1326.2022.01096 . .

The influence of Klotho protein and prooxidant–antioxidant balance combination on the mortality of HD patients

Milošević, Tamara; Sopić, Miron; Vekić, Jelena; Guzonjić, Azra; Vujčić, Sanja; Pešić, Snežana; Miljković-Trailović, Milica; Naumović, Radomir; Kotur-Stevuljević, Jelena

(Springer Science and Business Media B.V., 2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Milošević, Tamara
AU  - Sopić, Miron
AU  - Vekić, Jelena
AU  - Guzonjić, Azra
AU  - Vujčić, Sanja
AU  - Pešić, Snežana
AU  - Miljković-Trailović, Milica
AU  - Naumović, Radomir
AU  - Kotur-Stevuljević, Jelena
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5414
AB  - Purpose: End-stage renal disease patients on chronic hemodialysis (HD) have a shortened life expectancy compared to the general population. The aim of this study was to evaluate a possible link between three new and emerging factors in renal pathophysiology: Klotho protein, telomere length in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (TL) and redox status parameters before HD (bHD) and after HD (aHD), and to test mortality prediction capability of these emerging parameters in a population of HD patients. Methods: The study included 130 adult patients with average age 66 (54–72), on HD (3 times per week; 4–5 h per session). Klotho level, TL, routine laboratory parameters, dialysis adequacy and redox status parameters: advanced oxidation protein products (AOPP), prooxidant–antioxidant balance (PAB), superoxide anion (O2.−), malondialdehyde (MDA), ischemia-modified albumin (IMA), total sulfhydryl group content (SHG), and superoxide dismutase (SOD) were determined. Results: Klotho concentration was significantly higher aHD; 68.2 (22.6–152.9) vs. bHD 64.2 (25.5–119.8) (p = 0.027). The observed increase in TL was not statistically significant. AOPP, PAB, SHG, and SOD activity were significantly increased aHD (p > 0.001). The patients with the highest mortality risk score (MRS) had significantly higher PAB bHD (p = 0.002). Significantly lower O2.− (p < 0.001), SHG content (p = 0.072), and IMA (p = 0.002) aHD were found in patients with the lowest MRS values. Principal component analysis revealed redox balance-Klotho factor as a significant predictor of high mortality risk (p = 0.014). Conclusion: Decreased Klotho and TL attrition as well as redox status disturbance could be connected with higher mortality rate in HD patients.
PB  - Springer Science and Business Media B.V.
T2  - International Urology and Nephrology
T1  - The influence of Klotho protein and prooxidant–antioxidant balance combination on the mortality of HD patients
VL  - 56
IS  - 2
SP  - 615
EP  - 623
DO  - 10.1007/s11255-023-03696-w
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Milošević, Tamara and Sopić, Miron and Vekić, Jelena and Guzonjić, Azra and Vujčić, Sanja and Pešić, Snežana and Miljković-Trailović, Milica and Naumović, Radomir and Kotur-Stevuljević, Jelena",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Purpose: End-stage renal disease patients on chronic hemodialysis (HD) have a shortened life expectancy compared to the general population. The aim of this study was to evaluate a possible link between three new and emerging factors in renal pathophysiology: Klotho protein, telomere length in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (TL) and redox status parameters before HD (bHD) and after HD (aHD), and to test mortality prediction capability of these emerging parameters in a population of HD patients. Methods: The study included 130 adult patients with average age 66 (54–72), on HD (3 times per week; 4–5 h per session). Klotho level, TL, routine laboratory parameters, dialysis adequacy and redox status parameters: advanced oxidation protein products (AOPP), prooxidant–antioxidant balance (PAB), superoxide anion (O2.−), malondialdehyde (MDA), ischemia-modified albumin (IMA), total sulfhydryl group content (SHG), and superoxide dismutase (SOD) were determined. Results: Klotho concentration was significantly higher aHD; 68.2 (22.6–152.9) vs. bHD 64.2 (25.5–119.8) (p = 0.027). The observed increase in TL was not statistically significant. AOPP, PAB, SHG, and SOD activity were significantly increased aHD (p > 0.001). The patients with the highest mortality risk score (MRS) had significantly higher PAB bHD (p = 0.002). Significantly lower O2.− (p < 0.001), SHG content (p = 0.072), and IMA (p = 0.002) aHD were found in patients with the lowest MRS values. Principal component analysis revealed redox balance-Klotho factor as a significant predictor of high mortality risk (p = 0.014). Conclusion: Decreased Klotho and TL attrition as well as redox status disturbance could be connected with higher mortality rate in HD patients.",
publisher = "Springer Science and Business Media B.V.",
journal = "International Urology and Nephrology",
title = "The influence of Klotho protein and prooxidant–antioxidant balance combination on the mortality of HD patients",
volume = "56",
number = "2",
pages = "615-623",
doi = "10.1007/s11255-023-03696-w"
}
Milošević, T., Sopić, M., Vekić, J., Guzonjić, A., Vujčić, S., Pešić, S., Miljković-Trailović, M., Naumović, R.,& Kotur-Stevuljević, J.. (2024). The influence of Klotho protein and prooxidant–antioxidant balance combination on the mortality of HD patients. in International Urology and Nephrology
Springer Science and Business Media B.V.., 56(2), 615-623.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11255-023-03696-w
Milošević T, Sopić M, Vekić J, Guzonjić A, Vujčić S, Pešić S, Miljković-Trailović M, Naumović R, Kotur-Stevuljević J. The influence of Klotho protein and prooxidant–antioxidant balance combination on the mortality of HD patients. in International Urology and Nephrology. 2024;56(2):615-623.
doi:10.1007/s11255-023-03696-w .
Milošević, Tamara, Sopić, Miron, Vekić, Jelena, Guzonjić, Azra, Vujčić, Sanja, Pešić, Snežana, Miljković-Trailović, Milica, Naumović, Radomir, Kotur-Stevuljević, Jelena, "The influence of Klotho protein and prooxidant–antioxidant balance combination on the mortality of HD patients" in International Urology and Nephrology, 56, no. 2 (2024):615-623,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11255-023-03696-w . .

Association of the methionine sulfoxide reductase A rs10903323 gene polymorphism with functional activity and oxidative modification of alpha-1-antitrypsin in COPD patients

Milovanović, Vera; Topić, Aleksandra; Milinković, Neda; Lazić, Zorica; Ivošević, Anita; Radojković, Dragica; Divac Rankov, Aleksandra

(Elsevier, 2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Milovanović, Vera
AU  - Topić, Aleksandra
AU  - Milinković, Neda
AU  - Lazić, Zorica
AU  - Ivošević, Anita
AU  - Radojković, Dragica
AU  - Divac Rankov, Aleksandra
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4003
AB  - Objective: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is multi-factorial disorder which
results from environmental influences and genetic factors. We aimed to investigate whether
methionine sulfoxide reductase A (MSRA) rs10903323 gene polymorphism is associated with
COPD development and severity in Serbian adult population.
Methods: The study included 155 patients with COPD and 134 healthy volunteers. Genotyping
was determined performing home-made polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length
polymorphism (PCR-RFLP). The difference between the inhibitory activities of normal and oxi-
dized Alpha-1-Antitrypsin (A1AT) against elastase and trypsin was used for determination of Oxi-
dized Alpha-1-Antitrypsin (OxyA1AT) (expressed as % and g/L). Functional activity of A1AT was
presented as a specific inhibitor activity to elastase (SIA-Elastase, kU/g).
Results: Frequencies of the genotypes AA, AG and GG were 80.0%, 20.0%, 0% in COPD patients
and 80.5%, 18.5% and 1.5% in the control group, and there was no significant difference in geno-
type or allele distributions between groups. Serum level of A1AT (g/L) and OxyA1AT was signifi-
cantly higher in COPD patients than in the control group, but functional activity of A1AT (SIA-
Elastase) was significantly lower in COPD patients than in the control group. In COPD group,
increased level of OxyA1ATwas present in G allele carriers who were smokers relative to G allele
carriers who were not smokers. In the smoker group of patients with severe and very severe
COPD (GOLD3+4), significant increase in OxyA1AT level was present in G allele carriers compared to AA homozygotes.
Conclusion: These findings suggest that MSRA rs10903323 gene polymorphism is probably not a
risk for COPD by itself but could represent a COPD modifier, since minor, G allele, is associated with an increased level of oxidized A1AT, indicating impaired ability of MSRA to repair oxidized
A1AT in COPD-smokers, and in severe form of COPD.
PB  - Elsevier
T2  - Pulmonology
T1  - Association of the methionine sulfoxide reductase A rs10903323 gene polymorphism with functional activity and oxidative modification of alpha-1-antitrypsin in COPD patients
VL  - 30
IS  - 2
SP  - 122
EP  - 129
DO  - 10.1016/j.pulmoe.2021.09.003
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Milovanović, Vera and Topić, Aleksandra and Milinković, Neda and Lazić, Zorica and Ivošević, Anita and Radojković, Dragica and Divac Rankov, Aleksandra",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Objective: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is multi-factorial disorder which
results from environmental influences and genetic factors. We aimed to investigate whether
methionine sulfoxide reductase A (MSRA) rs10903323 gene polymorphism is associated with
COPD development and severity in Serbian adult population.
Methods: The study included 155 patients with COPD and 134 healthy volunteers. Genotyping
was determined performing home-made polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length
polymorphism (PCR-RFLP). The difference between the inhibitory activities of normal and oxi-
dized Alpha-1-Antitrypsin (A1AT) against elastase and trypsin was used for determination of Oxi-
dized Alpha-1-Antitrypsin (OxyA1AT) (expressed as % and g/L). Functional activity of A1AT was
presented as a specific inhibitor activity to elastase (SIA-Elastase, kU/g).
Results: Frequencies of the genotypes AA, AG and GG were 80.0%, 20.0%, 0% in COPD patients
and 80.5%, 18.5% and 1.5% in the control group, and there was no significant difference in geno-
type or allele distributions between groups. Serum level of A1AT (g/L) and OxyA1AT was signifi-
cantly higher in COPD patients than in the control group, but functional activity of A1AT (SIA-
Elastase) was significantly lower in COPD patients than in the control group. In COPD group,
increased level of OxyA1ATwas present in G allele carriers who were smokers relative to G allele
carriers who were not smokers. In the smoker group of patients with severe and very severe
COPD (GOLD3+4), significant increase in OxyA1AT level was present in G allele carriers compared to AA homozygotes.
Conclusion: These findings suggest that MSRA rs10903323 gene polymorphism is probably not a
risk for COPD by itself but could represent a COPD modifier, since minor, G allele, is associated with an increased level of oxidized A1AT, indicating impaired ability of MSRA to repair oxidized
A1AT in COPD-smokers, and in severe form of COPD.",
publisher = "Elsevier",
journal = "Pulmonology",
title = "Association of the methionine sulfoxide reductase A rs10903323 gene polymorphism with functional activity and oxidative modification of alpha-1-antitrypsin in COPD patients",
volume = "30",
number = "2",
pages = "122-129",
doi = "10.1016/j.pulmoe.2021.09.003"
}
Milovanović, V., Topić, A., Milinković, N., Lazić, Z., Ivošević, A., Radojković, D.,& Divac Rankov, A.. (2024). Association of the methionine sulfoxide reductase A rs10903323 gene polymorphism with functional activity and oxidative modification of alpha-1-antitrypsin in COPD patients. in Pulmonology
Elsevier., 30(2), 122-129.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pulmoe.2021.09.003
Milovanović V, Topić A, Milinković N, Lazić Z, Ivošević A, Radojković D, Divac Rankov A. Association of the methionine sulfoxide reductase A rs10903323 gene polymorphism with functional activity and oxidative modification of alpha-1-antitrypsin in COPD patients. in Pulmonology. 2024;30(2):122-129.
doi:10.1016/j.pulmoe.2021.09.003 .
Milovanović, Vera, Topić, Aleksandra, Milinković, Neda, Lazić, Zorica, Ivošević, Anita, Radojković, Dragica, Divac Rankov, Aleksandra, "Association of the methionine sulfoxide reductase A rs10903323 gene polymorphism with functional activity and oxidative modification of alpha-1-antitrypsin in COPD patients" in Pulmonology, 30, no. 2 (2024):122-129,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pulmoe.2021.09.003 . .
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Leveraging epitranscriptomics for cardiovascular disease theranostics

Sopić, Miron; Stopa, Victoria; Devaux, Yvan

(Oxford University Press on behalf of the European Society of Cardiology, 2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Sopić, Miron
AU  - Stopa, Victoria
AU  - Devaux, Yvan
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5432
PB  - Oxford University Press on behalf of the European Society of Cardiology
T2  - European Heart Journal
T1  - Leveraging epitranscriptomics for cardiovascular disease theranostics
VL  - 45
IS  - 13
SP  - 1098
EP  - 1100
DO  - 10.1093/eurheartj/ehad852
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Sopić, Miron and Stopa, Victoria and Devaux, Yvan",
year = "2024",
publisher = "Oxford University Press on behalf of the European Society of Cardiology",
journal = "European Heart Journal",
title = "Leveraging epitranscriptomics for cardiovascular disease theranostics",
volume = "45",
number = "13",
pages = "1098-1100",
doi = "10.1093/eurheartj/ehad852"
}
Sopić, M., Stopa, V.,& Devaux, Y.. (2024). Leveraging epitranscriptomics for cardiovascular disease theranostics. in European Heart Journal
Oxford University Press on behalf of the European Society of Cardiology., 45(13), 1098-1100.
https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehad852
Sopić M, Stopa V, Devaux Y. Leveraging epitranscriptomics for cardiovascular disease theranostics. in European Heart Journal. 2024;45(13):1098-1100.
doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehad852 .
Sopić, Miron, Stopa, Victoria, Devaux, Yvan, "Leveraging epitranscriptomics for cardiovascular disease theranostics" in European Heart Journal, 45, no. 13 (2024):1098-1100,
https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehad852 . .

Antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects of taxifolin in H2O2-induced oxidative stress in HTR-8/SVneo trophoblast cell line

Bruić, Marija; Pirković, Andrea; Borozan, Sunčica; Nacka-Aleksić, Mirjana; Jovanović-Krivokuća, Milica; Spremo-Potparević, Biljana

(Elsevier, 2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Bruić, Marija
AU  - Pirković, Andrea
AU  - Borozan, Sunčica
AU  - Nacka-Aleksić, Mirjana
AU  - Jovanović-Krivokuća, Milica
AU  - Spremo-Potparević, Biljana
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5613
AB  - Oxidative stress has been implicated in numerous pregnancy-related disorders. Biologically active plant sec-
ondary metabolites, which are present in everyday diet, could prove effective therapeutic agents in preventing
these disorders. This study evaluated effects of taxifolin (dihydroquercetin) on ROS production, markers of
oxidative damage to lipids and proteins, activity of antioxidant enzymes and production of pro-inflammatory
cytokines in H2O2-induced oxidative stress in trophoblast HTR-8/SVneo cells. Taxifolin in 10 μM and 100 μM
concentrations attenuated oxidative damage to lipids and proteins, as evidenced by a decrease in MDA content,
extracellular LDH activity, carbonyl groups and nitrite contents. A reduction in the activity of antioxidant en-
zymes SOD, CAT and GPx in cells pre-treated with taxifolin, prior to H2O2 exposure, was also observed, along
with a reduction in intracellular ROS production. Both evaluated concentrations of taxifolin showed anti-
inflammatory activity in trophoblast cells, by reducing production of pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1β and IL-
6. In this model of H2O2-induced oxidative stress, taxifolin showed marked antioxidative and anti-
inflammatory activities in trophoblast cells, adding further evidence of its protective effects and showing po-
tential as a therapeutic agent in preventing adverse pregnancy outcomes.
PB  - Elsevier
T2  - Reproductive Toxicology
T1  - Antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects of taxifolin in H2O2-induced oxidative stress in HTR-8/SVneo trophoblast cell line
VL  - 126
SP  - 108585
DO  - 10.1016/j.reprotox.2024.108585
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Bruić, Marija and Pirković, Andrea and Borozan, Sunčica and Nacka-Aleksić, Mirjana and Jovanović-Krivokuća, Milica and Spremo-Potparević, Biljana",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Oxidative stress has been implicated in numerous pregnancy-related disorders. Biologically active plant sec-
ondary metabolites, which are present in everyday diet, could prove effective therapeutic agents in preventing
these disorders. This study evaluated effects of taxifolin (dihydroquercetin) on ROS production, markers of
oxidative damage to lipids and proteins, activity of antioxidant enzymes and production of pro-inflammatory
cytokines in H2O2-induced oxidative stress in trophoblast HTR-8/SVneo cells. Taxifolin in 10 μM and 100 μM
concentrations attenuated oxidative damage to lipids and proteins, as evidenced by a decrease in MDA content,
extracellular LDH activity, carbonyl groups and nitrite contents. A reduction in the activity of antioxidant en-
zymes SOD, CAT and GPx in cells pre-treated with taxifolin, prior to H2O2 exposure, was also observed, along
with a reduction in intracellular ROS production. Both evaluated concentrations of taxifolin showed anti-
inflammatory activity in trophoblast cells, by reducing production of pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1β and IL-
6. In this model of H2O2-induced oxidative stress, taxifolin showed marked antioxidative and anti-
inflammatory activities in trophoblast cells, adding further evidence of its protective effects and showing po-
tential as a therapeutic agent in preventing adverse pregnancy outcomes.",
publisher = "Elsevier",
journal = "Reproductive Toxicology",
title = "Antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects of taxifolin in H2O2-induced oxidative stress in HTR-8/SVneo trophoblast cell line",
volume = "126",
pages = "108585",
doi = "10.1016/j.reprotox.2024.108585"
}
Bruić, M., Pirković, A., Borozan, S., Nacka-Aleksić, M., Jovanović-Krivokuća, M.,& Spremo-Potparević, B.. (2024). Antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects of taxifolin in H2O2-induced oxidative stress in HTR-8/SVneo trophoblast cell line. in Reproductive Toxicology
Elsevier., 126, 108585.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reprotox.2024.108585
Bruić M, Pirković A, Borozan S, Nacka-Aleksić M, Jovanović-Krivokuća M, Spremo-Potparević B. Antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects of taxifolin in H2O2-induced oxidative stress in HTR-8/SVneo trophoblast cell line. in Reproductive Toxicology. 2024;126:108585.
doi:10.1016/j.reprotox.2024.108585 .
Bruić, Marija, Pirković, Andrea, Borozan, Sunčica, Nacka-Aleksić, Mirjana, Jovanović-Krivokuća, Milica, Spremo-Potparević, Biljana, "Antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects of taxifolin in H2O2-induced oxidative stress in HTR-8/SVneo trophoblast cell line" in Reproductive Toxicology, 126 (2024):108585,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reprotox.2024.108585 . .

Synergism of polysaccharide polymers in antihistamine eye drops: Influence on physicochemical properties and in vivo efficacy

Račić, Anđelka; Jurišić-Dukovski, Bisera; Lovrić, Jasmina; Dobričić, Vladimir; Vučen, Sonja; Micov, Ana; Stepanović-Petrović, Radica; Tomić, Maja; Pecikoza, Uroš; Bajac, Jelena; Krajišnik, Danina

(Elsevier, 2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Račić, Anđelka
AU  - Jurišić-Dukovski, Bisera
AU  - Lovrić, Jasmina
AU  - Dobričić, Vladimir
AU  - Vučen, Sonja
AU  - Micov, Ana
AU  - Stepanović-Petrović, Radica
AU  - Tomić, Maja
AU  - Pecikoza, Uroš
AU  - Bajac, Jelena
AU  - Krajišnik, Danina
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5610
AB  - The incorporation of polymers into drug delivery vehicles has been shown to be a useful approach to prolong the
residence time of drugs in the precorneal tear film and to improve penetration into biological membranes. The
main objective of this research was to formulate novel viscous eye drops with ketotifen as the active ingredient,
containing the polysaccharides: chitosan (MCH), hydroxypropyl guar gum (HPG) and hyaluronic acid (SH) alone
and in combination as functional polymers. DSC and FT-IR techniques showed the compatibility between
ketotifen and polymers. Physicochemical and rheological analysis at ambient and simulated physiological conditions, as well as the evaluation of mucoadhesive properties showed that vehicles containing combinations of
polymers have suitable physicochemical and functional properties with demonstrated synergism between
combined polymers (MCH and HPG i.e. SH and HPG). The drug permeability was successfully estimated in vitro
using HCE-T cell-based models. MTT cytotoxicity assay demonstrates that the tested formulations were non-toxic
and well tolerated. In vivo preclinical study on mice revealed that both vehicles containing mixed polymers
enhanced and prolonged the antipruritic/analgesic-like effect of ophthalmic ketotifen. Based on these results,
both combinations of polysaccharide polymers, especially SH-HPG, could be considered as potential new carriers
for ketotifen for ophthalmic use.
PB  - Elsevier
T2  - International Journal of Pharmaceutics
T1  - Synergism of polysaccharide polymers in antihistamine eye drops: Influence on physicochemical properties and in vivo efficacy
VL  - 655
SP  - 124033
DO  - 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.124033
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Račić, Anđelka and Jurišić-Dukovski, Bisera and Lovrić, Jasmina and Dobričić, Vladimir and Vučen, Sonja and Micov, Ana and Stepanović-Petrović, Radica and Tomić, Maja and Pecikoza, Uroš and Bajac, Jelena and Krajišnik, Danina",
year = "2024",
abstract = "The incorporation of polymers into drug delivery vehicles has been shown to be a useful approach to prolong the
residence time of drugs in the precorneal tear film and to improve penetration into biological membranes. The
main objective of this research was to formulate novel viscous eye drops with ketotifen as the active ingredient,
containing the polysaccharides: chitosan (MCH), hydroxypropyl guar gum (HPG) and hyaluronic acid (SH) alone
and in combination as functional polymers. DSC and FT-IR techniques showed the compatibility between
ketotifen and polymers. Physicochemical and rheological analysis at ambient and simulated physiological conditions, as well as the evaluation of mucoadhesive properties showed that vehicles containing combinations of
polymers have suitable physicochemical and functional properties with demonstrated synergism between
combined polymers (MCH and HPG i.e. SH and HPG). The drug permeability was successfully estimated in vitro
using HCE-T cell-based models. MTT cytotoxicity assay demonstrates that the tested formulations were non-toxic
and well tolerated. In vivo preclinical study on mice revealed that both vehicles containing mixed polymers
enhanced and prolonged the antipruritic/analgesic-like effect of ophthalmic ketotifen. Based on these results,
both combinations of polysaccharide polymers, especially SH-HPG, could be considered as potential new carriers
for ketotifen for ophthalmic use.",
publisher = "Elsevier",
journal = "International Journal of Pharmaceutics",
title = "Synergism of polysaccharide polymers in antihistamine eye drops: Influence on physicochemical properties and in vivo efficacy",
volume = "655",
pages = "124033",
doi = "10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.124033"
}
Račić, A., Jurišić-Dukovski, B., Lovrić, J., Dobričić, V., Vučen, S., Micov, A., Stepanović-Petrović, R., Tomić, M., Pecikoza, U., Bajac, J.,& Krajišnik, D.. (2024). Synergism of polysaccharide polymers in antihistamine eye drops: Influence on physicochemical properties and in vivo efficacy. in International Journal of Pharmaceutics
Elsevier., 655, 124033.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.124033
Račić A, Jurišić-Dukovski B, Lovrić J, Dobričić V, Vučen S, Micov A, Stepanović-Petrović R, Tomić M, Pecikoza U, Bajac J, Krajišnik D. Synergism of polysaccharide polymers in antihistamine eye drops: Influence on physicochemical properties and in vivo efficacy. in International Journal of Pharmaceutics. 2024;655:124033.
doi:10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.124033 .
Račić, Anđelka, Jurišić-Dukovski, Bisera, Lovrić, Jasmina, Dobričić, Vladimir, Vučen, Sonja, Micov, Ana, Stepanović-Petrović, Radica, Tomić, Maja, Pecikoza, Uroš, Bajac, Jelena, Krajišnik, Danina, "Synergism of polysaccharide polymers in antihistamine eye drops: Influence on physicochemical properties and in vivo efficacy" in International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 655 (2024):124033,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.124033 . .

Hepatotoxicity of newer antiseizure medications in children: an overview and disproportionality analysis of VigiBase

Petrović, Sanja; Kovačević, Milena; Vezmar-Kovačević, Sandra; Miljković, Branislava

(Taylor & Francis, 2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Petrović, Sanja
AU  - Kovačević, Milena
AU  - Vezmar-Kovačević, Sandra
AU  - Miljković, Branislava
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5597
AB  - Background: We aimed to characterize newer antiseizure medications (ASMs)-induced hepatotoxicity
in children and identify signals of disproportionate reporting of hepatotoxicity-related adverse drug
events (ADEs).
Research Design and Methods: Case reports reported to VigiBase were accessed using Empirica™
Signal software. To summarize characteristics of the retrieved cases, descriptive statistics were used.
A disproportionality analysis was conducted using the Multi-item Gamma Poisson Shrinker algorithm,
which calculates Empirical Bayesian Geometric Mean value and its lower and upper 95% confidence
limits (EB05 and EB95, respectively). EB05 > 2, N > 0 was considered a signal.
Results: Based on 870 analyzed cases, a higher proportion of cases was reported in girls than in boys
and in patients aged 2–11 years than in other age groups. Most cases were serious. In 25 cases,
hepatotoxicity resulted in death. A high proportion of patients (n = 275, 31.61%) experienced hyper-
sensitivity reactions, mostly due to lamotrigine. The disproportionality analysis yielded 17 signals
concerning felbamate, lamotrigine, levetiracetam, oxcarbazepine, stiripentol, and topiramate. Four
signals were for severe liver injury and concerned felbamate, lamotrigine, levetiracetam, and topira-
mate. Gender-biased reporting frequency was detected for four ASM-ADE combinations.
Conclusion: Our results should serve to raise clinicians’ awareness about the potential association
between several newer ASMs and drug-induced liver injury in children.
PB  - Taylor & Francis
T2  - Expert Opinion on Drug Metabolism & Toxicology
T1  - Hepatotoxicity of newer antiseizure medications in children: an overview and disproportionality analysis of VigiBase
VL  - 20
IS  - 3
SP  - 165
EP  - 173
DO  - 10.1080/17425255.2024.2322114
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Petrović, Sanja and Kovačević, Milena and Vezmar-Kovačević, Sandra and Miljković, Branislava",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Background: We aimed to characterize newer antiseizure medications (ASMs)-induced hepatotoxicity
in children and identify signals of disproportionate reporting of hepatotoxicity-related adverse drug
events (ADEs).
Research Design and Methods: Case reports reported to VigiBase were accessed using Empirica™
Signal software. To summarize characteristics of the retrieved cases, descriptive statistics were used.
A disproportionality analysis was conducted using the Multi-item Gamma Poisson Shrinker algorithm,
which calculates Empirical Bayesian Geometric Mean value and its lower and upper 95% confidence
limits (EB05 and EB95, respectively). EB05 > 2, N > 0 was considered a signal.
Results: Based on 870 analyzed cases, a higher proportion of cases was reported in girls than in boys
and in patients aged 2–11 years than in other age groups. Most cases were serious. In 25 cases,
hepatotoxicity resulted in death. A high proportion of patients (n = 275, 31.61%) experienced hyper-
sensitivity reactions, mostly due to lamotrigine. The disproportionality analysis yielded 17 signals
concerning felbamate, lamotrigine, levetiracetam, oxcarbazepine, stiripentol, and topiramate. Four
signals were for severe liver injury and concerned felbamate, lamotrigine, levetiracetam, and topira-
mate. Gender-biased reporting frequency was detected for four ASM-ADE combinations.
Conclusion: Our results should serve to raise clinicians’ awareness about the potential association
between several newer ASMs and drug-induced liver injury in children.",
publisher = "Taylor & Francis",
journal = "Expert Opinion on Drug Metabolism & Toxicology",
title = "Hepatotoxicity of newer antiseizure medications in children: an overview and disproportionality analysis of VigiBase",
volume = "20",
number = "3",
pages = "165-173",
doi = "10.1080/17425255.2024.2322114"
}
Petrović, S., Kovačević, M., Vezmar-Kovačević, S.,& Miljković, B.. (2024). Hepatotoxicity of newer antiseizure medications in children: an overview and disproportionality analysis of VigiBase. in Expert Opinion on Drug Metabolism & Toxicology
Taylor & Francis., 20(3), 165-173.
https://doi.org/10.1080/17425255.2024.2322114
Petrović S, Kovačević M, Vezmar-Kovačević S, Miljković B. Hepatotoxicity of newer antiseizure medications in children: an overview and disproportionality analysis of VigiBase. in Expert Opinion on Drug Metabolism & Toxicology. 2024;20(3):165-173.
doi:10.1080/17425255.2024.2322114 .
Petrović, Sanja, Kovačević, Milena, Vezmar-Kovačević, Sandra, Miljković, Branislava, "Hepatotoxicity of newer antiseizure medications in children: an overview and disproportionality analysis of VigiBase" in Expert Opinion on Drug Metabolism & Toxicology, 20, no. 3 (2024):165-173,
https://doi.org/10.1080/17425255.2024.2322114 . .

Neurotoxic effects of low dose ranges of environmental metal mixture in a rat model: The benchmark approach

Živančević, Katarina; Baralić, Katarina; Vukelić, Dragana; Marić, Đurđica; Kotur-Stevuljević, Jelena; Ivanišević, Jasmina; Savić, Miroslav; Batinić, Bojan; Janković, Radmila; Buha-Đorđević, Aleksandra; Antonijević-Miljaković, Evica; Ćurčić, Marijana; Bulat, Zorica; Antonijević, Biljana; Đukić-Ćosić, Danijela

(Elsevier Inc., 2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Živančević, Katarina
AU  - Baralić, Katarina
AU  - Vukelić, Dragana
AU  - Marić, Đurđica
AU  - Kotur-Stevuljević, Jelena
AU  - Ivanišević, Jasmina
AU  - Savić, Miroslav
AU  - Batinić, Bojan
AU  - Janković, Radmila
AU  - Buha-Đorđević, Aleksandra
AU  - Antonijević-Miljaković, Evica
AU  - Ćurčić, Marijana
AU  - Bulat, Zorica
AU  - Antonijević, Biljana
AU  - Đukić-Ćosić, Danijela
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5614
AB  - Metals exert detrimental effects on various systems within the body, including the nervous system. Nevertheless, the dose-response relationship concerning the administration of low doses of metal mixtures remains inadequately explored. The assessment of neurotoxic effects of lead, cadmium, mercury, and arsenic mixture (MIX) administered at low dose ranges, was conducted using an in vivo approach. A subacute study was conducted on a rat model consisting of a control and five treatment groups subjected to oral exposure with gradually increasing doses (from MIX 1 to MIX 5). The results indicated that behavioural patterns in an already developed nervous system displayed a reduced susceptibility to the metal mixture exposure with tendency of higher doses to alter short term memory. However, the vulnerability of the mature brain to even minimal amounts of the investigated metal mixture was evident, particularly in the context of oxidative stress. Moreover, the study highlights superoxide dismutase's sensitivity as an early-stage neurotoxicity marker, as indicated by dose-dependent induction of oxidative stress in the brain revealed through Benchmark analysis. The narrowest Benchmark Dose Interval (BMDI) for superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity (1e-06 - 3.18e-05 mg As/kg b.w./day) indicates that arsenic may dictate the alterations in SOD activity when co-exposed with the other examined metals. The predicted Benchmark doses for oxidative stress parameters were very low, supporting “no-threshold” concept. Histopathological alterations were most severe in the groups treated with higher doses of metal mixture. Similarly, the brain acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity demonstrated a dose-dependent decrease significant in higher doses, while BMDI suggested Cd as the main contributor in the examined metal mixture. These findings imply varying susceptibility of neurotoxic endpoints to different doses of environmentally relevant metal mixtures, advocating for risk assessment and regulatory measures to address metal pollution and enhance remediation strategies.
PB  - Elsevier Inc.
T2  - Environmental Research
T1  - Neurotoxic effects of low dose ranges of environmental metal mixture in a rat model: The benchmark approach
VL  - 252
IS  - 1
DO  - 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118680
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Živančević, Katarina and Baralić, Katarina and Vukelić, Dragana and Marić, Đurđica and Kotur-Stevuljević, Jelena and Ivanišević, Jasmina and Savić, Miroslav and Batinić, Bojan and Janković, Radmila and Buha-Đorđević, Aleksandra and Antonijević-Miljaković, Evica and Ćurčić, Marijana and Bulat, Zorica and Antonijević, Biljana and Đukić-Ćosić, Danijela",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Metals exert detrimental effects on various systems within the body, including the nervous system. Nevertheless, the dose-response relationship concerning the administration of low doses of metal mixtures remains inadequately explored. The assessment of neurotoxic effects of lead, cadmium, mercury, and arsenic mixture (MIX) administered at low dose ranges, was conducted using an in vivo approach. A subacute study was conducted on a rat model consisting of a control and five treatment groups subjected to oral exposure with gradually increasing doses (from MIX 1 to MIX 5). The results indicated that behavioural patterns in an already developed nervous system displayed a reduced susceptibility to the metal mixture exposure with tendency of higher doses to alter short term memory. However, the vulnerability of the mature brain to even minimal amounts of the investigated metal mixture was evident, particularly in the context of oxidative stress. Moreover, the study highlights superoxide dismutase's sensitivity as an early-stage neurotoxicity marker, as indicated by dose-dependent induction of oxidative stress in the brain revealed through Benchmark analysis. The narrowest Benchmark Dose Interval (BMDI) for superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity (1e-06 - 3.18e-05 mg As/kg b.w./day) indicates that arsenic may dictate the alterations in SOD activity when co-exposed with the other examined metals. The predicted Benchmark doses for oxidative stress parameters were very low, supporting “no-threshold” concept. Histopathological alterations were most severe in the groups treated with higher doses of metal mixture. Similarly, the brain acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity demonstrated a dose-dependent decrease significant in higher doses, while BMDI suggested Cd as the main contributor in the examined metal mixture. These findings imply varying susceptibility of neurotoxic endpoints to different doses of environmentally relevant metal mixtures, advocating for risk assessment and regulatory measures to address metal pollution and enhance remediation strategies.",
publisher = "Elsevier Inc.",
journal = "Environmental Research",
title = "Neurotoxic effects of low dose ranges of environmental metal mixture in a rat model: The benchmark approach",
volume = "252",
number = "1",
doi = "10.1016/j.envres.2024.118680"
}
Živančević, K., Baralić, K., Vukelić, D., Marić, Đ., Kotur-Stevuljević, J., Ivanišević, J., Savić, M., Batinić, B., Janković, R., Buha-Đorđević, A., Antonijević-Miljaković, E., Ćurčić, M., Bulat, Z., Antonijević, B.,& Đukić-Ćosić, D.. (2024). Neurotoxic effects of low dose ranges of environmental metal mixture in a rat model: The benchmark approach. in Environmental Research
Elsevier Inc.., 252(1).
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2024.118680
Živančević K, Baralić K, Vukelić D, Marić Đ, Kotur-Stevuljević J, Ivanišević J, Savić M, Batinić B, Janković R, Buha-Đorđević A, Antonijević-Miljaković E, Ćurčić M, Bulat Z, Antonijević B, Đukić-Ćosić D. Neurotoxic effects of low dose ranges of environmental metal mixture in a rat model: The benchmark approach. in Environmental Research. 2024;252(1).
doi:10.1016/j.envres.2024.118680 .
Živančević, Katarina, Baralić, Katarina, Vukelić, Dragana, Marić, Đurđica, Kotur-Stevuljević, Jelena, Ivanišević, Jasmina, Savić, Miroslav, Batinić, Bojan, Janković, Radmila, Buha-Đorđević, Aleksandra, Antonijević-Miljaković, Evica, Ćurčić, Marijana, Bulat, Zorica, Antonijević, Biljana, Đukić-Ćosić, Danijela, "Neurotoxic effects of low dose ranges of environmental metal mixture in a rat model: The benchmark approach" in Environmental Research, 252, no. 1 (2024),
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2024.118680 . .

Health sciences students' perspectives on online teaching and learning: Extending the implications beyond the COVID-19 pandemic

Kovačević, Milena; Ivanović, Nevena; Protić, Ana; Milenković, Danijela; Mandinić, Zoran; Puzović, Dragana; Bajčetić, Miloš; Popadić, Dušan; Parojčić, Jelena; Malenović, Anđelija

(John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Kovačević, Milena
AU  - Ivanović, Nevena
AU  - Protić, Ana
AU  - Milenković, Danijela
AU  - Mandinić, Zoran
AU  - Puzović, Dragana
AU  - Bajčetić, Miloš
AU  - Popadić, Dušan
AU  - Parojčić, Jelena
AU  - Malenović, Anđelija
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5596
AB  - Digital transformation in education and relevant calls for action are recognised global priorities aimed to support education and training in the digital age. The experiences from the emergency remote teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic and recent research findings reveal relevant advantages, challenges, as well as different students and teaching staff perspectives which should be carefully considered and integrated into institutional strategies and policies to improve and enrich students’ learning experience. The present study aimed to explore health sciences students' perspectives on online teaching and learning (T&L) in four domains—Satisfaction, Motivation, Interaction and Challenges, and to identify the preferred T&L models or tools. A total of 1,041 responses were collected, including 476 dental medicine (45.7%), 399 pharmacy (38.3%), and 166 medical students (15.9%). Overall Satisfaction was quite high (4.0 ± 1.2; out of 5), followed by satisfactory Interaction (3.4 ± 1.4), whereas Motivation was quite low on average (3.0 ± 1.5). Challenges in online T&L were not markedly expressed (3.0 ± 1.6). The majority of students (46.6%) opted for the blended model as the preferred T&L model. Moodle lessons were perceived as the most useful online T&L tool (45.5% of students), followed by video materials (32.2%). Other T&L tools which require more active student's role, such as short test/quiz, and group or team assignment were declared as less favourable. The findings from the current study may contribute to raising the awareness of academic staff and higher institutions management about the student attitudes and needs related to online T&L and inform institutional planning, decision-making and policy development.
PB  - John Wiley & Sons Ltd
T2  - European Journal of Education
T1  - Health sciences students' perspectives on online teaching and learning: Extending the implications beyond the COVID-19 pandemic
DO  - 10.1111/ejed.12660
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Kovačević, Milena and Ivanović, Nevena and Protić, Ana and Milenković, Danijela and Mandinić, Zoran and Puzović, Dragana and Bajčetić, Miloš and Popadić, Dušan and Parojčić, Jelena and Malenović, Anđelija",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Digital transformation in education and relevant calls for action are recognised global priorities aimed to support education and training in the digital age. The experiences from the emergency remote teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic and recent research findings reveal relevant advantages, challenges, as well as different students and teaching staff perspectives which should be carefully considered and integrated into institutional strategies and policies to improve and enrich students’ learning experience. The present study aimed to explore health sciences students' perspectives on online teaching and learning (T&L) in four domains—Satisfaction, Motivation, Interaction and Challenges, and to identify the preferred T&L models or tools. A total of 1,041 responses were collected, including 476 dental medicine (45.7%), 399 pharmacy (38.3%), and 166 medical students (15.9%). Overall Satisfaction was quite high (4.0 ± 1.2; out of 5), followed by satisfactory Interaction (3.4 ± 1.4), whereas Motivation was quite low on average (3.0 ± 1.5). Challenges in online T&L were not markedly expressed (3.0 ± 1.6). The majority of students (46.6%) opted for the blended model as the preferred T&L model. Moodle lessons were perceived as the most useful online T&L tool (45.5% of students), followed by video materials (32.2%). Other T&L tools which require more active student's role, such as short test/quiz, and group or team assignment were declared as less favourable. The findings from the current study may contribute to raising the awareness of academic staff and higher institutions management about the student attitudes and needs related to online T&L and inform institutional planning, decision-making and policy development.",
publisher = "John Wiley & Sons Ltd",
journal = "European Journal of Education",
title = "Health sciences students' perspectives on online teaching and learning: Extending the implications beyond the COVID-19 pandemic",
doi = "10.1111/ejed.12660"
}
Kovačević, M., Ivanović, N., Protić, A., Milenković, D., Mandinić, Z., Puzović, D., Bajčetić, M., Popadić, D., Parojčić, J.,& Malenović, A.. (2024). Health sciences students' perspectives on online teaching and learning: Extending the implications beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. in European Journal of Education
John Wiley & Sons Ltd..
https://doi.org/10.1111/ejed.12660
Kovačević M, Ivanović N, Protić A, Milenković D, Mandinić Z, Puzović D, Bajčetić M, Popadić D, Parojčić J, Malenović A. Health sciences students' perspectives on online teaching and learning: Extending the implications beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. in European Journal of Education. 2024;.
doi:10.1111/ejed.12660 .
Kovačević, Milena, Ivanović, Nevena, Protić, Ana, Milenković, Danijela, Mandinić, Zoran, Puzović, Dragana, Bajčetić, Miloš, Popadić, Dušan, Parojčić, Jelena, Malenović, Anđelija, "Health sciences students' perspectives on online teaching and learning: Extending the implications beyond the COVID-19 pandemic" in European Journal of Education (2024),
https://doi.org/10.1111/ejed.12660 . .

Study on protolytic equilibria and the effects of pH, cyclodextrins and polysorbate 80 on solubility of raloxifene hydrochloride

Popović-Nikolić, Marija; Čakar, Mira; Todorović, Nina; Nikolić, Katarina; Popović, Gordana

(Springer Nature, 2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Popović-Nikolić, Marija
AU  - Čakar, Mira
AU  - Todorović, Nina
AU  - Nikolić, Katarina
AU  - Popović, Gordana
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5589
AB  - The acid–base equilibria of raloxifene and the mutual influence of pH and solubility enhancers on the solubility of raloxifene
hydrochloride were studied. The apparent ionization constants (pKa*) of raloxifene were determined potentiometrically in
methanol–water mixtures (45%-55% w/w), and the pKa values (pKa1 = 7.21 ± 0.02, pKa2 = 7.86 ± 0.02, pKa3 = 9.97 ± 0.04)
defining ionization in aqueous media were obtained by extrapolating the pKa* values to 0% of methanol. The obtained pKa
values were assigned to the corresponding ionization centers. Based on the ionization constants obtained in this study, the
distribution of the equilibrium forms of raloxifene was calculated. The solubility of raloxifene hydrochloride in 0.01 M
HCl, acetate buffer pH 4.5 and phosphate buffer pH 6.8 was studied with and without the presence of β-CD, HP-β-CD and
polysorbate 80. The most effective solubility enhancer of raloxifene hydrochloride in 0.01 M HCl was polysorbate 80 at a
concentration of 0.5%, while the influence of this enhancer in phosphate buffer pH 6.8 was negligible. The highest solubility
of raloxifene hydrochloride in acetate and phosphate buffer was achieved in the presence of 10–
3 M HP–β-CD which
was 1.3-fold higher in both 0.01 M HCl and acetate buffer and 2.3-fold higher in phosphate buffer than in the presence of
10–
3 M β-CD.
PB  - Springer Nature
T2  - Chemical Papers
T1  - Study on protolytic equilibria and the effects of pH, cyclodextrins and polysorbate 80 on solubility of raloxifene hydrochloride
DO  - 10.1007/s11696-024-03399-1
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Popović-Nikolić, Marija and Čakar, Mira and Todorović, Nina and Nikolić, Katarina and Popović, Gordana",
year = "2024",
abstract = "The acid–base equilibria of raloxifene and the mutual influence of pH and solubility enhancers on the solubility of raloxifene
hydrochloride were studied. The apparent ionization constants (pKa*) of raloxifene were determined potentiometrically in
methanol–water mixtures (45%-55% w/w), and the pKa values (pKa1 = 7.21 ± 0.02, pKa2 = 7.86 ± 0.02, pKa3 = 9.97 ± 0.04)
defining ionization in aqueous media were obtained by extrapolating the pKa* values to 0% of methanol. The obtained pKa
values were assigned to the corresponding ionization centers. Based on the ionization constants obtained in this study, the
distribution of the equilibrium forms of raloxifene was calculated. The solubility of raloxifene hydrochloride in 0.01 M
HCl, acetate buffer pH 4.5 and phosphate buffer pH 6.8 was studied with and without the presence of β-CD, HP-β-CD and
polysorbate 80. The most effective solubility enhancer of raloxifene hydrochloride in 0.01 M HCl was polysorbate 80 at a
concentration of 0.5%, while the influence of this enhancer in phosphate buffer pH 6.8 was negligible. The highest solubility
of raloxifene hydrochloride in acetate and phosphate buffer was achieved in the presence of 10–
3 M HP–β-CD which
was 1.3-fold higher in both 0.01 M HCl and acetate buffer and 2.3-fold higher in phosphate buffer than in the presence of
10–
3 M β-CD.",
publisher = "Springer Nature",
journal = "Chemical Papers",
title = "Study on protolytic equilibria and the effects of pH, cyclodextrins and polysorbate 80 on solubility of raloxifene hydrochloride",
doi = "10.1007/s11696-024-03399-1"
}
Popović-Nikolić, M., Čakar, M., Todorović, N., Nikolić, K.,& Popović, G.. (2024). Study on protolytic equilibria and the effects of pH, cyclodextrins and polysorbate 80 on solubility of raloxifene hydrochloride. in Chemical Papers
Springer Nature..
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11696-024-03399-1
Popović-Nikolić M, Čakar M, Todorović N, Nikolić K, Popović G. Study on protolytic equilibria and the effects of pH, cyclodextrins and polysorbate 80 on solubility of raloxifene hydrochloride. in Chemical Papers. 2024;.
doi:10.1007/s11696-024-03399-1 .
Popović-Nikolić, Marija, Čakar, Mira, Todorović, Nina, Nikolić, Katarina, Popović, Gordana, "Study on protolytic equilibria and the effects of pH, cyclodextrins and polysorbate 80 on solubility of raloxifene hydrochloride" in Chemical Papers (2024),
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11696-024-03399-1 . .

Rapid Reversed-Phase High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Profiling of Serotonin Receptor Ligands and their Related Compounds

Obradović, Darija; Savić, Jelena; Joksimović, Jovana; Marković, Bojan; Vujić, Zorica; Lazović, Saša

(Pleiades Publishing, 2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Obradović, Darija
AU  - Savić, Jelena
AU  - Joksimović, Jovana
AU  - Marković, Bojan
AU  - Vujić, Zorica
AU  - Lazović, Saša
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5549
AB  - Abstract: The retention profile of six serotonin receptor ligands such as arylpiperazines (aripiprazole, ziprasidone, risperidone), and benzothiazepine derivatives (olanzapine, mianserin, quetiapine), was investigated on C8 alkyl and pentafluorophenylpropyl stationary phases. The experimental design methodology was used to define their retention behavior and achieve acceptable separation results. Both phases showed satisfactory selectivity for all compounds. The optimal separation among the structurally related arylpiperazines and benzothiazepines was found with the C8 phase at 25°C, using acetonitrile (40%, v/v) and 20 mM ammonium acetate as a mobile phase modifier. The selectivity and sensitivity performances of the selected C8 system were discussed considering the separation of aripiprazole and its related compounds. In addition, the specified conditions were validated for determining aripiprazole in pharmaceutical dosage forms. The developed reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography method can be successfully used for the rapid chromatographic profiling of serotonin receptor ligands and related analogs, providing increased selectivity during pharmaceutical analysis.
PB  - Pleiades Publishing
T2  - Journal of Analytical Chemistry
T1  - Rapid Reversed-Phase High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Profiling of Serotonin Receptor Ligands and their Related Compounds
VL  - 79
IS  - 1
SP  - 95
EP  - 104
DO  - 10.1134/S1061934824010076
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Obradović, Darija and Savić, Jelena and Joksimović, Jovana and Marković, Bojan and Vujić, Zorica and Lazović, Saša",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Abstract: The retention profile of six serotonin receptor ligands such as arylpiperazines (aripiprazole, ziprasidone, risperidone), and benzothiazepine derivatives (olanzapine, mianserin, quetiapine), was investigated on C8 alkyl and pentafluorophenylpropyl stationary phases. The experimental design methodology was used to define their retention behavior and achieve acceptable separation results. Both phases showed satisfactory selectivity for all compounds. The optimal separation among the structurally related arylpiperazines and benzothiazepines was found with the C8 phase at 25°C, using acetonitrile (40%, v/v) and 20 mM ammonium acetate as a mobile phase modifier. The selectivity and sensitivity performances of the selected C8 system were discussed considering the separation of aripiprazole and its related compounds. In addition, the specified conditions were validated for determining aripiprazole in pharmaceutical dosage forms. The developed reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography method can be successfully used for the rapid chromatographic profiling of serotonin receptor ligands and related analogs, providing increased selectivity during pharmaceutical analysis.",
publisher = "Pleiades Publishing",
journal = "Journal of Analytical Chemistry",
title = "Rapid Reversed-Phase High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Profiling of Serotonin Receptor Ligands and their Related Compounds",
volume = "79",
number = "1",
pages = "95-104",
doi = "10.1134/S1061934824010076"
}
Obradović, D., Savić, J., Joksimović, J., Marković, B., Vujić, Z.,& Lazović, S.. (2024). Rapid Reversed-Phase High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Profiling of Serotonin Receptor Ligands and their Related Compounds. in Journal of Analytical Chemistry
Pleiades Publishing., 79(1), 95-104.
https://doi.org/10.1134/S1061934824010076
Obradović D, Savić J, Joksimović J, Marković B, Vujić Z, Lazović S. Rapid Reversed-Phase High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Profiling of Serotonin Receptor Ligands and their Related Compounds. in Journal of Analytical Chemistry. 2024;79(1):95-104.
doi:10.1134/S1061934824010076 .
Obradović, Darija, Savić, Jelena, Joksimović, Jovana, Marković, Bojan, Vujić, Zorica, Lazović, Saša, "Rapid Reversed-Phase High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Profiling of Serotonin Receptor Ligands and their Related Compounds" in Journal of Analytical Chemistry, 79, no. 1 (2024):95-104,
https://doi.org/10.1134/S1061934824010076 . .

Emotional Intelligence and Perceived Stress in Pharmacists Completing Post-Graduate Specialization Programs: A Cross-Sectional Study

Senćanski, Dejan; Marinković, Valentina; Milošević-Georgiev, Andrijana; Tadić, Ivana

(Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India, 2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Senćanski, Dejan
AU  - Marinković, Valentina
AU  - Milošević-Georgiev, Andrijana
AU  - Tadić, Ivana
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5550
AB  - Background: Emotional Intelligence (EI) has been recognized by the International Pharmaceutical Federation as a required competency for a pharmacist. This study aimed to compare EI and Perceived Stress (PS) levels in pharmacists who completed the post-graduate specialization program (the Case), and pharmacists who started the program (the Control group). Materials and Methods: Validated instruments measuring EI and PS were distributed online to participating postgraduates or alumni. All complete responses were analyzed; data from participants who had undergone previous EI training were excluded. Comparing the groups, additional EI domains’ subanalysis and their correlations with PS were made. Results: The overall response rate was 67.8%. There was no expected difference between the groups either in EI or in the PS levels, and the overall population reached means of 119.30±12.92 and 17.25±6.46, respectively. The highest EI levels were found in sales and marketing professionals in the pharmaceutical industry and the lowest in clinical pharmacy practitioners. EI and PS were highly negatively correlated (r=-0,543), thus indicating that developing EI may have protective effects against stress. Subanalysis revealed the highest potential for stress-protective effects in the Emotional Self-Management and Emotional Self-Control subdomains (r=-0,528, r=-0,457, respectively). Conclusion: Given the expanded importance of EI development in pharmacy practice, the results of the study could be a basis for the specialization and continuing pharmacist education program creators to evaluate the curricula and propose changes in the methodologies, contents, and approaches in work to meet development needs of post-graduate pharmacists better. Further research should confirm the findings of the EI subanalysis.
PB  - Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India
T2  - Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
T1  - Emotional Intelligence and Perceived Stress in Pharmacists Completing Post-Graduate Specialization Programs: A Cross-Sectional Study
VL  - 58
IS  - 2
SP  - 671
EP  - 678
DO  - 10.5530/ijper.58.2.75
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Senćanski, Dejan and Marinković, Valentina and Milošević-Georgiev, Andrijana and Tadić, Ivana",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Background: Emotional Intelligence (EI) has been recognized by the International Pharmaceutical Federation as a required competency for a pharmacist. This study aimed to compare EI and Perceived Stress (PS) levels in pharmacists who completed the post-graduate specialization program (the Case), and pharmacists who started the program (the Control group). Materials and Methods: Validated instruments measuring EI and PS were distributed online to participating postgraduates or alumni. All complete responses were analyzed; data from participants who had undergone previous EI training were excluded. Comparing the groups, additional EI domains’ subanalysis and their correlations with PS were made. Results: The overall response rate was 67.8%. There was no expected difference between the groups either in EI or in the PS levels, and the overall population reached means of 119.30±12.92 and 17.25±6.46, respectively. The highest EI levels were found in sales and marketing professionals in the pharmaceutical industry and the lowest in clinical pharmacy practitioners. EI and PS were highly negatively correlated (r=-0,543), thus indicating that developing EI may have protective effects against stress. Subanalysis revealed the highest potential for stress-protective effects in the Emotional Self-Management and Emotional Self-Control subdomains (r=-0,528, r=-0,457, respectively). Conclusion: Given the expanded importance of EI development in pharmacy practice, the results of the study could be a basis for the specialization and continuing pharmacist education program creators to evaluate the curricula and propose changes in the methodologies, contents, and approaches in work to meet development needs of post-graduate pharmacists better. Further research should confirm the findings of the EI subanalysis.",
publisher = "Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India",
journal = "Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research",
title = "Emotional Intelligence and Perceived Stress in Pharmacists Completing Post-Graduate Specialization Programs: A Cross-Sectional Study",
volume = "58",
number = "2",
pages = "671-678",
doi = "10.5530/ijper.58.2.75"
}
Senćanski, D., Marinković, V., Milošević-Georgiev, A.,& Tadić, I.. (2024). Emotional Intelligence and Perceived Stress in Pharmacists Completing Post-Graduate Specialization Programs: A Cross-Sectional Study. in Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India., 58(2), 671-678.
https://doi.org/10.5530/ijper.58.2.75
Senćanski D, Marinković V, Milošević-Georgiev A, Tadić I. Emotional Intelligence and Perceived Stress in Pharmacists Completing Post-Graduate Specialization Programs: A Cross-Sectional Study. in Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research. 2024;58(2):671-678.
doi:10.5530/ijper.58.2.75 .
Senćanski, Dejan, Marinković, Valentina, Milošević-Georgiev, Andrijana, Tadić, Ivana, "Emotional Intelligence and Perceived Stress in Pharmacists Completing Post-Graduate Specialization Programs: A Cross-Sectional Study" in Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, 58, no. 2 (2024):671-678,
https://doi.org/10.5530/ijper.58.2.75 . .

Exploring pulmoprotection in COVID-19: Moving toward microRNA-based theranostics

Sopić, Miron

(2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Sopić, Miron
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5555
AB  - The relentless struggle with the aftermath of COVID-19 has driven the medical community to seek innovative methods for predicting and managing the disease’s complications. Complications such as an overactive immune response, manifesting as cytokine storms, and shifts toward a procoagulant state not only exacerbate symptoms but also elevate the risk of mortality and long-term health issues. Consequently, there is a pressing need for novel diagnostic tools and therapeutic strategies that not only track disease progression and complications but also serve as potential drug targets or can be influenced by pharmacological interventions. In the presented study by Perez-Pons et al.1 titled “MicroRNA-centered theranostics for pulmoprotection in critical COVID-19,” the authors shed light on the promising role of microRNAs (miRNAs) as dual-purpose theranostic agents. By focusing on a multicenter cohort of intensive care unit (ICU) survivors, the research elucidates the potential of miRNAs in mitigating diffusion impairment—a common but debilitating consequence of severe infection. This commentary aims to contextualize these findings within the broader spectrum of molecular and cellular therapies, underlining their significance and implications they pose for the field.

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant number of survivors, particularly those who experienced severe illness, have continued to face post-acute pulmonary sequelae. COVID-19 survivors often experience a spectrum of long-term lung issues, with dyspnea being a common symptom reported by 42%–66% of individuals within 60–100 days post-infection.2 Individuals who experienced severe forms of COVID-19, particularly those in need of intensive respiratory support, are more likely to suffer from long-lasting lung issues.2 This includes diffusion impairment, which refers to a decreased ability of the lungs to transfer oxygen from the air into the bloodstream, as well as observable lung damage like pulmonary fibrosis on medical imaging.2 The persistence of these health issues among survivors indicates a substantial impact on their quality of life and the healthcare system, stressing the urgency in identifying effective interventions and support mechanisms for those affected.
T2  - Molecular Therapy: Nucleic Acids
T1  - Exploring pulmoprotection in COVID-19: Moving toward microRNA-based theranostics
VL  - 35
IS  - 1
SP  - 102152
DO  - 10.1016/j.omtn.2024.102152
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Sopić, Miron",
year = "2024",
abstract = "The relentless struggle with the aftermath of COVID-19 has driven the medical community to seek innovative methods for predicting and managing the disease’s complications. Complications such as an overactive immune response, manifesting as cytokine storms, and shifts toward a procoagulant state not only exacerbate symptoms but also elevate the risk of mortality and long-term health issues. Consequently, there is a pressing need for novel diagnostic tools and therapeutic strategies that not only track disease progression and complications but also serve as potential drug targets or can be influenced by pharmacological interventions. In the presented study by Perez-Pons et al.1 titled “MicroRNA-centered theranostics for pulmoprotection in critical COVID-19,” the authors shed light on the promising role of microRNAs (miRNAs) as dual-purpose theranostic agents. By focusing on a multicenter cohort of intensive care unit (ICU) survivors, the research elucidates the potential of miRNAs in mitigating diffusion impairment—a common but debilitating consequence of severe infection. This commentary aims to contextualize these findings within the broader spectrum of molecular and cellular therapies, underlining their significance and implications they pose for the field.

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant number of survivors, particularly those who experienced severe illness, have continued to face post-acute pulmonary sequelae. COVID-19 survivors often experience a spectrum of long-term lung issues, with dyspnea being a common symptom reported by 42%–66% of individuals within 60–100 days post-infection.2 Individuals who experienced severe forms of COVID-19, particularly those in need of intensive respiratory support, are more likely to suffer from long-lasting lung issues.2 This includes diffusion impairment, which refers to a decreased ability of the lungs to transfer oxygen from the air into the bloodstream, as well as observable lung damage like pulmonary fibrosis on medical imaging.2 The persistence of these health issues among survivors indicates a substantial impact on their quality of life and the healthcare system, stressing the urgency in identifying effective interventions and support mechanisms for those affected.",
journal = "Molecular Therapy: Nucleic Acids",
title = "Exploring pulmoprotection in COVID-19: Moving toward microRNA-based theranostics",
volume = "35",
number = "1",
pages = "102152",
doi = "10.1016/j.omtn.2024.102152"
}
Sopić, M.. (2024). Exploring pulmoprotection in COVID-19: Moving toward microRNA-based theranostics. in Molecular Therapy: Nucleic Acids, 35(1), 102152.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.omtn.2024.102152
Sopić M. Exploring pulmoprotection in COVID-19: Moving toward microRNA-based theranostics. in Molecular Therapy: Nucleic Acids. 2024;35(1):102152.
doi:10.1016/j.omtn.2024.102152 .
Sopić, Miron, "Exploring pulmoprotection in COVID-19: Moving toward microRNA-based theranostics" in Molecular Therapy: Nucleic Acids, 35, no. 1 (2024):102152,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.omtn.2024.102152 . .

Population Pharmacokinetic Model of Linezolid and Probability of Target Attainment in Patients with COVID-19-Associated Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome on Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation—A Step toward Correct Dosing

Milaković, Dragana; Kovačević, Tijana; Kovačević, Peđa; Barišić, Vedrana; Avram, Sanja; Dragić, Saša; Zlojutro, Biljana; Momčičević, Danica; Miljković, Branislava; Vučićević, Katarina

(MDPI, 2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Milaković, Dragana
AU  - Kovačević, Tijana
AU  - Kovačević, Peđa
AU  - Barišić, Vedrana
AU  - Avram, Sanja
AU  - Dragić, Saša
AU  - Zlojutro, Biljana
AU  - Momčičević, Danica
AU  - Miljković, Branislava
AU  - Vučićević, Katarina
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5557
AB  - During veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (vv ECMO) therapy, antimicrobial drugs are frequently used, and appropriate dosing is challenging due to there being limited data to support the dosage. Linezolid is effective against multidrug-resistant Gram-positive pathogens frequently isolated in ECMO patients. In total, 53 steady-state linezolid levels were obtained following 600 mg intravenous (IV) injections every 8 h, and these were used to develop a population pharmacokinetic (PopPK) model in patients with COVID-19-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome (CARDS) on vv ECMO. The data were analyzed using a nonlinear mixed-effects modelling approach. Monte Carlo simulation generated 5000 patients’ individual PK parameters and corresponding concentration–time profiles using the PopPK model, following the administration of 600 mg/8 h (a higher-than-standard dosing) and 600 mg/12 h (standard). The probabilities of pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) target attainment (PTA) and the cumulative fraction of responses (CFR) for three pathogens were calculated and compared between the two dosing scenarios. Linezolid 600 mg/8 h was predicted to achieve greater than or equal to 85%Tf>MIC in at least 90% of the patients with CARDS on vv ECMO compared to only approximately two thirds of the patients after dosing every 12 h at a minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 2 mg/L. In addition, for the same MIC, fAUC24/MIC ≥ 80 was achieved in almost three times the number of patients following an 8-h versus a 12-h interval. PopPK simulation predicted that a significantly higher proportion of the patients with CARDS on vv ECMO would achieve the PK/PD targets following the 8-h dosing interval compared to standard linezolid dosing. Nevertheless, the safety concern, in particular, for thrombocytopenia, with higher-than-standard linezolid dosage is reasonable, and consequently, monitoring is essential.
PB  - MDPI
T2  - Pharmaceutics
T1  - Population Pharmacokinetic Model of Linezolid and Probability of Target Attainment in Patients with COVID-19-Associated Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome on Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation—A Step toward Correct Dosing
VL  - 16
IS  - 2
DO  - 10.3390/pharmaceutics16020253
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Milaković, Dragana and Kovačević, Tijana and Kovačević, Peđa and Barišić, Vedrana and Avram, Sanja and Dragić, Saša and Zlojutro, Biljana and Momčičević, Danica and Miljković, Branislava and Vučićević, Katarina",
year = "2024",
abstract = "During veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (vv ECMO) therapy, antimicrobial drugs are frequently used, and appropriate dosing is challenging due to there being limited data to support the dosage. Linezolid is effective against multidrug-resistant Gram-positive pathogens frequently isolated in ECMO patients. In total, 53 steady-state linezolid levels were obtained following 600 mg intravenous (IV) injections every 8 h, and these were used to develop a population pharmacokinetic (PopPK) model in patients with COVID-19-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome (CARDS) on vv ECMO. The data were analyzed using a nonlinear mixed-effects modelling approach. Monte Carlo simulation generated 5000 patients’ individual PK parameters and corresponding concentration–time profiles using the PopPK model, following the administration of 600 mg/8 h (a higher-than-standard dosing) and 600 mg/12 h (standard). The probabilities of pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) target attainment (PTA) and the cumulative fraction of responses (CFR) for three pathogens were calculated and compared between the two dosing scenarios. Linezolid 600 mg/8 h was predicted to achieve greater than or equal to 85%Tf>MIC in at least 90% of the patients with CARDS on vv ECMO compared to only approximately two thirds of the patients after dosing every 12 h at a minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 2 mg/L. In addition, for the same MIC, fAUC24/MIC ≥ 80 was achieved in almost three times the number of patients following an 8-h versus a 12-h interval. PopPK simulation predicted that a significantly higher proportion of the patients with CARDS on vv ECMO would achieve the PK/PD targets following the 8-h dosing interval compared to standard linezolid dosing. Nevertheless, the safety concern, in particular, for thrombocytopenia, with higher-than-standard linezolid dosage is reasonable, and consequently, monitoring is essential.",
publisher = "MDPI",
journal = "Pharmaceutics",
title = "Population Pharmacokinetic Model of Linezolid and Probability of Target Attainment in Patients with COVID-19-Associated Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome on Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation—A Step toward Correct Dosing",
volume = "16",
number = "2",
doi = "10.3390/pharmaceutics16020253"
}
Milaković, D., Kovačević, T., Kovačević, P., Barišić, V., Avram, S., Dragić, S., Zlojutro, B., Momčičević, D., Miljković, B.,& Vučićević, K.. (2024). Population Pharmacokinetic Model of Linezolid and Probability of Target Attainment in Patients with COVID-19-Associated Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome on Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation—A Step toward Correct Dosing. in Pharmaceutics
MDPI., 16(2).
https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics16020253
Milaković D, Kovačević T, Kovačević P, Barišić V, Avram S, Dragić S, Zlojutro B, Momčičević D, Miljković B, Vučićević K. Population Pharmacokinetic Model of Linezolid and Probability of Target Attainment in Patients with COVID-19-Associated Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome on Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation—A Step toward Correct Dosing. in Pharmaceutics. 2024;16(2).
doi:10.3390/pharmaceutics16020253 .
Milaković, Dragana, Kovačević, Tijana, Kovačević, Peđa, Barišić, Vedrana, Avram, Sanja, Dragić, Saša, Zlojutro, Biljana, Momčičević, Danica, Miljković, Branislava, Vučićević, Katarina, "Population Pharmacokinetic Model of Linezolid and Probability of Target Attainment in Patients with COVID-19-Associated Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome on Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation—A Step toward Correct Dosing" in Pharmaceutics, 16, no. 2 (2024),
https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics16020253 . .

Fundamentals of 3D printing of pharmaceuticals

Medarević, Đorđe; Krstić, Mirjana; Ibrić, Svetlana

(Elsevier Inc., 2024)

TY  - CHAP
AU  - Medarević, Đorđe
AU  - Krstić, Mirjana
AU  - Ibrić, Svetlana
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5607
AB  - With the progress in medicine during the last several decades, it became clear
that the course of the disease and response to applied therapy differ to a great
extent between patients due to differences in genetic, anatomical, and physiological
characteristics of the patients. This brought into question the current
concept of therapy, so-called one size fits all, where similar drug doses have
been prescribed to a huge number of patients, with neglect of interindividual
differences between patients.
PB  - Elsevier Inc.
T2  - From Current to Future Trends in Pharmaceutical Technology
T1  - Fundamentals of 3D printing of pharmaceuticals
SP  - 1
EP  - 65
DO  - 10.1016/B978-0-323-91111-5.00001-9
ER  - 
@inbook{
author = "Medarević, Đorđe and Krstić, Mirjana and Ibrić, Svetlana",
year = "2024",
abstract = "With the progress in medicine during the last several decades, it became clear
that the course of the disease and response to applied therapy differ to a great
extent between patients due to differences in genetic, anatomical, and physiological
characteristics of the patients. This brought into question the current
concept of therapy, so-called one size fits all, where similar drug doses have
been prescribed to a huge number of patients, with neglect of interindividual
differences between patients.",
publisher = "Elsevier Inc.",
journal = "From Current to Future Trends in Pharmaceutical Technology",
booktitle = "Fundamentals of 3D printing of pharmaceuticals",
pages = "1-65",
doi = "10.1016/B978-0-323-91111-5.00001-9"
}
Medarević, Đ., Krstić, M.,& Ibrić, S.. (2024). Fundamentals of 3D printing of pharmaceuticals. in From Current to Future Trends in Pharmaceutical Technology
Elsevier Inc.., 1-65.
https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-91111-5.00001-9
Medarević Đ, Krstić M, Ibrić S. Fundamentals of 3D printing of pharmaceuticals. in From Current to Future Trends in Pharmaceutical Technology. 2024;:1-65.
doi:10.1016/B978-0-323-91111-5.00001-9 .
Medarević, Đorđe, Krstić, Mirjana, Ibrić, Svetlana, "Fundamentals of 3D printing of pharmaceuticals" in From Current to Future Trends in Pharmaceutical Technology (2024):1-65,
https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-91111-5.00001-9 . .

Drug-Related Problems Prior to Hospitalization on Internal Medicine Wards

Draganov, Ivana; Drndarević, Aneta; Kovačević, Milena; Miljković, Branislava; Vuksanović, Miljanka; Janković, Aleksandar; Kalaba, Ana; Vezmar-Kovačević, Sandra

(Polish Pharmaceutical Society, 2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Draganov, Ivana
AU  - Drndarević, Aneta
AU  - Kovačević, Milena
AU  - Miljković, Branislava
AU  - Vuksanović, Miljanka
AU  - Janković, Aleksandar
AU  - Kalaba, Ana
AU  - Vezmar-Kovačević, Sandra
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5604
AB  - Drug-related hospitalizations pose a significant burden to the health-care system. The aim
was to investigate the prevalence of drug-related problems (DRPs) and their association with hospital
admissions in five internal medicine wards. The study included patients admitted to the nephrology,
cardiology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, and geriatric wards. The Pharmaceutical Care Network
Europe classification V9.1 was used for identifying DRPs. In total, 535 patients participated in the study.
We identified 954 DRPs (range 1-7) in 80.7% of patients. Most DRPs were identified on the endocrinology,
cardiology, and geriatric wards, and they were associated with the efficacy of treatment (71.4%), adverse
drug events (10.2%), and unnecessary drug treatment (18.4%). DRPs were associated with the cause of
hospitalization in 74.4% of patients on the nephrology ward, 60.1% and 60.6% of patients on the cardiology
and endocrinology wards, respectively, whereas this number was lower on the geriatric and gastroenterology
wards (26.9% and 8.9%, respectively). Suboptimal drug treatment due to medication omissions was often
associated with the potential cause of hospital admission. Focusing on patients with specific diseases and
DRPs, rather than reducing the number of medications in primary care, may be potentially rational in an
attempt to reduce drug-related hospitalizations.
PB  - Polish Pharmaceutical Society
T2  - Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica - Drug Research
T1  - Drug-Related Problems Prior to Hospitalization on Internal Medicine Wards
VL  - 81
IS  - 1
SP  - 145
EP  - 154
DO  - 10.32383/appdr/182840
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Draganov, Ivana and Drndarević, Aneta and Kovačević, Milena and Miljković, Branislava and Vuksanović, Miljanka and Janković, Aleksandar and Kalaba, Ana and Vezmar-Kovačević, Sandra",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Drug-related hospitalizations pose a significant burden to the health-care system. The aim
was to investigate the prevalence of drug-related problems (DRPs) and their association with hospital
admissions in five internal medicine wards. The study included patients admitted to the nephrology,
cardiology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, and geriatric wards. The Pharmaceutical Care Network
Europe classification V9.1 was used for identifying DRPs. In total, 535 patients participated in the study.
We identified 954 DRPs (range 1-7) in 80.7% of patients. Most DRPs were identified on the endocrinology,
cardiology, and geriatric wards, and they were associated with the efficacy of treatment (71.4%), adverse
drug events (10.2%), and unnecessary drug treatment (18.4%). DRPs were associated with the cause of
hospitalization in 74.4% of patients on the nephrology ward, 60.1% and 60.6% of patients on the cardiology
and endocrinology wards, respectively, whereas this number was lower on the geriatric and gastroenterology
wards (26.9% and 8.9%, respectively). Suboptimal drug treatment due to medication omissions was often
associated with the potential cause of hospital admission. Focusing on patients with specific diseases and
DRPs, rather than reducing the number of medications in primary care, may be potentially rational in an
attempt to reduce drug-related hospitalizations.",
publisher = "Polish Pharmaceutical Society",
journal = "Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica - Drug Research",
title = "Drug-Related Problems Prior to Hospitalization on Internal Medicine Wards",
volume = "81",
number = "1",
pages = "145-154",
doi = "10.32383/appdr/182840"
}
Draganov, I., Drndarević, A., Kovačević, M., Miljković, B., Vuksanović, M., Janković, A., Kalaba, A.,& Vezmar-Kovačević, S.. (2024). Drug-Related Problems Prior to Hospitalization on Internal Medicine Wards. in Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica - Drug Research
Polish Pharmaceutical Society., 81(1), 145-154.
https://doi.org/10.32383/appdr/182840
Draganov I, Drndarević A, Kovačević M, Miljković B, Vuksanović M, Janković A, Kalaba A, Vezmar-Kovačević S. Drug-Related Problems Prior to Hospitalization on Internal Medicine Wards. in Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica - Drug Research. 2024;81(1):145-154.
doi:10.32383/appdr/182840 .
Draganov, Ivana, Drndarević, Aneta, Kovačević, Milena, Miljković, Branislava, Vuksanović, Miljanka, Janković, Aleksandar, Kalaba, Ana, Vezmar-Kovačević, Sandra, "Drug-Related Problems Prior to Hospitalization on Internal Medicine Wards" in Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica - Drug Research, 81, no. 1 (2024):145-154,
https://doi.org/10.32383/appdr/182840 . .

Synthesis of hydantoins from N-Boc protected aminoacid derived amides using polymer-supported PPh3/CBr4as a reagent

Tasić, Gordana; Mitrović, Nikola; Simić, Milena; Koravović, Mladen; Jovanović, Predrag; Petković, Miloš; Jovanović, Miloš; Ivković, Branka; Savić, Vladimir

(Wiley Periodicals LLC., 2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Tasić, Gordana
AU  - Mitrović, Nikola
AU  - Simić, Milena
AU  - Koravović, Mladen
AU  - Jovanović, Predrag
AU  - Petković, Miloš
AU  - Jovanović, Miloš
AU  - Ivković, Branka
AU  - Savić, Vladimir
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5556
AB  - Hydantoin derivatives are versatile structural motifs found in natural products
and various compounds with different biological or other properties. Due to
their importance in both organic and medicinal chemistry, a number of synthetic procedures have been developed. In this article, a novel methodology
utilizing N-Boc protected amino acid amides for their preparation has been
described. The cyclisation process was accomplished using solid supported
PPh3 and CBr 4 as reagents affording substituted hydantoins in moderate to
good yields (40%–77%).
PB  - Wiley Periodicals LLC.
T2  - Journal Heterocyclic Chemistry
T1  - Synthesis of hydantoins from N-Boc protected aminoacid derived amides using polymer-supported PPh3/CBr4as a reagent
DO  - 10.1002/jhet.4802
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Tasić, Gordana and Mitrović, Nikola and Simić, Milena and Koravović, Mladen and Jovanović, Predrag and Petković, Miloš and Jovanović, Miloš and Ivković, Branka and Savić, Vladimir",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Hydantoin derivatives are versatile structural motifs found in natural products
and various compounds with different biological or other properties. Due to
their importance in both organic and medicinal chemistry, a number of synthetic procedures have been developed. In this article, a novel methodology
utilizing N-Boc protected amino acid amides for their preparation has been
described. The cyclisation process was accomplished using solid supported
PPh3 and CBr 4 as reagents affording substituted hydantoins in moderate to
good yields (40%–77%).",
publisher = "Wiley Periodicals LLC.",
journal = "Journal Heterocyclic Chemistry",
title = "Synthesis of hydantoins from N-Boc protected aminoacid derived amides using polymer-supported PPh3/CBr4as a reagent",
doi = "10.1002/jhet.4802"
}
Tasić, G., Mitrović, N., Simić, M., Koravović, M., Jovanović, P., Petković, M., Jovanović, M., Ivković, B.,& Savić, V.. (2024). Synthesis of hydantoins from N-Boc protected aminoacid derived amides using polymer-supported PPh3/CBr4as a reagent. in Journal Heterocyclic Chemistry
Wiley Periodicals LLC...
https://doi.org/10.1002/jhet.4802
Tasić G, Mitrović N, Simić M, Koravović M, Jovanović P, Petković M, Jovanović M, Ivković B, Savić V. Synthesis of hydantoins from N-Boc protected aminoacid derived amides using polymer-supported PPh3/CBr4as a reagent. in Journal Heterocyclic Chemistry. 2024;.
doi:10.1002/jhet.4802 .
Tasić, Gordana, Mitrović, Nikola, Simić, Milena, Koravović, Mladen, Jovanović, Predrag, Petković, Miloš, Jovanović, Miloš, Ivković, Branka, Savić, Vladimir, "Synthesis of hydantoins from N-Boc protected aminoacid derived amides using polymer-supported PPh3/CBr4as a reagent" in Journal Heterocyclic Chemistry (2024),
https://doi.org/10.1002/jhet.4802 . .

Complex global dynamics of conditionally stable slopes: effect of initial conditions

Prekrat, Dragan; Todorović-Vasović, Kristina Neli; Vasović, Nebojša; Kostić, Srđan

(Frontiers Media, 2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Prekrat, Dragan
AU  - Todorović-Vasović, Kristina Neli
AU  - Vasović, Nebojša
AU  - Kostić, Srđan
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5561
AB  - In the present paper, we investigate the effect of the initial conditions on the dynamics of the spring-block landslide model. The time evolution of the studied model, which is governed by a system of stochastic delay differential equations, is analyzed in the mean-field approximation, which qualitatively exhibits the same dynamics as the initial model. The results of the numerical analysis show that changing the initial conditions has different effects in different parts of the parameter space of the model. Namely, moving away from the fixed-point initial conditions has a stabilizing effect on the dynamics when the noise, the friction parameters a (higher values) and c as well as the spring stiffness k are taken into account. The stabilization manifests itself in a complete suppression of the unstable dynamics or a partial limitation of the effect of some friction parameters. On the other hand, the destabilizing effect of changing the initial conditions occurs for the lower values of the friction parameters a and for b. The main feature of destabilization is the complete suppression of the sliding regime or a larger parameter range with a transient oscillatory regime. Our approach underlines the importance of analyzing the influence of initial conditions on landslide dynamics.
PB  - Frontiers Media
T2  - Frontiers in Earth Science
T1  - Complex global dynamics of conditionally stable slopes: effect of initial conditions
VL  - 12
DO  - 10.3389/feart.2024.1374942
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Prekrat, Dragan and Todorović-Vasović, Kristina Neli and Vasović, Nebojša and Kostić, Srđan",
year = "2024",
abstract = "In the present paper, we investigate the effect of the initial conditions on the dynamics of the spring-block landslide model. The time evolution of the studied model, which is governed by a system of stochastic delay differential equations, is analyzed in the mean-field approximation, which qualitatively exhibits the same dynamics as the initial model. The results of the numerical analysis show that changing the initial conditions has different effects in different parts of the parameter space of the model. Namely, moving away from the fixed-point initial conditions has a stabilizing effect on the dynamics when the noise, the friction parameters a (higher values) and c as well as the spring stiffness k are taken into account. The stabilization manifests itself in a complete suppression of the unstable dynamics or a partial limitation of the effect of some friction parameters. On the other hand, the destabilizing effect of changing the initial conditions occurs for the lower values of the friction parameters a and for b. The main feature of destabilization is the complete suppression of the sliding regime or a larger parameter range with a transient oscillatory regime. Our approach underlines the importance of analyzing the influence of initial conditions on landslide dynamics.",
publisher = "Frontiers Media",
journal = "Frontiers in Earth Science",
title = "Complex global dynamics of conditionally stable slopes: effect of initial conditions",
volume = "12",
doi = "10.3389/feart.2024.1374942"
}
Prekrat, D., Todorović-Vasović, K. N., Vasović, N.,& Kostić, S.. (2024). Complex global dynamics of conditionally stable slopes: effect of initial conditions. in Frontiers in Earth Science
Frontiers Media., 12.
https://doi.org/10.3389/feart.2024.1374942
Prekrat D, Todorović-Vasović KN, Vasović N, Kostić S. Complex global dynamics of conditionally stable slopes: effect of initial conditions. in Frontiers in Earth Science. 2024;12.
doi:10.3389/feart.2024.1374942 .
Prekrat, Dragan, Todorović-Vasović, Kristina Neli, Vasović, Nebojša, Kostić, Srđan, "Complex global dynamics of conditionally stable slopes: effect of initial conditions" in Frontiers in Earth Science, 12 (2024),
https://doi.org/10.3389/feart.2024.1374942 . .

Acetamiprid's degradation products and mechanism: Part II – Inert atmosphere and charge storage

Popadić, Daliborka; Krstić, Jugoslav; Janošević-Ležaić, Aleksandra; Popović, Maja; Milojević-Rakić, Maja; Ignjatović, Ljubiša; Bajuk-Bogdanović, Danica; Gavrilov, Nemanja

(Elsevier B.V., 2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Popadić, Daliborka
AU  - Krstić, Jugoslav
AU  - Janošević-Ležaić, Aleksandra
AU  - Popović, Maja
AU  - Milojević-Rakić, Maja
AU  - Ignjatović, Ljubiša
AU  - Bajuk-Bogdanović, Danica
AU  - Gavrilov, Nemanja
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5405
AB  - Reuse and/or recycling of spent adsorbents is taking a central role in modern thinking and catalyzed carbonization is the way forward. Herein we explore the carbonization of adsorbed acetamiprid, in an inert atmosphere, as a way of recycling and producing nitrogen-rich carbon material for potential use in supercapacitors. Added value material and the reuse of the adsorbent were achieved by carbonization at 700 °C under argon. The formation of a nitrogen-doped carbon layer as an active material on the adsorbent, bonded through a C-Si linkage, has been conclusively verified through elemental composition quantification using XPS and EDX measurements. Two-stage catalytic decomposition and condensation of the adsorbed pesticide is followed by TGA and TPD-MS. Attained carbon-based materials give stable Faradaic capacitance with a slight dependency on the number of adsorbing cycles. Capacitance calculated with respect to the adlayer carbon material reaches values as high as 610 F g−1. Galvanostatic Charge/Discharge measurement confirmed the stability of explored materials with a slight increase in capacitance over 1000 cycles. The presented results envisage electroactive materials preparation from environmental pollutants, adding value to spent adsorbents.
PB  - Elsevier B.V.
T2  - Spectrochimica Acta - Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy
T1  - Acetamiprid's degradation products and mechanism: Part II – Inert atmosphere and charge storage
VL  - 308
DO  - 10.1016/j.saa.2023.123772
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Popadić, Daliborka and Krstić, Jugoslav and Janošević-Ležaić, Aleksandra and Popović, Maja and Milojević-Rakić, Maja and Ignjatović, Ljubiša and Bajuk-Bogdanović, Danica and Gavrilov, Nemanja",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Reuse and/or recycling of spent adsorbents is taking a central role in modern thinking and catalyzed carbonization is the way forward. Herein we explore the carbonization of adsorbed acetamiprid, in an inert atmosphere, as a way of recycling and producing nitrogen-rich carbon material for potential use in supercapacitors. Added value material and the reuse of the adsorbent were achieved by carbonization at 700 °C under argon. The formation of a nitrogen-doped carbon layer as an active material on the adsorbent, bonded through a C-Si linkage, has been conclusively verified through elemental composition quantification using XPS and EDX measurements. Two-stage catalytic decomposition and condensation of the adsorbed pesticide is followed by TGA and TPD-MS. Attained carbon-based materials give stable Faradaic capacitance with a slight dependency on the number of adsorbing cycles. Capacitance calculated with respect to the adlayer carbon material reaches values as high as 610 F g−1. Galvanostatic Charge/Discharge measurement confirmed the stability of explored materials with a slight increase in capacitance over 1000 cycles. The presented results envisage electroactive materials preparation from environmental pollutants, adding value to spent adsorbents.",
publisher = "Elsevier B.V.",
journal = "Spectrochimica Acta - Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy",
title = "Acetamiprid's degradation products and mechanism: Part II – Inert atmosphere and charge storage",
volume = "308",
doi = "10.1016/j.saa.2023.123772"
}
Popadić, D., Krstić, J., Janošević-Ležaić, A., Popović, M., Milojević-Rakić, M., Ignjatović, L., Bajuk-Bogdanović, D.,& Gavrilov, N.. (2024). Acetamiprid's degradation products and mechanism: Part II – Inert atmosphere and charge storage. in Spectrochimica Acta - Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy
Elsevier B.V.., 308.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.saa.2023.123772
Popadić D, Krstić J, Janošević-Ležaić A, Popović M, Milojević-Rakić M, Ignjatović L, Bajuk-Bogdanović D, Gavrilov N. Acetamiprid's degradation products and mechanism: Part II – Inert atmosphere and charge storage. in Spectrochimica Acta - Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy. 2024;308.
doi:10.1016/j.saa.2023.123772 .
Popadić, Daliborka, Krstić, Jugoslav, Janošević-Ležaić, Aleksandra, Popović, Maja, Milojević-Rakić, Maja, Ignjatović, Ljubiša, Bajuk-Bogdanović, Danica, Gavrilov, Nemanja, "Acetamiprid's degradation products and mechanism: Part II – Inert atmosphere and charge storage" in Spectrochimica Acta - Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 308 (2024),
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.saa.2023.123772 . .

Synthesis, Characterization, and Investigation of Anti-Inflammatory and Cytotoxic Activities of Novel Thiourea Derivatives of Naproxen

Nedeljković, Nikola; Nikolić, Miloš; Čanović, Petar; Zarić, Milan; Živković-Zarić, Radica; Bošković, Jelena; Vesović, Marina; Bradić, Jovana; Anđić, Marijana; Kočović, Aleksandar; Nikolić, Marina; Jakovljević, Vladimir; Vujić, Zorica; Dobričić, Vladimir

(MDPI, 2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Nedeljković, Nikola
AU  - Nikolić, Miloš
AU  - Čanović, Petar
AU  - Zarić, Milan
AU  - Živković-Zarić, Radica
AU  - Bošković, Jelena
AU  - Vesović, Marina
AU  - Bradić, Jovana
AU  - Anđić, Marijana
AU  - Kočović, Aleksandar
AU  - Nikolić, Marina
AU  - Jakovljević, Vladimir
AU  - Vujić, Zorica
AU  - Dobričić, Vladimir
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5449
AB  - The objective of this study was to synthesize seven novel thiourea derivatives of naproxen (8–14), examine the anti-inflammatory activity of the newly synthesized compounds, investigate the cytotoxic potential of both sets of synthesized compounds (1–7 and 8–14), and select the most promising anti-inflammatory and antitumor drug candidates. The results of the in vivo anti-inflammatory study clearly showed that compounds 8 and 9 were capable of decreasing paw edema, as evident from a high percentage of inhibition (44.83% and 49.29%, respectively). In addition, the results of in vitro enzyme inhibition assays demonstrated that neither of the newly synthesized compounds reached 50% inhibition of 5-LOX at concentrations lower than 100 μM. In terms of antitumor potential, derivatives 3 and 8 exhibited strong cytotoxic effects on the HeLa cell line, suggesting the involvement of the extrinsic pathway of apoptosis. According to the overall results obtained for both sets of synthesized molecules, derivatives 4 and 8 can be underlined as molecules with the strongest anti-inflammatory activity, while derivatives 3 and 8 are the most promising cytotoxic agents.
PB  - MDPI
T2  - Pharmaceutics
T1  - Synthesis, Characterization, and Investigation of Anti-Inflammatory and Cytotoxic Activities of Novel Thiourea Derivatives of Naproxen
VL  - 16
IS  - 1
SP  - 1
DO  - 10.3390/pharmaceutics16010001
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Nedeljković, Nikola and Nikolić, Miloš and Čanović, Petar and Zarić, Milan and Živković-Zarić, Radica and Bošković, Jelena and Vesović, Marina and Bradić, Jovana and Anđić, Marijana and Kočović, Aleksandar and Nikolić, Marina and Jakovljević, Vladimir and Vujić, Zorica and Dobričić, Vladimir",
year = "2024",
abstract = "The objective of this study was to synthesize seven novel thiourea derivatives of naproxen (8–14), examine the anti-inflammatory activity of the newly synthesized compounds, investigate the cytotoxic potential of both sets of synthesized compounds (1–7 and 8–14), and select the most promising anti-inflammatory and antitumor drug candidates. The results of the in vivo anti-inflammatory study clearly showed that compounds 8 and 9 were capable of decreasing paw edema, as evident from a high percentage of inhibition (44.83% and 49.29%, respectively). In addition, the results of in vitro enzyme inhibition assays demonstrated that neither of the newly synthesized compounds reached 50% inhibition of 5-LOX at concentrations lower than 100 μM. In terms of antitumor potential, derivatives 3 and 8 exhibited strong cytotoxic effects on the HeLa cell line, suggesting the involvement of the extrinsic pathway of apoptosis. According to the overall results obtained for both sets of synthesized molecules, derivatives 4 and 8 can be underlined as molecules with the strongest anti-inflammatory activity, while derivatives 3 and 8 are the most promising cytotoxic agents.",
publisher = "MDPI",
journal = "Pharmaceutics",
title = "Synthesis, Characterization, and Investigation of Anti-Inflammatory and Cytotoxic Activities of Novel Thiourea Derivatives of Naproxen",
volume = "16",
number = "1",
pages = "1",
doi = "10.3390/pharmaceutics16010001"
}
Nedeljković, N., Nikolić, M., Čanović, P., Zarić, M., Živković-Zarić, R., Bošković, J., Vesović, M., Bradić, J., Anđić, M., Kočović, A., Nikolić, M., Jakovljević, V., Vujić, Z.,& Dobričić, V.. (2024). Synthesis, Characterization, and Investigation of Anti-Inflammatory and Cytotoxic Activities of Novel Thiourea Derivatives of Naproxen. in Pharmaceutics
MDPI., 16(1), 1.
https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics16010001
Nedeljković N, Nikolić M, Čanović P, Zarić M, Živković-Zarić R, Bošković J, Vesović M, Bradić J, Anđić M, Kočović A, Nikolić M, Jakovljević V, Vujić Z, Dobričić V. Synthesis, Characterization, and Investigation of Anti-Inflammatory and Cytotoxic Activities of Novel Thiourea Derivatives of Naproxen. in Pharmaceutics. 2024;16(1):1.
doi:10.3390/pharmaceutics16010001 .
Nedeljković, Nikola, Nikolić, Miloš, Čanović, Petar, Zarić, Milan, Živković-Zarić, Radica, Bošković, Jelena, Vesović, Marina, Bradić, Jovana, Anđić, Marijana, Kočović, Aleksandar, Nikolić, Marina, Jakovljević, Vladimir, Vujić, Zorica, Dobričić, Vladimir, "Synthesis, Characterization, and Investigation of Anti-Inflammatory and Cytotoxic Activities of Novel Thiourea Derivatives of Naproxen" in Pharmaceutics, 16, no. 1 (2024):1,
https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics16010001 . .
3

Understanding hemoglobin contribution to high-dose methotrexate disposition—population pharmacokinetics in pediatric patients with hematological malignancies

Škorić, Biljana; Jovanović, Marija; Kuzmanović, Miloš; Miljković, Branislava; Vučićević, Katarina

(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Škorić, Biljana
AU  - Jovanović, Marija
AU  - Kuzmanović, Miloš
AU  - Miljković, Branislava
AU  - Vučićević, Katarina
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5583
AB  - Purpose: The aim of the present study was to develop a population pharmacokinetic model for methotrexate (MTX) during high-dose treatment (HDMTX) in pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) and to describe the influence of variability factors. Methods: The study included 50 patients of both sexes (aged 1–18 years) who received 3 or 5 g/m2 of HDMTX. A nonlinear mixed effect modeling approach was applied for data analysis. Parameter estimation was performed by first-order conditional estimation method with interaction (FOCEI), whereas stepwise covariate modeling was used to assess variability factors. Results: The final model is a two-compartment model that incorporates the effect of body surface area and the influence of hemoglobin and serum creatinine on MTX clearance (CL). Population pharmacokinetic values for a typical subject were estimated at 5.75 L/h/m2 for clearance (CL), 21.3 L/m2 for volume of the central compartment (V1), 8.2 L/m2 for volume of the peripheral compartment (V2), and 0.087 L/h/m2 for intercompartmental clearance (Q). According to the final model, MTX CL decreases with increasing serum creatinine, whereas a positive effect was captured for hemoglobin. A difference of almost 32% in MTX CL was observed among patients’ hemoglobin values reported in the study. Conclusion: The developed population pharmacokinetic model can contribute to the therapy optimization during HDMTX in pediatric patients with ALL and NHL. In addition to renal function and body weight, it describes the influence of hemoglobin on CL, allowing better understanding of its contribution to the disposition of HDMTX.
PB  - Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
T2  - European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
T1  - Understanding hemoglobin contribution to high-dose methotrexate disposition—population pharmacokinetics in pediatric patients with hematological malignancies
DO  - 10.1007/s00228-024-03642-4
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Škorić, Biljana and Jovanović, Marija and Kuzmanović, Miloš and Miljković, Branislava and Vučićević, Katarina",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Purpose: The aim of the present study was to develop a population pharmacokinetic model for methotrexate (MTX) during high-dose treatment (HDMTX) in pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) and to describe the influence of variability factors. Methods: The study included 50 patients of both sexes (aged 1–18 years) who received 3 or 5 g/m2 of HDMTX. A nonlinear mixed effect modeling approach was applied for data analysis. Parameter estimation was performed by first-order conditional estimation method with interaction (FOCEI), whereas stepwise covariate modeling was used to assess variability factors. Results: The final model is a two-compartment model that incorporates the effect of body surface area and the influence of hemoglobin and serum creatinine on MTX clearance (CL). Population pharmacokinetic values for a typical subject were estimated at 5.75 L/h/m2 for clearance (CL), 21.3 L/m2 for volume of the central compartment (V1), 8.2 L/m2 for volume of the peripheral compartment (V2), and 0.087 L/h/m2 for intercompartmental clearance (Q). According to the final model, MTX CL decreases with increasing serum creatinine, whereas a positive effect was captured for hemoglobin. A difference of almost 32% in MTX CL was observed among patients’ hemoglobin values reported in the study. Conclusion: The developed population pharmacokinetic model can contribute to the therapy optimization during HDMTX in pediatric patients with ALL and NHL. In addition to renal function and body weight, it describes the influence of hemoglobin on CL, allowing better understanding of its contribution to the disposition of HDMTX.",
publisher = "Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH",
journal = "European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology",
title = "Understanding hemoglobin contribution to high-dose methotrexate disposition—population pharmacokinetics in pediatric patients with hematological malignancies",
doi = "10.1007/s00228-024-03642-4"
}
Škorić, B., Jovanović, M., Kuzmanović, M., Miljković, B.,& Vučićević, K.. (2024). Understanding hemoglobin contribution to high-dose methotrexate disposition—population pharmacokinetics in pediatric patients with hematological malignancies. in European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH..
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00228-024-03642-4
Škorić B, Jovanović M, Kuzmanović M, Miljković B, Vučićević K. Understanding hemoglobin contribution to high-dose methotrexate disposition—population pharmacokinetics in pediatric patients with hematological malignancies. in European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. 2024;.
doi:10.1007/s00228-024-03642-4 .
Škorić, Biljana, Jovanović, Marija, Kuzmanović, Miloš, Miljković, Branislava, Vučićević, Katarina, "Understanding hemoglobin contribution to high-dose methotrexate disposition—population pharmacokinetics in pediatric patients with hematological malignancies" in European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology (2024),
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00228-024-03642-4 . .