TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ponjavić, Marijana
AU  - Nikolić, Marija S.
AU  - Jevtić, Sanja
AU  - Jeremić, Sanja
AU  - Đokić, Lidija
AU  - Donlagić, Jasna
PY  - 2022
UR  - https://imagine.imgge.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1580
AB  - The present study reports the potential application of star-shaped poly(epsilon-caprolactones) with different number of arms as new drug delivery matrix. Linear and star-shaped PCL ibuprofen loaded microspheres were prepared using oil-in-water (o/w) solvent evaporation technique and characterized with FTIR, DSC, XRD and SEM analysis. High yield, encapsulation efficiency and drug loadings were obtained for all microspheres. FTIR analysis revealed the existence of interactions between polymer matrix and drug, while the DSC analysis suggested that drug was encapsulated in an amorphous form. SEM analysis confirmed that regular, spherical in shape star-shaped microspheres, with diameter between 80 and 90 mu n, were obtained, while quite larger microspheres, 110 mu m, were prepared from linear PCL. The advantage of using starshaped PCL microspheres instead of linear PCL was seen from drug release profiles which demonstrated higher amount of drug released from star-shaped polymer matrix as a consequence of their branched, flexible structure. Microspheres prepared from the polymers with the most branched structure showed the highest amount of the released drug after 24 h. Finally, cytotoxicity tests, performed using normal human fibroblasts (MRCS), indicated the absence of cytotoxicity at lower concentrations of microspheres proving the great potential of star-shaped PCL systems in comparison to linear ones.
PB  - Srpsko hemijsko društvo, Beograd
T2  - Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society
T1  - Star-shaped poly(epsilon-caprolactones) with well-defined architecture as potential drug carriers
DO  - 10.2298/JSC220202032P
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Ponjavić, Marijana and Nikolić, Marija S. and Jevtić, Sanja and Jeremić, Sanja and Đokić, Lidija and Donlagić, Jasna",
year = "2022",
abstract = "The present study reports the potential application of star-shaped poly(epsilon-caprolactones) with different number of arms as new drug delivery matrix. Linear and star-shaped PCL ibuprofen loaded microspheres were prepared using oil-in-water (o/w) solvent evaporation technique and characterized with FTIR, DSC, XRD and SEM analysis. High yield, encapsulation efficiency and drug loadings were obtained for all microspheres. FTIR analysis revealed the existence of interactions between polymer matrix and drug, while the DSC analysis suggested that drug was encapsulated in an amorphous form. SEM analysis confirmed that regular, spherical in shape star-shaped microspheres, with diameter between 80 and 90 mu n, were obtained, while quite larger microspheres, 110 mu m, were prepared from linear PCL. The advantage of using starshaped PCL microspheres instead of linear PCL was seen from drug release profiles which demonstrated higher amount of drug released from star-shaped polymer matrix as a consequence of their branched, flexible structure. Microspheres prepared from the polymers with the most branched structure showed the highest amount of the released drug after 24 h. Finally, cytotoxicity tests, performed using normal human fibroblasts (MRCS), indicated the absence of cytotoxicity at lower concentrations of microspheres proving the great potential of star-shaped PCL systems in comparison to linear ones.",
publisher = "Srpsko hemijsko društvo, Beograd",
journal = "Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society",
title = "Star-shaped poly(epsilon-caprolactones) with well-defined architecture as potential drug carriers",
doi = "10.2298/JSC220202032P"
}

Ponjavić, M., Nikolić, M. S., Jevtić, S., Jeremić, S., Đokić, L.,& Donlagić, J.. (2022). Star-shaped poly(epsilon-caprolactones) with well-defined architecture as potential drug carriers. in Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society
Srpsko hemijsko društvo, Beograd..
https://doi.org/10.2298/JSC220202032P

Ponjavić M, Nikolić MS, Jevtić S, Jeremić S, Đokić L, Donlagić J. Star-shaped poly(epsilon-caprolactones) with well-defined architecture as potential drug carriers. in Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society. 2022;.
doi:10.2298/JSC220202032P .

Ponjavić, Marijana, Nikolić, Marija S., Jevtić, Sanja, Jeremić, Sanja, Đokić, Lidija, Donlagić, Jasna, "Star-shaped poly(epsilon-caprolactones) with well-defined architecture as potential drug carriers" in Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society (2022),
https://doi.org/10.2298/JSC220202032P . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Matijašević, Danka
AU  - Pantić, Milena
AU  - Stanisavljević, Nemanja
AU  - Jevtić, Sanja
AU  - Rajić, Nevenka
AU  - Lević, Steva
AU  - Nedović, Viktor
AU  - Nikšić, Miomir
PY  - 2022
UR  - https://imagine.imgge.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1565
AB  - Research background. In the recent years, considerable attention has been given to selenium status since its deficiency is linked with various disorders and affects at least 13 % of world population. Additionally, mushrooms are known to possess pronounced capacity for absorption of various micronutrients, including Se, from soil/substrate. Here, we investigate the possibility of using Se-rich zeolitic tuff as a supplement for production of selenized mushroom. Furthermore, the impact of the enrichment on the activity of antioxidant enzymes and biological potential of Coriolus versicolor medicinal mushroom is studied. Experimental approach. Se(IV)- and Se(VI)-modified natural zeolitic tuff from the Serbian deposit Zlatokop was used as supplement for mushroom cultivation. To examine the effectiveness of selenium enrichment, we determined total selenium with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), together with the activity of antioxidant enzymes in fresh fruiting bodies and biological potential of methanolic extracts. Antioxidant activity was evaluated using the appropriate tests for: inhibition of lipid peroxidation, DPPH free radical scavenging assay, Fe(III)-reducing antioxidant power assay and ability of chelating Fe2+ ions. The antibacterial activity against foodborne pathogens was measured by broth microdilution assay. Additionally, chemical composition of the prepared extracts was studied using UV-Vis and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. Results and conclusions. Content of selenium detected in biofortified C. versicolor was even 470 times higher than in control on dry mass basis ((140.7 +/- 3.8) vs (0.3 +/- 0.1) mu g/g), proving that Se-rich zeolitic tuff is an excellent supplement for mushroom production. Furthermore, the results of monitoring the activity of antioxidant enzymes revealed that most of the Se-enriched mushrooms exhibited higher superoxide dismutase (SOD) and cata lase (CAT) and lower glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activities than control. Due to higher amounts of enzymes, which can quickly catalyze the reduction of superoxide radicals, the quality of selenium-enriched mushrooms is preserved for a longer period of time. Investigation of biological potential indicated that Se-enriched mushroom methanolic extracts, generally, expressed enhanced antioxidant properties. Additionally, extracts showed antibacterial activity against all tested pathogenic microorganisms. Novelty and scientific contribution. Cultivation of mushrooms on Se-enriched zeolitic tuff is a new technological approach for obtaining Se-fortified food/supplements with enhanced antioxidant and antibacterial activities.
PB  - Faculty Food Technology Biotechnology, Zagreb
T2  - Food Technology and Biotechnology
T1  - Coriolus versicolor Mushroom Grown on Selenium-Rich Zeolitic Tuff as a Potential Novel Food Supplement
EP  - 79
IS  - 1
SP  - 67
VL  - 60
DO  - 10.17113/ftb.60.01.22.7172
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Matijašević, Danka and Pantić, Milena and Stanisavljević, Nemanja and Jevtić, Sanja and Rajić, Nevenka and Lević, Steva and Nedović, Viktor and Nikšić, Miomir",
year = "2022",
abstract = "Research background. In the recent years, considerable attention has been given to selenium status since its deficiency is linked with various disorders and affects at least 13 % of world population. Additionally, mushrooms are known to possess pronounced capacity for absorption of various micronutrients, including Se, from soil/substrate. Here, we investigate the possibility of using Se-rich zeolitic tuff as a supplement for production of selenized mushroom. Furthermore, the impact of the enrichment on the activity of antioxidant enzymes and biological potential of Coriolus versicolor medicinal mushroom is studied. Experimental approach. Se(IV)- and Se(VI)-modified natural zeolitic tuff from the Serbian deposit Zlatokop was used as supplement for mushroom cultivation. To examine the effectiveness of selenium enrichment, we determined total selenium with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), together with the activity of antioxidant enzymes in fresh fruiting bodies and biological potential of methanolic extracts. Antioxidant activity was evaluated using the appropriate tests for: inhibition of lipid peroxidation, DPPH free radical scavenging assay, Fe(III)-reducing antioxidant power assay and ability of chelating Fe2+ ions. The antibacterial activity against foodborne pathogens was measured by broth microdilution assay. Additionally, chemical composition of the prepared extracts was studied using UV-Vis and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. Results and conclusions. Content of selenium detected in biofortified C. versicolor was even 470 times higher than in control on dry mass basis ((140.7 +/- 3.8) vs (0.3 +/- 0.1) mu g/g), proving that Se-rich zeolitic tuff is an excellent supplement for mushroom production. Furthermore, the results of monitoring the activity of antioxidant enzymes revealed that most of the Se-enriched mushrooms exhibited higher superoxide dismutase (SOD) and cata lase (CAT) and lower glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activities than control. Due to higher amounts of enzymes, which can quickly catalyze the reduction of superoxide radicals, the quality of selenium-enriched mushrooms is preserved for a longer period of time. Investigation of biological potential indicated that Se-enriched mushroom methanolic extracts, generally, expressed enhanced antioxidant properties. Additionally, extracts showed antibacterial activity against all tested pathogenic microorganisms. Novelty and scientific contribution. Cultivation of mushrooms on Se-enriched zeolitic tuff is a new technological approach for obtaining Se-fortified food/supplements with enhanced antioxidant and antibacterial activities.",
publisher = "Faculty Food Technology Biotechnology, Zagreb",
journal = "Food Technology and Biotechnology",
title = "Coriolus versicolor Mushroom Grown on Selenium-Rich Zeolitic Tuff as a Potential Novel Food Supplement",
pages = "79-67",
number = "1",
volume = "60",
doi = "10.17113/ftb.60.01.22.7172"
}

Matijašević, D., Pantić, M., Stanisavljević, N., Jevtić, S., Rajić, N., Lević, S., Nedović, V.,& Nikšić, M.. (2022). Coriolus versicolor Mushroom Grown on Selenium-Rich Zeolitic Tuff as a Potential Novel Food Supplement. in Food Technology and Biotechnology
Faculty Food Technology Biotechnology, Zagreb., 60(1), 67-79.
https://doi.org/10.17113/ftb.60.01.22.7172

Matijašević D, Pantić M, Stanisavljević N, Jevtić S, Rajić N, Lević S, Nedović V, Nikšić M. Coriolus versicolor Mushroom Grown on Selenium-Rich Zeolitic Tuff as a Potential Novel Food Supplement. in Food Technology and Biotechnology. 2022;60(1):67-79.
doi:10.17113/ftb.60.01.22.7172 .

Matijašević, Danka, Pantić, Milena, Stanisavljević, Nemanja, Jevtić, Sanja, Rajić, Nevenka, Lević, Steva, Nedović, Viktor, Nikšić, Miomir, "Coriolus versicolor Mushroom Grown on Selenium-Rich Zeolitic Tuff as a Potential Novel Food Supplement" in Food Technology and Biotechnology, 60, no. 1 (2022):67-79,
https://doi.org/10.17113/ftb.60.01.22.7172 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Jevtić, Sanja
AU  - Arcon, Iztok
AU  - Recnik, Aleksander
AU  - Babić, Biljana
AU  - Mazaj, Matjai
AU  - Pavlović, Jelena
AU  - Matijašević, Danka
AU  - Nikšić, Miomir
AU  - Rajić, Nevenka
PY  - 2014
UR  - https://imagine.imgge.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/753
AB  - Se(IV) and Se(VI) anions are the dominant species of Se existing in aqueous systems. In this study, the iron(III)-modified natural zeolitic tuff (Fe-CLI) from the Serbian deposit Zlatokop has been investigated as an adsorbent for the Se oxyanions. Fe-CLI shows adsorption activity for both Se(IV) and Se(VI) which decreases with increasing pH. The adsorption capacity of Fe-CLI is found to be higher for Se(IV) than for Se(VI). Kinetics data follow the pseudo-second-order model and the obtained parameters k indicate that the rates of adsorption and desorption are higher for Se(VI). Extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) and X-ray absorption near edge structure (XANES) analyses reveal that Se is bound at the zeolite surface forming not only the Se-O-Fe but also Se-O-Si bonds. The adsorption mechanism depends of the type of oxo ions. Samples of zeolitic tuff which contain Se were tested as soil supplements for the cultivation of Pleurotus ostreatus mushrooms. The fungus adsorbed the inorganic Se from zeolitic tuff transforming it to a more valuable organically bound form.
PB  - Elsevier, Amsterdam
T2  - Microporous and Mesoporous Materials
T1  - The iron(III)-modified natural zeolitic tuff as an adsorbent and carrier for selenium oxyanions
EP  - 100
SP  - 92
VL  - 197
DO  - 10.1016/j.micromeso.2014.06.008
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Jevtić, Sanja and Arcon, Iztok and Recnik, Aleksander and Babić, Biljana and Mazaj, Matjai and Pavlović, Jelena and Matijašević, Danka and Nikšić, Miomir and Rajić, Nevenka",
year = "2014",
abstract = "Se(IV) and Se(VI) anions are the dominant species of Se existing in aqueous systems. In this study, the iron(III)-modified natural zeolitic tuff (Fe-CLI) from the Serbian deposit Zlatokop has been investigated as an adsorbent for the Se oxyanions. Fe-CLI shows adsorption activity for both Se(IV) and Se(VI) which decreases with increasing pH. The adsorption capacity of Fe-CLI is found to be higher for Se(IV) than for Se(VI). Kinetics data follow the pseudo-second-order model and the obtained parameters k indicate that the rates of adsorption and desorption are higher for Se(VI). Extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) and X-ray absorption near edge structure (XANES) analyses reveal that Se is bound at the zeolite surface forming not only the Se-O-Fe but also Se-O-Si bonds. The adsorption mechanism depends of the type of oxo ions. Samples of zeolitic tuff which contain Se were tested as soil supplements for the cultivation of Pleurotus ostreatus mushrooms. The fungus adsorbed the inorganic Se from zeolitic tuff transforming it to a more valuable organically bound form.",
publisher = "Elsevier, Amsterdam",
journal = "Microporous and Mesoporous Materials",
title = "The iron(III)-modified natural zeolitic tuff as an adsorbent and carrier for selenium oxyanions",
pages = "100-92",
volume = "197",
doi = "10.1016/j.micromeso.2014.06.008"
}

Jevtić, S., Arcon, I., Recnik, A., Babić, B., Mazaj, M., Pavlović, J., Matijašević, D., Nikšić, M.,& Rajić, N.. (2014). The iron(III)-modified natural zeolitic tuff as an adsorbent and carrier for selenium oxyanions. in Microporous and Mesoporous Materials
Elsevier, Amsterdam., 197, 92-100.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micromeso.2014.06.008

Jevtić S, Arcon I, Recnik A, Babić B, Mazaj M, Pavlović J, Matijašević D, Nikšić M, Rajić N. The iron(III)-modified natural zeolitic tuff as an adsorbent and carrier for selenium oxyanions. in Microporous and Mesoporous Materials. 2014;197:92-100.
doi:10.1016/j.micromeso.2014.06.008 .

Jevtić, Sanja, Arcon, Iztok, Recnik, Aleksander, Babić, Biljana, Mazaj, Matjai, Pavlović, Jelena, Matijašević, Danka, Nikšić, Miomir, Rajić, Nevenka, "The iron(III)-modified natural zeolitic tuff as an adsorbent and carrier for selenium oxyanions" in Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 197 (2014):92-100,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micromeso.2014.06.008 . .