129 results on '"P. Živanović"'
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2. A two-dimensional boundary value problem of elliptic type with nonlocal conjugation conditions
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Milovanović Jeknić, Zorica, Delić, Aleksandra, and Živanović, Sandra
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We consider an elliptic boundary value problem with nonlocal conjugation conditions. An a prioriestimate for its weak solution in an appropriate Sobolev-like space is proved. A finite difference scheme approximating this problem is proposed and analyzed. An estimate of the convergence rate, compatible with the smoothness of the input data, is obtained.
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- 2024
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3. Enhancing Bioactivity of N,N,N-Chelating Rhodium(III) Complexes with Ionic Liquids: Toward Targeted Cancer Therapy
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Caković, Angelina, Ćoćić, Dušan, Živanović, Marko, Janković, Nenad, Milivojević, Nevena, Delibašić, Marija, Kostić, Marina, Radojević, Ivana, Grujović, Mirjana, Marković, Katarina G., Klisurić, Olivera R., Vraneš, Milan, and Bogojeski, Jovana
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This study investigates the potential of using ionic liquids as cosolvents to enhance the solubility and activity of poorly soluble rhodium(III) complexes, particularly those with diene, pyridine derivatives, and camphor-derived bis-pyrazolylpyridine ligands, in relation to 5′-GMP, CT-DNA, and HSA as well as their biological activity. Findings indicate that ionic liquids significantly increase the substitution activity of these complexes toward 5′-GMP while only marginally affecting DNA/HSA binding affinities with molecular docking, further confirming the experimental results. Lipophilicity assessments indicated good lipophilicity. Notably, cytotoxicity studies show that Rh2is selectively effective against HeLa cancer cells, with IL1 and IL10 modulating the cytotoxic effects. Redox evaluations indicate that rhodium complexes induce oxidative stress in cancerous cells while maintaining redox balance in noncancerous cells. By elucidating the role of ionic liquids in modulating these effects, the study proposes a promising avenue for augmenting the efficacy and selectivity of cancer treatments, thus opening new horizons in cancer therapeutics.
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- 2024
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4. AI-Driven Optimization of PCL/PEG Electrospun Scaffolds for Enhanced In Vivo Wound Healing.
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Virijević, Katarina, Živanović, Marko N., Nikolić, Dalibor, Milivojević, Nevena, Pavić, Jelena, Morić, Ivana, Šenerović, Lidija, Dragačević, Luka, Thurner, Philipp J., Rufin, Manuel, Andriotis, Orestis G., Ljujić, Biljana, Miletić Kovačević, Marina, Papić, Miloš, and Filipović, Nenad
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- 2024
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5. In silicoanalysis of the impact of toxic metals on COVID-19 complications: molecular insights
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Živanović, Jovana, Baralić, Katarina, Živančević, Katarina, Božić, Dragica, Marić, Đurđica, Miljaković, Evica Antonijević, Đorđević, Aleksandra Buha, Ćurčić, Marijana, Bulat, Zorica, Antonijević, Biljana, and Đukić-Ćosić, Danijela
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COVID-19 can cause a range of complications, including cardiovascular, renal, and/or respiratory insufficiencies, yet little is known of its potential effects in persons exposed to toxic metals. The aim of this study was to answer this question with in silicotoxicogenomic methods that can provide molecular insights into COVID-19 complications owed to exposure to arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury, nickel, and chromium. For this purpose we relied on the Comparative Toxicogenomic Database (CTD), GeneMANIA, and ToppGene Suite portal and identified a set of five common genes (IL1B, CXCL8, IL6, IL10, TNF) for the six metals and COVID-19, all of which code for pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines. The list was expanded with additional 20 related genes. Physical interactions are the most common between the genes affected by the six metals (77.64 %), while the dominant interaction between the genes affected by each metal separately is co-expression (As 56.35 %, Cd 64.07 %, Pb 71.5 %, Hg 81.91 %, Ni 64.28 %, Cr 88.51 %). Biological processes, molecular functions, and pathways in which these 25 genes participate are closely related to cytokines and cytokine storm implicated in the development of COVID-19 complications. In other words, our findings confirm that exposure to toxic metals, alone or in combinations, might escalate COVID-19 severity.
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- 2024
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6. The nature of urban sprawl in Western Balkan cities
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Živanović, Zora, Tošić, Branka, Mirić, Natalija, and Vračević, Nikola
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ABSTRACTThe paper draws attention to the process of urban growth in the Western Balkans, which is principally reflected in the physical expansion into the surrounding area, leading to the conversion of land into urban fabric – urban sprawl. According to the principles of sustainable development, this process is considered unjustified, especially if it is not a consequence of population growth. The features and the intensity of urban sprawl in the Western Balkans have been determined by mathematical and statistical methods, using data from the Urban Atlas database. The main common features and differences related to urban sprawl in the analyzed cities are determined by several factors, which are discussed in the paper. The purpose of the analysis of the intensity of urban sprawl between 2012 and 2018 is to ensure a better understanding of future processes that pose a potential ‘threat’ in environmental terms, but also of other aspects of sustainable development, relevant for bodies and individuals responsible for urban planning. In accordance with the methodology used, the results of the research confirm the presence of urban sprawl in Western Balkan cities, although it has not been proven that there are features common to all cities for any of the analyzed indicators.
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- 2024
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7. POGLED NA ISTORIJSKI RAZVOJ FEMINIZMA.
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Živanović, Maša
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8. The role of magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis and prognosis of dementia.
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Živanović, Milica, Trenkić, Aleksandra Aracki, Milošević, Vuk, Stojanov, Dragan, Mišić, Miroslav, Radovanović, Milica, and Radovanović, Vukota
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- 2023
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9. Kinetics and mechanism of caffeic acid autoxidation in weakly alkaline aqueous solutions in the presence of Mg(II) ions
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Nikolić, Goran M., Živanović, Slavoljub C., Nikolić, Milica G., and Veselinović, Aleksandar M.
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10. THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING CONCEPT IN THE SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF ORGANIZATIONS.
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ŽIVANOVIĆ, Sladjana, DJUROVIĆ, Sandra, ABRAMOVIĆ, Nikola, POBEREZHETS, Olga, and UDOVYCHENKO, Viktoriia
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CORPORATE culture ,ORGANIZATION management ,CONCEPT learning ,ORGANIZATIONAL learning ,ORGANIZATIONAL ideology ,INDUSTRIAL management ,FACTOR analysis - Abstract
The purpose of this research is to address the fact that the changes taking place in society in the socio-economic and environmental spheres determine the need for companies to adapt to these changes in order to survive, as well as contribute to the development of the entire community. The achievement of activities by companies can contribute to the sustainable development of society, which must, first of all, be sustainable in all four aspects: economy, environment, social relations, and management. All four aspects are almost equally important, but management is a process that permeates the other three aspects, and it is impossible to achieve positive results and goals in the three previous areas without it. The national culture, organizational culture, structure, leadership, learning and progressive goals of an enterprise lead it towards sustainable management and business. Human capital within such an organization provides the basis for creativity and innovative ventures. This approach of the organization, with a set of organizational values, beliefs and ways of behavior, influences socially responsible behavior and sustainable management and business. This paper provides an analysis of factors that influence sustainable management and business, such as national culture, organizational culture, organizational learning and leadership, and proposes a model of organizational culture that supports the process of organizational learning and enables the achievement of the ultimate goal: sustainability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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11. Evaluation of a diverse collection of red clover for forage quality and antioxidant activity.
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Vasiljević, Sanja, Radinović, Irena, Branković, Gordana, Krstić, Sanja, Prodanović, Slaven, Živanović, Tomislav, and Katanski, Snežana
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RED clover ,CUT flowers ,LEGUMES ,OXIDANT status ,ANIMAL feeds ,ANTIOXIDANTS ,FIELD crops ,PLOIDY - Abstract
Copyright of Biotechnologie, Agronomie, Societe et Environnement is the property of Les Presses Agronomiques de Gembloux and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2022
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12. Vitamin D3 application and factors of its activity in the adrenal cortex of andropausal rats: A functionally-histological study.
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Ajdžanović, Vladimir, Šošić-Jurjević, Branka, Živanović, Jasmina, Miler, Marko, Stanković, Sanja, Ranin, Jovan, and Filipović, Branko
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Vitamin D supplementation in aging subjects manifests a positive effect on various health-related parameters. We performed a functionally-histological analysis of the adrenal cortex regarding the factors of vitamin D activity and corticosterone output after vitamin D3 application in a rat model of the andropause. Middle-aged Wistar rats were divided into sham operated (SO ; n=8), orchidectomized (Orx ; n=8) and vitamin D3-treated orchidectomized (Orx+vit. D ; n=8) groups. Vitamin D3 (5 μg/kg b.m.) was administered subcutaneously for three weeks, while the SO and Orx groups received the vehicle alone. Set objectives were achieved using histochemistry/immunohistochemistry, stereology, ultrastructural and biochemical analyses. Orchidectomy (Orx) decreased the adrenal cortex-related volume densities of vascular (p<0,0001), vitamin D receptor (VDR; p<0,0166), cytochrome P450 oxidase 2R1 (CYP 2R1; p<0,0001) and cytochrome P450 oxidase 24 (CYP 24; p<0,0001) depots, but increased the volume density of cytochrome P450 27B1 (CYP 27B1; p<0,0001) depots. In Orx+vit. D rats, increase of the adrenal cortex-related volume densities of collagen (p<0,0001), VDR (p<0,0001) and CYP 2R1 (p<0,0001) depots as well as the lipid-droplet diameter (p<0,0001) in adrenocortical outer zona fasciculata cells was observed, while a decrease of volume densities of the vascular (p<0,0001), CYP 27B1 (p<0,0001) and CYP 24 (p<0,0001) depots was registered, all versus Orx group. Plasma level of ACTH was decreased (p=0,0155) and serum concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 and corticosterone were increased (p<0,0001 and p=0,0187, respectively), all after the same treatment. Increased corticosterone output after vitamin D3 application to andropausal rats appears not to be related to increased availability of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 and decreased degradation of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 in adrenal tissue, but rather involves the central regulatory mechanisms. • Vitamin D3 supplementation is beneficial for maintaining health in the elderly. • Enzymes CYP 2R1 and CYP 27B1 activate vitamin D3, and CYP 24 inactivates its forms. • In the rat adrenal cortex, the active vitamin D3 form is available upon application. • The capacity for corticosterone secretion in vitamin D3 treated rats is increased. • Central effects seem to be responsible for this feedback-driven corticosterone output. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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13. Does miliary sarcoidosis really exist? A case report and review of the literature.
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KAŠIKOVIĆ LEČIĆ, S., LOVRENSKI, A., ĐOKIĆ, J., POPOVIĆ, M., JAVORAC, J., MILENKOVIĆ, A., and ŽIVANOVIĆ, D.
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BACKGROUND: Miliary sarcoidosis is a rare form of sarcoidosis characterized by numerous miliary-like micronodules dispersed throughout the lungs. It has been documented in less than 1% of all sarcoidosis cases. We first described a rare case of miliary sarcoidosis and then conducted a literature review on the subject. CASE PRESENTATION: A 51-year-old male complained about a progressive loss of appetite, significant weight loss, occasional night sweats, and fatigue. After a thorough clinical exploration, a differential diagnosis of miliary lung disease was suspected - miliary tuberculosis, fungal infection, metastatic pulmonary carcinoma, or sarcoidosis. High-resolution chest computed tomography revealed bilateral diffuse micronodules with mediastinal lymphadenopathy. Histopathological analysis of transbronchial bioptic tissue identified non-caseating epithelioid granulomas, while no malignant cells were found. Lung tuberculosis and fungal infections were excluded. The levels of angiotensin-converting enzyme in the blood, as well as serum's and 24-hour urine calcium levels, were elevated. After a multidisciplinary discussion, the diagnosis of miliary pulmonary sarcoidosis was established. The patient was treated with prednisone for a total of 9 months, with full clinical and radiological recovery. Using PubMed, we also conducted a review of the literature on this topic and discovered only a few case reports of patients with miliary sarcoidosis, with just one systematic review accessible. The key findings of studies investigating patients diagnosed with miliary sarcoidosis are tabularly displayed. CONCLUSIONS: Miliary sarcoidosis is an uncommon type of pulmonary sarcoidosis that can mimic several entities that manifest as miliary nodules. Most patients require treatment since it can have a significant impact on lung function. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
14. The effects of different conditioning contraction protocols of post-activation performance enhancement on variables of eccentric phases and concentric phase of vertical jumps.
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ŽIVANOVIĆ, VLADIMIR
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Purpose Investigation of the influence of different conditioning contraction protocols on the eccentric variables in terms depth of descent of body centre of mass at countermovement jump as well as capacity of muscle force, power, and velocity at countermovement jump, and depth jump, i.e., velocity at time of rebound both mentioned jumps. Methods In a sample of 29-students (age: 19.6 ± 0.8), 1 repetition maximum was determined by estimating 10 repetition maximum, to be stratified in a six-week workout. Static group practiced hold back squat at 120° for 12 seconds, dynamic group practiced back squat at 120° (x8) for 12 seconds, and combined group practiced 2 back squat at 120° and 2 seconds endurance (x2) for 12 seconds. Control group had a 6 to 8 hours of activity per week. After the pre-contractions, they continuously performed shock-plyometrics (50 cm box), triple jump and 5-meter sprint. Training load was 80% of 1 repetition maximum. Results A statistically significant increase (13.3, and 9.3%) was found in spontaneous descent of body centre of mass at static and dynamic group, unlike in combined and control group (4.4, and 5.5%). In variables force, power, and velocity eccentric phases of countermovement jumps, significant performance ranges of experimental groups from 5.9 to 13.3% were found, unlike in depth jump variables for which there was no significance. Concentric variable in terms velocity time of rebound countermovement jump exhibits significance for dynamic and combined groups in values (3.4, and 4.3%), i.e., same variable of depth jump for static, dynamic, and combined groups in values (2.0, 2.9, 4.1%, respectively; p=0.05). Conclusion The most indicated increases in variable, velocity at time of rebound at both jumps, were observed after the dynamic loads, referring to sublimated eccentric and concentric manifestations of muscular effects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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15. The COVID-19 pandemic - related psychological distress and job burnout among Serbian pharmacy practitioners: a cross-sectional online study.
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ŽIVANOVIĆ, D., JAVORAC, J., STOJKOV, S., JEVTIĆ, M., KNEŽEVIĆ, J., BLANUŠA, J., GRBIĆ, D. ŠTIMAC, KUSTURICA, M. PAUT, LJEŠKOVIĆ, N. JOVANOVIĆ, and TODOROVIĆ, N.
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OBJECTIVE: The current COVID-19 pandemic has increased occupational stress for all healthcare providers, making job burnout one of the most common and largely unrecognized mental health issues among healthcare professionals. Besides physicians and nurses, pharmacy practitioners were "front-line" healthcare professionals with a critical and unique role in the public health crisis. Considering this, the aim of this study was to examine distress levels and the prevalence of job burnout among Serbian pharmacy practitioners in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: This cross-sectional online study was conducted in April and May of 2020. A total of 176 pharmacy practitioners anonymously and voluntarily completed the two-section questionnaire, consisting of Copenhagen burnout inventory, CBI and 4DSQ Distress subscale. The two-section questionnaire was distributed online, among various social-media groups of pharmacy practitioners, as well as by personal contacts following the "snowball" sampling method. RESULTS: Results revealed moderately high burnout scores in our sample. The majority of the participants showed signs of personal-related job burnout, followed by work-related and client-related burnout. A strongly elevated distress level was obtained in almost two-thirds of study respondents. In addition, a significant and high correlation of all CBI subscales with distress was found, as well as medium correlations with sleep duration shortening as a mediator between distress and job burnout. CONCLUSIONS: Results of our study showed that job burnout significantly increased among pharmacy practitioners during the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, we discovered that stress has an indirect impact on study participants' burnout via insufficient sleep. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
16. PORTFOLIO DIVERSIFICATION DURING COVID-19 OUTBREAK: IS GOLD A HEDGE AND A SAFE-HAVEN ASSET?
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Živanović, Vladimir, Vitomir, Jelena, and Đorđević, Bojan
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COVID-19 pandemic ,PRECIOUS metals ,GOLD ,INVESTMENT policy ,AGGREGATE demand ,PORTFOLIO diversification ,CRYPTOCURRENCIES - Abstract
Price changes on all international financial and commodity markets have shown a significant correlation. The correlation dependence increased due to macroeconomic changes that led to cyclical economic trends caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the new economic circumstances, there has been a change in investment strategy of individual and institutional investors. The investment portfolios have increased in demand related to the purchase of gold, seen as a safe-haven asset, which has led to significant growth in aggregate demand on the international precious metals market. This paper deals with a dynamic conditional correlation (DCC) between the investment in gold as an asset and the movement of major world market indices. We used cryptocurrency (bitcoin) volatility as an independent variable in the model. We tested its correlation to the other major market indices and gold as a safe-haven asset. Related to a proposed model based on GARCH DCC and the Generalised Reduced Gradient (GDR) algorithm, we set up the Hedging Effectiveness (HE) index and an optimally weighted investment portfolio. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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17. Measuring pharmacovigilance knowledge and attitudes among healthcare sciences students: development and validation of a universal questionnaire.
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ŽIVANOVIĆ, D., JOVIN, V. MIJATOVIĆ, JAVORAC, J., KVRGIĆ, S., RAŠKOVIĆ, A., STOJKOV, S., LEČIĆ, S. KAŠIKOVIĆ, SAVIĆ, N., KRALJ, M., and MILENKOVIĆ, A.
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OBJECTIVE: Pharmacovigilance education and reporting of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are important competencies that healthcare sciences students should develop before completing their studies and entering clinical practice. Since students frequently lack adequate knowledge in this area and fail to recognize the importance of ADRs monitoring and reporting, the aim of this study was to develop and validate a unique and reliable instrument for assessing health sciences students' knowledge and attitudes toward pharmacovigilance and ADRs reporting. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted from February to July 2021 to examine students' knowledge and attitudes toward pharmacovigilance activities. Students of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and nursing science of three faculties in the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, Serbia were examined. A total of 211 of them completed the specially designed, three-section questionnaire (Demographic data section, Pharmacovigilance Knowledge test, PVKT, and Pharmacovigilance Attitude Questionnaire, PVAQ). The questionnaire was posted on the Google Forms platform, and the link was distributed to respondents via the official websites and social networks of all three faculties. RESULTS: Findings demonstrated good psychometric properties and reliability of the ques-tionnaire. Six questions were removed from the PVKT after item analyses. After excluding these items, the calculated ordinal alpha of the final version of the PVKT, which included 14 items, was good (aord = 0.83), as were other statistical indicators. PVAQ reliability testing also revealed great performance of this questionnaire-calculated ordinal alpha for two PVAQ subscales was excellent (aord = 0.91, for both scales). CONCLUSIONS: This questionnaire has favorable validity and reliability in assessing healthcare sciences students' knowledge and attitudes toward pharmacovigilance and ADRs reporting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
18. ABP1–TMK auxin perception for global phosphorylation and auxin canalization
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Friml, Jiří, Gallei, Michelle, Gelová, Zuzana, Johnson, Alexander, Mazur, Ewa, Monzer, Aline, Rodriguez, Lesia, Roosjen, Mark, Verstraeten, Inge, Živanović, Branka D., Zou, Minxia, Fiedler, Lukáš, Giannini, Caterina, Grones, Peter, Hrtyan, Mónika, Kaufmann, Walter A., Kuhn, Andre, Narasimhan, Madhumitha, Randuch, Marek, Rýdza, Nikola, Takahashi, Koji, Tan, Shutang, Teplova, Anastasia, Kinoshita, Toshinori, Weijers, Dolf, and Rakusová, Hana
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The phytohormone auxin triggers transcriptional reprogramming through a well-characterized perception machinery in the nucleus. By contrast, mechanisms that underlie fast effects of auxin, such as the regulation of ion fluxes, rapid phosphorylation of proteins or auxin feedback on its transport, remain unclear1–3. Whether auxin-binding protein 1 (ABP1) is an auxin receptor has been a source of debate for decades1,4. Here we show that a fraction of Arabidopsis thalianaABP1 is secreted and binds auxin specifically at an acidic pH that is typical of the apoplast. ABP1 and its plasma-membrane-localized partner, transmembrane kinase 1 (TMK1), are required for the auxin-induced ultrafast global phospho-response and for downstream processes that include the activation of H+-ATPase and accelerated cytoplasmic streaming. abp1and tmkmutants cannot establish auxin-transporting channels and show defective auxin-induced vasculature formation and regeneration. An ABP1(M2X) variant that lacks the capacity to bind auxin is unable to complement these defects in abp1mutants. These data indicate that ABP1 is the auxin receptor for TMK1-based cell-surface signalling, which mediates the global phospho-response and auxin canalization.
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19. Bioengineered Silver Nanoparticles Suppress Cancer and Atherosclerosis by Inducing Oxidative Stress
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Qamar, Safi Ur Rehman, Košarić, Jelena, Virijević, Katarina, Pavić, Jelena, Živanović, Marko, Ćirić, Andrija, and Filipović, Nenad
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20. COVID-19 associated pulmonary embolism with D-dimer values within the referent range: a case report and review of the literature.
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JAVORAC, J., ŽIVANOVIĆ, D., STOJKOV, S., MILIČIĆ1, J. Đ., FRADELOS, E., and SAVIĆ, N.
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OBJECTIVE: COVID-19 is associated with an increased incidence of pulmonary embolism (PE). Elevated D-dimer levels are linked to an increased risk of PE and poor clinical outcome. We reported a case of PE in a COVID-19 patient with normal D-dimer levels and conducted a review of the literature on the subject. CASE REPORT: A 38-year-old man with no prior comorbidities returned to the COVID-19 outpatient clinic 36 hours after being discharged from the hospital, where he had been treated for COVID-19 pneumonia. He reported a sudden feeling of dyspnea and chest pain. The physical examination was unremarkable. No new changes were detected on the chest X-ray. D-dimer and cardiac-specific markers values were within the referent range. The patient underwent an urgent computerized tomography pulmonary angiography which revealed signs of bilateral arterial thrombosis. He was treated with a therapeutic dose of low molecular weight heparin and discharged after 15 days, with a recommendation to use a direct oral anticoagulant. CONCLUSIONS: Healthcare professionals should be aware that PE can occur as a late complication of COVID-19. Clinical suspicion of PE should lead physicians to use additional diagnostic methods to confirm or rule out PE, even if D-dimer levels are within the referent range. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
21. The influence of Mg(II) and Ca(II) ions on the autoxidation of 4-methylcatechol in weakly alkaline aqueous solutions
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Nikolić, Milica G., Krstić, Nenad S., Živanović, Slavoljub C., and Nikolić, Goran M.
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22. Impact of the measurement conditions and compression paddle on mammography dosimeter response.
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Costa de Castro, Maysa, Toroi, Paula, Kortesniemi, Mika, Lindholm, Carita, Pinto, Massimo, Rinaldi, Luigi, Tietäväinen, Aino, Tikkanen, Joonas, and Živanović, Miloš
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• Impact of the measurement conditions was evaluated on mammography dosimeters. • Measurement condition might have a significant > 5 % impact on the response of a semiconductor-based X-ray multimeter. • X-ray multimeter should be calibrated with the correct settings and representative beams. The effect of mammography measurement conditions was investigated to evaluate their impact on measurement uncertainties in clinical practice. The most prominent physical X-ray beam quantities i.e., − air kerma, half-value layer, and X-ray tube voltage − were examined by measuring the response of two ionization chambers and six X-ray multimeters (XMMs) of different models. Measurements were performed using several anode/filter combinations and both with and without the compression paddle in the X-ray beam. Maximum differences of higher than 6 % were found for all quantities when the dosimeter displayed value was compared with the reference value or the variation within the clinical anode/filter combinations Mo/Mo and Mo/Rh were considered. The study showed that the calibration procedure with the W/Al anode/filter combination was reliable only for ionization chambers, and the response of XMMs varies in such a way that the calibration coefficient cannot be predicted between various measurement conditions used in calibration and clinical practices. XMM calibrations are typically performed without a compression paddle in the beam, and the response of the XMM changes when radiation quality is slightly altered. If XMM specific data is not available, based on this study, an additional uncertainty of 2 % (k = 1) could be used as a typical estimate, at least for air kerma measurements. XMMs should be used for clinical measurements in mammography only with correct settings. If the correct settings are not available, the XMMs should not be used or used only with extreme caution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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23. Cognitive impairment and depression after acute myocardial infarction: associations with ejection fraction and demographic characteristics
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Dikić, Aleksandar, Radmilo, Ljiljana, Živanović, Željko, Keković, Goran, Sekulić, Slobodan, Kovačić, Zoran, and Radmilo, Ruža
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Cognitive impairment and depression are often associated with acute myocardial infarction, however, the risk factors for their occurrence after myocardial infarction are still unclear. To determine the effect of reduced ejection fraction and demographic characteristics on the occurrence of cognitive impairment and depression after myocardial infarction. In the prospective study, the final sample consisted of 82 patients. Based on the value of the ejection fraction, the patients were divided into those with a value of < 40% and those having a value of ≥ 40%. Demographic data (age, gender, education), and data on comorbidities, were collected from the patients’ medical history. The instruments of studies were: Mini-mental test and Beck depression inventory. The occurrence of cognitive impairment and depression was not, to a significant degree, associated with the level of ejection fraction. In contrast, demographics have shown positive predictive effects. Among demographic characteristics, the age of the patient proved to be a significant predictor for the occurrence of cognitive impairment (p= 0.004). The probability of cognitive impairment increases 1.16 times for each year of life. Significant depression predictor was female gender (p= 0.014). The probability of depression was 3.5 times greater for female gender. Cognitive impairment after acute myocardial infarction is more common in older patients, and depression in more common in women.
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- 2021
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24. The Docimologically Based Evaluation of Knowledge in Vocational Education of Healthcare Professionals.
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Živanović, Dejan, Javorac, Jovan, Friganović, Adriano, and Fradelos, Evangelos
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VOCATIONAL education ,MEDICAL personnel ,ASSESSMENT of education ,ACHIEVEMENT gains (Education) - Abstract
Copyright of Croatian Journal of Education / Hrvatski Časopis za Odgoj i Obrazovanje is the property of Uciteljski Fakultet u Zagrebu and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2020
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25. Citrus Flavanones Upregulate Thyrotroph Sirt1 and Differently Affect Thyroid Nrf2 Expressions in Old-Aged Wistar Rats.
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Miler, Marko, Živanović, Jasmina, Ajdžanović, Vladimir, Milenkovic, Dragan, Jarić, Ivana, Šošić-Jurjević, Branka, and Milošević, Verica
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- 2020
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26. Influence of bone substitute PerOssal® on bone marrrow mesenchymal stem cells.
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Obradović, Hristina, Häusner, Sebastian, Trivanović, Drenka, Živanović, Milena, Spasovski, Duško, Herrmann, Marietta, and Jauković, Aleksandra
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MESENCHYMAL stem cells ,BONE substitutes ,BONE regeneration ,CALCIUM sulfate ,BONE growth ,BONE marrow - Abstract
INTRODUCTION: PerOssal
® is biologically degradable and osteoconductive bone substitute consisting of nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite (51.5 %) and calcium sulfate (48.5 %). It is used for bone defect treatments as a synthetic carrier for antibiotics suitable for infected areas. Since the effect of PerOssal® has not been investigated so far in combination with mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) for bone tissue regeneration, we aimed to explore in vitro whether this material can support growth and osteogenesis of MSC from bone marrow (BM-MSC). Materials and Methods: BM-MSC were isolated from BM mononuclear cell fraction of human healthy donors and cultivated in standard conditions. One pellet of PerOssal® was dissolved in 10 ml of Phosphate Buffered Saline and added to cells in different ratios. Viability of BM-MSC was assessed by MTT test after one, five and seven days. Migration capacity of BM-MSC was followed by both scratch assay and transwell system, while osteogenic potential was investigated by histochemical staining after induced osteogenic differentiation. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: Initial experiments showed that BM-MSC adhere to PerOssal® surface. Considering that culture media induced decomposition of PerOssal® which aggravated functional evaluation of attached BM-MSC, our further in vitro studies were directed on testing the effects of different PerOssal® dilutions on BM-MSC functional properties. Our results demonstrated that at all dilutions tested PerOssal® didn’t affect viability of BM-MSC in a shortterm treatment, while in higher doses it decreased cell viability at day 7. At the same time point, morphology of BMMSC was changed with high dose of PerOssal® . On the other side, at lower doses PerOssal® stimulated migration of BMMSC as demonstrated by both scratch and transwell assays. As for the analyses of BM-MSC osteogenic differentiation, stimulatory effect on early osteogenesis was noticed for lower PerOssal® doses, opposite to decreased BM-MSC osteogenesis observed when higher doses were applied. CONCLUSIONS: These data imply that osteoinductive effect of PerOssal® related to BM-MSC recruitment likely considers later phases of material resorption corresponding to its lower concentrations. For potential use as a biomaterial for cell therapy in tissue engineering, PerOssal should be applied in lower doses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]® - Published
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27. Effects of different doped hydroxyapatite‐based materials on healing of critical size calvaria bone defects in rats.
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Busarać, Nikola, Kasalović, Irena, Živanović, Suzana, Matić, Tamara, Veljović, Đorđe, Ljujić, Biljana, and Papić, Miloš
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CALVARIA ,HEALING ,MAGNESIUM ions ,BONE regeneration ,CONE beam computed tomography ,LABORATORY rats - Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Nanosized synthetic hydroxyapatite (HAp), closely resembling biological apatite found in human bones and teeth, is extensively studied for its potential in hard tissue repair. Ion-doping of HAp with therapeutic ions is emerging as a promising strategy to mimic biological apatite, promoting specific biological responses such as osteogenesis, angiogenesis, increased cell proliferation, and antimicrobial activity. The aim of our study was to explore and compare the effects of Sr,Cu co-doped α tricalcium phosphate (αTCP) with/without Mg doped HAP on healing of critical size rat calvaria defects in vivo. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Nanosized HAp powders, both single-ion doped with 5 mol.% Mg and co-doped with 3 mol.% Sr and 0.4 mol.% Cu ions, were synthesized using a modified hydrothermal method and α-TCP powder was obtained by calcination of the doped HAp at 1500°C for 2 h. Six male Wistar Albino rats, 8 weeks old, were used to surgically induce two 5 mm bone defects on calvaria. The defects were augmented with either Sr,Cu αTCP with/without Mg HAp material or with “gold standard” material, Bio-OSS (Geistlich Pharma, Wolhusen, Switzerland). Animals were sacrificed 8 weeks after augmentation. Collected tissues were further analyzed using CBCT, histology and qRT-PCR. Collected data were analyzed statistically. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: Results of CBCT analysis presented high defect closure using Bio-OSS and Sr,Cu αTCP, and median level of closure when using Sr,Cu αTCP/Mg HAp (p<0.05). This difference could be due to high levels of endothelial cell stimulation by magnesium ions contributing to higher closure by fibrous tissue as presented in our histological analysis. However, using both Sr,Cu αTCP or Sr,Cu αTCP/Mg HAp resulted in stimulating mineralized tissue deposition. In our qRT-PCR analysis, Sr,Cu αTCP and Bio-OSS similarly (p>0.05) increased the expression of proinflammatory cytokine TNF-α, unlike using Sr,Cu αTCP/Mg HAp which showed lower levels (p<0.05). This could again be appointed to the aforementioned effect of magnesium ions. Interestingly, both Sr,Cu αTCP and Sr,Cu αTCP/Mg HAp presented higher expression of TGFβ, a growth factor connected with better bone regeneration, compared to BioOSS. Additionally, all tested materials presented similarly high expression of ALP, known marker of osteogenic differentiation. However, Bio-OSS presented significantly higher RANKL/OPG ratio, a marker indicating osteoclastic activity, compared to Sr,Cu αTCP, while Sr,Cu αTCP/Mg HAp showed the lowest values. CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrates that Sr,Cu αTCP and Sr,Cu αTCP/Mg HAp exhibit promising bone healing outcomes of critical size calvaria defects, comparable to that of Bio-OSS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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28. Armillaria ostoyae extracts inhibit EMT of cancer cell lines via TGF-β and Wnt/β-catenin signaling components.
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Jovanović, Milena, Virijević, Katarina, Grujović, Mirjana, Ćirić, Andrija, Petrović, Ivica, Arsenijević, Dejan, Živanović, Marko, Ljujić, Biljana, and Šeklić, Dragana
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CANCER cells ,CELL lines ,CATENINS ,CELL migration ,PHENOLIC acids ,WNT signal transduction ,ETHER (Anesthetic) ,ETHANOL - Abstract
Armillaria ostoyae is an edible mushroom, appreciated in human nutrition, with several medicinal properties already proven. However, its phenolic composition and effects on cancer have never been investigated so far, especially regarding specific signaling pathways included in first steps of cancer metastatic process, epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and migration. We report phenolic profile of two Armillaria ostoyae extracts, ethanol and diethyl ether (E and DE) and their effects on colorectal carcinoma (HCT-116) and cervical adenocarcinoma (HeLa) cells. Phenolics were detected using HPLC, while effects on cancer cells were investigated using MTT test; expression of markers related to EMT on gene and protein level by flow cytometry, immunofluorescence and qRT-PCR method. Antimigratory potential was assessed on collective and individual type of migration by Wound healing assay and RTCA technique. Sinapic acid was detected as the main phenolic component in E , while rutin and naringin were dominant in DE type of extract. Extracts notably suppressed pro-EMT markers: vimentin, N-cadherin, β-catenin, Snail, Smad2 and MMP-9, and elevated anti-EMT marker E-cadherin. Consequently, collective and single cell migration were significantly inhibited via regulation of TGF-β and Wnt/β-catenin signaling components. DE extract was more efficient in suppression of EMT and migration of colorectal and cervical cancer cells. [Display omitted] • First report on A. ostoyae mushroom extracts on cancer cells. • Diethyl ether and ethanolic extracts had anti-EMT effect on cancer cells. • Molecular mechanism of action via regulation of TGF-β and Wnt signaling pathways. • Colorectal cancer HCT-116 cells were more sensitive to applied extracts. • A. ostoyae , novel, promising and noteworthy natural source of biological activity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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29. Molecular Structure and Interactions of Lipids in the Outer Membrane of Living Cells Based on Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering and Liposome Models
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Živanović, Vesna, Milewska, Adrianna, Leosson, Kristjan, and Kneipp, Janina
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The distribution and interaction of lipids determine the structure and function of the cellular membrane. Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) is used for selective molecular probing of the cell membrane of living fibroblast cells grown adherently on gold nanoisland substrates across their whole contact areas with the substrate, enabling mapping of the membrane’s composition and interaction. From the SERS data, the localization and distribution of different lipids and their interactions, together with proteins in the outer cell membrane, are inferred. Interpretation of the spectra is mainly supported by comparison with the spectra of model liposomes composed of phosphatidylcholine, sphingomyelin, and cholesterol obtained on the same gold substrate. The interaction of the liposomes with the substrate differs from that with gold nanoparticles. The SERS maps indicate colocalization of ordered lipid domains with cholesterol in the living cells. They support the observation of ordered membrane regions of micrometer dimensions in the outer leaflet of the cell membrane that are rich in sphingomyelin. Moreover, the spectra of the living cells contain bands from the groups of the lipid heads, phosphate, choline, and ethanolamine, combined with those from membrane proteins, as indicated by signals assigned to prenyl attachment. Elucidating the composition and structure of lipid membranes in living cells can find application in many fields of research.
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30. Commentary: registered adverse events following COVID-19 immunization in Serbia.
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ŽIVANOVIĆ, D., JOVIN, V. M., JAVORAC, J., ILIĆ, M., and ZELIĆ, P.
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The article presents the discussion on immunization being the key factor for prevention and suppression of SARS CoV-2 infection. Topics include pharmacovigilance being the crucial and most reliable source of all drug safety information, for patients, and healthcare professionals; and pain, swelling and redness, followed by systemic reactions such as fever, muscle pain, joint pain, tremor, weakness, headache, and nausea.
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31. Two-stage segment linearization as part of the thermocouple measurement chain
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Živanović, Dragan and Simić, Milan
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An implementation of a two-stage piece-wise linearization method for reduction of the thermocouple approximation error is presented in the paper. First, the whole thermocouple measurement chain of a transducer is described, and possible error is analysed to define the required level of accuracy for linearization of the transfer characteristics. Evaluation of linearization functions and analysis of approximation errors are performed by the virtual instrumentation software package LabVIEW. The method is appropriate for thermocouples and other sensors where nonlinearity varies a lot over the range of input values. The basic principle of this method is to first transform the abscissa of the transfer function by a linear segment look-up table in such a way that significantly nonlinear parts of the input range are expanded before a standard piece-wise linearization. In this way, applying equal-segment linearization two times has a similar effect to non-equal-segment linearization. For a given examples of the thermocouple transfer functions, the suggested method provides significantly better reduction of the approximation error, than the standard segment linearization, with equal memory consumption for look-up tables. The simple software implementation of this two-stage linearization method allows it to be applied in low calculation power microcontroller measurement transducers, as a replacement of the standard piece-wise linear approximation method.
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32. Finite Difference Approximation of a Generalized Time-Fractional Telegraph Equation
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Delić, Aleksandra, Jovanović, Boško S., and Živanović, Sandra
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We consider a class of a generalized time-fractional telegraph equations. The existence of a weak solution of the corresponding initial-boundary value problem has been proved. A finite difference scheme approximating the problem is proposed, and its stability is proved. An estimate for the rate of convergence, in special discrete energetic Sobolev’s norm, is obtained. The theoretical results are confirmed by numerical examples.
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33. Citrus Flavanones Upregulate Thyrotroph Sirt1 and Differently Affect Thyroid Nrf2 Expressions in Old-Aged Wistar Rats
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Miler, Marko, Živanović, Jasmina, Ajdžanović, Vladimir, Milenkovic, Dragan, Jarić, Ivana, Šošić-Jurjević, Branka, and Milošević, Verica
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A growing population of elderly people consume citrus flavanones, naringenin, and hesperetin in the form of fruits or juices. Flavanones are bioactives with potent antioxidant properties and have potential in slowing down the aging process. Because flavanones exert controversial effects on pituitary–thyroid functioning, our study on the old-aged rat model aimed to elucidate the mechanism by which naringenin and hesperetin affect this axis. Naringenin and hesperetin increased the Sirt1mRNA level by 91 and 71% (p< 0.05), which was followed by increased Sirt1 expression by 20 and 15% (p< 0.05), respectively. Only naringenin decreased thyroid-stimulating hormone expression by 20% (p< 0.05). Thyroid peroxidase protein expression was upregulated after naringenin or hesperetin by 62 and 43% (p< 0.05), respectively. Naringenin lowered mRNA levels of Tpo, Sod1, Sod2, Cat, and Nrf2by 50, 32, 45, 35, and 42% (p< 0.05), respectively, and increased Gpxby 54% (p< 0.05), while hesperetin decreased Sod1and Sod2mRNA levels by 46 and 55% (p< 0.05), respectively. Naringenin increased the protein expressions of Nrf2 and SOD2 by 58 and 50% (p< 0.05), respectively, and decreased SOD1 expression by 48% (p< 0.05), while hesperetin protein decreased expressions of SOD1 and Nrf2 by 63 and 32% (p< 0.05), respectively. Altogether, our findings suggest that citrus flavanones contribute to restoring the impaired thyroid functioning in the old-aged rats.
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34. Radon and thoron exhalation rate measurements from building materials used in Serbia
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Čeliković, Igor T., Pantelić, Gordana K., Živanović, Miloš Z., Vukanac, Ivana S., Krneta Nikolić, Jelena D., Kandić, Aleksandar B., and Lončar, Boris B.
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The second most important source of indoor radon, after soil beneath dwelling, is building material. With the increase in environmental awareness and new energy-saving policies, residents tend to replace the existing windows with tighter windows, which leads to a decrease in air exchange rate and consequently an increase in indoor radon concentration. In case of low exchange rates, dose caused by inhalation of radon and its progeny can exceed external dose originating from the radium content in the surrounding building material. In this paper, surface exhalation rates of radon (222Rn) and thoron (220Rn) from typical building materials used for construction and interior decoration of houses in Serbia were investigated. Surface exhalation rate measurements were performed using the closed-chamber method, while concentrations of radon and thoron in the chamber were continuously measured using an active device, RTM1688-2, produced by SARAD® GmbH. Finally, the impact of the replacement of windows on the indoor radon concentration was estimated.
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35. Combined orthodontic-surgical approach in the treatment of impacted upper canines.
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Ivanović, Dragan, Tomić, Slavoljub, Davidović, Lado, Nogo-Živanović, Dajana, and Ivanović, Tanja
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IMPACTION of teeth ,CORRECTIVE orthodontics ,THIRD molars ,DECIDUOUS teeth ,ORAL surgeons ,ORTHODONTIC appliances ,ROOT resorption (Teeth) - Abstract
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36. Attitudes to and prevalence of bee product usage in pediatric pulmonology patients.
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Živanović, Snežana, Pavlović, Dragana, Stojanović, Nikola, and Veljković, Milica
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For hundreds of years honey and bee products have been used in diets and as a home remedies. In order to assess the prevalence of bee products usage in pediatric pulmonary patients, an anonymous survey of parents/guardians was conducted. A cross-sectional study was performed in the pediatric pulmonology outpatients clinic using a questionnaire which contained 20 open-ended and closed questions. Of 138 questionnaires distributed, 120 were fully completed and included in the analysis. 79% of the respondents had given their child some form of bee product to alleviate health problems (e.g. asthma and bronchitis), which most frequently included meadow honey, propolis and royal jelly. Living in the city and older age of parents/guardians significantly increased the probability of using bee products. Products were usually purchased in pharmacies or beekeepers shops. Bee product blends, used by ≈74%, were often produced at home, and they contained a variety of plant ingredients (pine needles, black radish, dandelions, onions, ginger, thyme, St Johns' Wort, yarrow, etc.). More than a half reported better improvements combining bee products and prescribed medicines. A few very mild side-effects were reported by 5% and one case of an allergic reaction to propolis. Medicinal usage of bee products among pediatric pulmonology patients in South- East Serbia is widespread. Almost all interviewed parents/guardians would like to learn more about bee products and the possibilities for their safe and effective application. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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37. A fitness landscape instability governs the morphological diversity of tip-growing cells
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Ohairwe, Maxim E., Živanović, Branka D., and Rojas, Enrique R.
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Cellular morphology affects many aspects of cellular and organismal physiology. This makes it challenging to dissect the evolutionary basis for specific morphologies since various cellular functions may exert competing selective pressures on this trait, and the influence of these pressures will depend on the specific mechanisms of morphogenesis. In this light, we combined experiment and theory to investigate the complex basis for morphological diversity among tip-growing cells from across the tree of life. We discovered that an instability in the widespread mechanism of “inflationary” tip growth leads directly to a bifurcation in the common fitness landscape of tip-growing cells, which imposes a strict global constraint on their morphologies. This result rationalizes the morphology of an enormous diversity of important fungal, plant, protistan, and bacterial systems. More broadly, our study elucidates the principle that strong evolutionary constraints on complex traits, like biological form, may emerge from emergent instabilities within developmental systems.
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38. Armillaria ostoyaeextracts inhibit EMT of cancer cell lines viaTGF-β and Wnt/β-catenin signaling components
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Jovanović, Milena, Virijević, Katarina, Grujović, Mirjana, Ćirić, Andrija, Petrović, Ivica, Arsenijević, Dejan, Živanović, Marko, Ljujić, Biljana, and Šeklić, Dragana
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Armillaria ostoyaeis an edible mushroom, appreciated in human nutrition, with several medicinal properties already proven. However, its phenolic composition and effects on cancer have never been investigated so far, especially regarding specific signaling pathways included in first steps of cancer metastatic process, epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and migration. We report phenolic profile of two Armillaria ostoyaeextracts, ethanol and diethyl ether (Eand DE) and their effects on colorectal carcinoma (HCT-116) and cervical adenocarcinoma (HeLa) cells. Phenolics were detected using HPLC, while effects on cancer cells were investigated using MTT test; expression of markers related to EMT on gene and protein level by flow cytometry, immunofluorescence and qRT-PCR method. Antimigratory potential was assessed on collective and individual type of migration by Wound healing assay and RTCA technique. Sinapic acid was detected as the main phenolic component in E, while rutin and naringin were dominant in DEtype of extract. Extracts notably suppressed pro-EMT markers: vimentin, N-cadherin, β-catenin, Snail, Smad2 and MMP-9, and elevated anti-EMT marker E-cadherin. Consequently, collective and single cell migration were significantly inhibited viaregulation of TGF-β and Wnt/β-catenin signaling components. DEextract was more efficient in suppression of EMT and migration of colorectal and cervical cancer cells.
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39. Synthesis of Camphor-Derived Bis(pyrazolylpyridine) Rhodium(III) Complexes: Structure–Reactivity Relationships and Biological Activity.
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Petrović, Angelina, Milutinović, Milan M., Petri, Edward T., Živanović, Marko, Milivojević, Nevena, Puchta, Ralph, Scheurer, Andreas, Korzekwa, Jana, Klisurić, Olivera R., and Bogojeski, Jovana
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40. The Implementation of Dais Repository in ISL SASA.
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Živanović, Vladimir
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41. Daidzein upregulates anti-aging protein Klotho and NaPi 2a cotransporter in a rat model of the andropause.
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Živanović, Jasmina, Jarić, Ivana, Ajdžanović, Vladimir, Mojić, Marija, Miler, Marko, Šošić-Jurjević, Branka, Milošević, Verica, and Filipović, Branko
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DAIDZEIN ,AGING prevention ,SODIUM cotransport systems ,ANDROPAUSE ,LABORATORY rats - Abstract
Abstract In a rat model of the andropause we aimed to examine the influence of daidzein, soy isoflavone, on the structure and function of parathyroid glands (PTG) and the expression levels of some of the crucial regulators of Ca
2+ and Pi homeostasis in the kidney, and to compare these effects with the effects of estradiol, serving as a positive control. Middle-aged (16-month-old) male Wistar rats were divided into the following groups: sham-operated (SO), orchidectomized (Orx), orchidectomized and estradiol-treated (Orx + E; 0.625 mg/kg b.w./day, s.c.) as well as orchidectomized and daidzein-treated (Orx + D; 30 mg/kg b.w./day, s.c.) group. Every treated group had a corresponding control group. PTH serum concentration was decreased in Orx + E and Orx + D groups by 10% and 21% (p < 0.05) respectively, in comparison with the Orx. PTG volume was decreased in Orx + E group by 16% (p < 0.05), when compared to the Orx. In Orx + E group expression of NaPi 2a was lower (p < 0.05), while NaPi 2a abundance in Orx + D animals was increased (p < 0.05), when compared to Orx. Expression of PTH1R was increased (p < 0.05) in Orx + E group, while in Orx + D animals the same parameter was decreased (p < 0.05), in comparison with Orx. Klotho expression was elevated (p < 0.05) in Orx + D rats, in regard to Orx. Orx + D induced reduction in Ca2+ /creatinine and Pi/creatinine ratio in urine by 32% and 16% (p < 0.05) respectively, in comparison with Orx. In conclusion, presented results indicate the more coherent beneficial effects of daidzein compared to estradiol, on disturbed Ca2+ and Pi homeostasis, and presumably on bone health, in the aging male rats. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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42. "SERBIAN SOKO" IN CLEVELAND, OHIO.
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Pantelić-Babić, Kristina, Pavlović, Petar, and Živanović, Nenad
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EXERCISE ,PHYSICAL activity ,PHYSICAL education ,EDUCATION - Abstract
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43. Chemical Mapping of Leishmania Infection in Live Cells by SERS Microscopy.
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Živanović, Vesna, Semini, Geo, Laue, Michael, Drescher, Daniela, Aebischer, Toni, and Kneipp, Janina
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44. BRANKO ĈUBRILOVIĆ AND SERBIAN SOKOLISM.
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Pantelić-Babić, Kristina, Pavlović, Petar, and Živanović, Nenad
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EXERCISE ,HISTORY of sports ,GYMNASTICS ,PHYSICIANS - Abstract
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45. Financial Borrowing by Local State-Owned Enterprises in Serbia: An Assessment of National Practice
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Živanović, Branko, Đulić, Katarina, and Jolović, Ana
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Serbian local state-owned enterprises (SOEs) owed in excess of EUR 220mn in late 2015, with estimates reaching a much higher figure. According to the national Fiscal Council, underinvestment by local governments amounted to some EUR 250mn annually. This paper looks at insufficient commercial borrowing by local SOEs trying to identify the causes of this financing gap by looking at two aspects: on one hand, we look at quantitative and qualitative inputs provided by local SOEs for credit analysis that may cause significant information asymmetries, and, on the other, we consider the possibility that bank credit analyses, even if done properly, could reveal that these firms are unable to borrow from banks.
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46. Optical Nanosensing of Lipid Accumulation due to Enzyme Inhibition in Live Cells
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Živanović, Vesna, Seifert, Stephan, Drescher, Daniela, Schrade, Petra, Werner, Stephan, Guttmann, Peter, Szekeres, Gergo Peter, Bachmann, Sebastian, Schneider, Gerd, Arenz, Christoph, and Kneipp, Janina
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Drugs that influence enzymes of lipid metabolism can cause pathological accumulation of lipids in animal cells. Here, gold nanoparticles, acting as nanosensors that deliver surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) spectra from living cells provide molecular evidence of lipid accumulation in lysosomes after treatment of cultured cells with the three tricyclic antidepressants (TCA) desipramine, amitryptiline, and imipramine. The vibrational spectra elucidate to great detail and with very high sensitivity the composition of the drug-induced lipid accumulations, also observed in fixed samples by electron microscopy and X-ray nanotomography. The nanoprobes show that mostly sphingomyelin is accumulated in the lysosomes but also other lipids, in particular, cholesterol. The observation of sphingomyelin accumulation supports the impairment of the enzyme acid sphingomyelinase. The SERS data were analyzed by random forest based approaches, in particular, by minimal depth variable selection and surrogate minimal depth (SMD), shown here to be particularly useful machine learning tools for the analysis of the lipid signals that contribute only weakly to SERS spectra of cells. SMD is used for the identification of molecular colocalization and interactions of the drug molecules with lipid membranes and for discriminating between the biochemical effects of the three different TCA molecules, in agreement with their different activity. The spectra also indicate that the protein composition is significantly changed in cells treated with the drugs.
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47. SpecINT: A framework for data integration over cheminformatics and bioinformatics RDF repositories
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Arsić, Branko, Ðokić-Petrović, Marija, Spalević, Petar, Milentijević, Ivan, Rančić, Dejan, and Živanović, Marko
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Many research centers and medical institutions have been accumulating a vast amount of various biological and chemical data over the past decade and this trend continues. Based on Linked Data vision, many semantic applications for distributed access to these heterogeneous RDF (Resource Description Framework) data sources have been developed. Their improvements have brought about a decrease of intermediate results and optimizing query execution plans. But still many requests are unsuccessful and they time out without producing any answer. Also, the applications which operate over repositories taking into consideration their specificities and inter-connections are not available. In this paper, the SpecINT is proposed as a comprehensive hybrid framework for data integration and federation in semantic data query processing over repositories. The SpecINT framework represents a trade-off solution between automatic and user-guided approaches, since it can create queries which return relevant results, while not being dependent on human work. The innovativeness of the approach lays in the fact that the coordinates of graph eigenvectors are used for the automatic sub-queries joining over the most relevant data sources within repositories. In this way searching can be effected without a common ontology between resources. In experiments, we demonstrate the potential of our framework on a set of heterogeneous and distributed cheminformatics and bioinformatics data sources.
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48. Ambient dose equivalent monitoring in the vicinity of a nuclear facility with dosemeters based on Geiger-Müller tubes
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Đaletić, Miloš, Kržanović, Nikola, Radumilo, Vesna, Živanović, Miloš, and Komatina, Ivana
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Area dosemeters, which are used to estimate the effective dose by ambient dose equivalent measurements in the environment, are employed in both official and non-governmental networks. Area environment monitoring dosemeters cover a wide range of portable and/or installed detectors based on various detection mechanisms. Among others, Geiger-Müller tube detectors are most used for this purpose, more frequently so in non-governmental networks. Since these devices can often produce unreliable data, their dosimetry properties need to be thoroughly assessed. Evaluation of dosemeter performance in terms of response to influence quantity variation in laboratory conditions and on-site via a comparison and a long-term measurement campaign in the vicinity of a nuclear facility was done. A wide range of photon energies from 33 keV up to 1.25 MeV, angles of incidence up to ±90°, and dose rates in the range from near-background level fluctuations to high dose rates were examined under laboratory conditions. In addition to the on-site comparison with a reference instrument a measurement uncertainty budget was estimated for operational measurements in the environmental monitoring applications.
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49. Pectin-Based Bioplastics Functionalized with Polyphenols from Rose Oil Distillation Wastewater Exhibit Antioxidant Activity
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Avitabile, Marika, Aleksov, Ana, Giosafatto, C. Valeria L., Restaino, Odile Francesca, Lesjak, Marija, Živanović, Nemanja, Mariniello, Loredana, and Simin, Nataša
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This study explored the potential of rose aqueous extract (RE), a byproduct of rose essential oil extraction, to enhance the properties of biobased food packaging materials. RE contained a high phenolic content (153 mg of GAE/g of dw), rich in hydroxybenzoic acids and flavonols. The antioxidant potential of RE, assessed by DPPH assay, was evaluated (IC50= 2.85 μg/mL). Edible pectin films fortified with RE were prepared, and their mechanical, physical, and chemical characteristics were evaluated. RE addition increased the moisture content from 14 to 28%, while moisture uptake remained stable at around 10%. Zeta potential remained below −30 mV, indicating that particle aggregation and particle size decreased with higher RE concentrations. Scanning electron microscopy showed an improved homogeneity of the films. RE retained its antioxidant properties, enhancing the mechanical resistance of the films and offering protection against oxidative damage and UV radiation. These findings suggest the potential of RE in developing functional, eco-friendly food packaging.
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50. Synthesis of Camphor-Derived Bis(pyrazolylpyridine) Rhodium(III) Complexes: Structure–Reactivity Relationships and Biological Activity
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Petrović, Angelina, Milutinović, Milan M., Petri, Edward T., Živanović, Marko, Milivojević, Nevena, Puchta, Ralph, Scheurer, Andreas, Korzekwa, Jana, Klisurić, Olivera R., and Bogojeski, Jovana
- Abstract
Two novel rhodium(III) complexes, namely, [RhIII(X)Cl3] (X = 2 2,6-bis((4S,7R)-7,8,8-trimethyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-4,7-methanoindazol-3-yl)pyridine or 2,6-bis((4S,7R)-1,7,8,8-tetramethyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-4,7-methanoindazol-3-yl)pyridine), were synthesized from camphor derivatives of a bis(pyrazolylpyridine), tridentate nitrogen-donor chelate system, giving [RhIII(H2L*)Cl3] (1a) and [RhIII(Me2L*)Cl3] (1b). A rhodium(III) terpyridine (terpy) ligand complex, [RhIII(terpy)Cl3] (1c), was also synthesized. By single-crystal X-ray analysis, 1bcrystallizes in an orthorhombic P212121system, with two molecules in the asymmetric unit. Tridentate coordination by the N,N,N-donor localizes the central nitrogen atom close to the rhodium(III) center. Compounds 1aand 1bwere reactive toward l-methionine (l-Met), guanosine-5′-monophosphate (5′-GMP), and glutathione (GSH), with an order of reactivity of 5′-GMP > GSH > l-Met. The order of reactivity of the RhIIIcomplexes was: 1b> 1a> 1c. The RhIIIcomplexes showed affinity for calf thymus DNA and bovine serum albumin by UV–vis and emission spectral studies. Furthermore, 1bshowed significant in vitro cytotoxicity against human epithelial colorectal carcinoma cells. Since the RhIIIcomplexes have similar coordination modes, stability differences were evaluated by density functional theory (DFT) calculations (B3LYP(CPCM)/LANL2DZp). With (H2L*) and (terpy) as model ligands, DFT calculations suggest that both tridentate ligand systems have similar stability. In addition, molecular docking suggests that all test compounds have affinity for the minor groove of DNA, while 1band 1chave potential for DNA intercalation.
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- 2024
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