TY  - JOUR
AU  - Stanković, Jelena
AU  - Milošević, Đurađ
AU  - Paunović, Momir
AU  - Jovanović, Boris
AU  - Popović, Nataša
AU  - Tomović, Jelena
AU  - Atanacković, Ana
AU  - Radulović, Katarina
AU  - Lončarević, Davor
AU  - Raković, Maja
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/7554
AB  - This study was carried out at the Danube River and its tributaries during the Joint Danube
Survey 4 (JDS4) expedition. Three freshwater benthic species were used to estimate the quantity
of microplastics (MPs): Corbicula spp., Limnodrilus hoffmeisteri (Claparede, 1862), and Polypedilum nubeculosum (Meigen, 1804). Following the kick and sweep technique, individuals were sampled using a hand net or dredge. In order to estimate the number of MP articles/individual particles/g wet body mass, the body mass and total length of all specimens were measured. Alkaline (Corbicula spp.and L. hoffmaisteri) and enzymatic (P. nubeculosum) protocols were performed for tissue degradation. All samples were filtered through glass microfiber filters (mesh size 0.5 μm). The particles were photographed, measured, and counted. A total of 1904, 169, and 204 MPs were isolated from Corbicula spp., L. hoffmaisteri, and P. nubeculosum, respectively. To confirm the chemical composition of isolated MPs, a subsample of 46 particles of the fragmented particles from 14 sampling sites was analysed via μ-ATR-FTIR spectroscopy analysis. The particles were characterised as polycarbonate (PC), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene–polyethylene copolymer (PP-PE), nylon (polyamide-PA) and cellophane, with the domination of PET.
PB  - MDPI
T2  - Water
T1  - Microplastics in the Danube River and Its Main Tributaries - Ingestion by Freshwater Macroinvertebrates
VL  - 16
IS  - 7
SP  - 962
DO  - 10.3390/w16070962
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Stanković, Jelena and Milošević, Đurađ and Paunović, Momir and Jovanović, Boris and Popović, Nataša and Tomović, Jelena and Atanacković, Ana and Radulović, Katarina and Lončarević, Davor and Raković, Maja",
year = "2024",
abstract = "This study was carried out at the Danube River and its tributaries during the Joint Danube
Survey 4 (JDS4) expedition. Three freshwater benthic species were used to estimate the quantity
of microplastics (MPs): Corbicula spp., Limnodrilus hoffmeisteri (Claparede, 1862), and Polypedilum nubeculosum (Meigen, 1804). Following the kick and sweep technique, individuals were sampled using a hand net or dredge. In order to estimate the number of MP articles/individual particles/g wet body mass, the body mass and total length of all specimens were measured. Alkaline (Corbicula spp.and L. hoffmaisteri) and enzymatic (P. nubeculosum) protocols were performed for tissue degradation. All samples were filtered through glass microfiber filters (mesh size 0.5 μm). The particles were photographed, measured, and counted. A total of 1904, 169, and 204 MPs were isolated from Corbicula spp., L. hoffmaisteri, and P. nubeculosum, respectively. To confirm the chemical composition of isolated MPs, a subsample of 46 particles of the fragmented particles from 14 sampling sites was analysed via μ-ATR-FTIR spectroscopy analysis. The particles were characterised as polycarbonate (PC), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene–polyethylene copolymer (PP-PE), nylon (polyamide-PA) and cellophane, with the domination of PET.",
publisher = "MDPI",
journal = "Water",
title = "Microplastics in the Danube River and Its Main Tributaries - Ingestion by Freshwater Macroinvertebrates",
volume = "16",
number = "7",
pages = "962",
doi = "10.3390/w16070962"
}

Stanković, J., Milošević, Đ., Paunović, M., Jovanović, B., Popović, N., Tomović, J., Atanacković, A., Radulović, K., Lončarević, D.,& Raković, M.. (2024). Microplastics in the Danube River and Its Main Tributaries - Ingestion by Freshwater Macroinvertebrates. in Water
MDPI., 16(7), 962.
https://doi.org/10.3390/w16070962

Stanković J, Milošević Đ, Paunović M, Jovanović B, Popović N, Tomović J, Atanacković A, Radulović K, Lončarević D, Raković M. Microplastics in the Danube River and Its Main Tributaries - Ingestion by Freshwater Macroinvertebrates. in Water. 2024;16(7):962.
doi:10.3390/w16070962 .

Stanković, Jelena, Milošević, Đurađ, Paunović, Momir, Jovanović, Boris, Popović, Nataša, Tomović, Jelena, Atanacković, Ana, Radulović, Katarina, Lončarević, Davor, Raković, Maja, "Microplastics in the Danube River and Its Main Tributaries - Ingestion by Freshwater Macroinvertebrates" in Water, 16, no. 7 (2024):962,
https://doi.org/10.3390/w16070962 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Gledović, Ana
AU  - Janošević Ležaić, Aleksandra
AU  - Nikolić, Ines
AU  - Tasić-Kostov, Marija Z.
AU  - Antić-Stanković, Jelena
AU  - Krstonošić, Veljko S.
AU  - Randjelović, Danijela
AU  - Božić, Dragana
AU  - Ilić, Dušan
AU  - Tamburić, Slobodanka D.
AU  - Savić, Snežana
PY  - 2021
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4243
AB  - This study focuses on the development of biocompatible oil-in-water (O/W) nanoemulsions
based on polyglycerol esters, as promising carriers for natural actives: red raspberry seed oil—RO
and hydro-glycolic fruit extracts from red raspberry—RE and French oak—FE. Nanoemulsions
were obtained via phase inversion composition (PIC) method at room temperature by dilution of
microemulsion phase, confirmed by visual appearance, percentage of transmittance, microscopic,
rheological and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) investigations. The results have shown that
the basic RO-loaded formulation could be further enriched with hydro-glycolic fruit extracts from
red raspberry or French oak, while keeping a semi-transparent appearance due to the fine droplet
size (Z-ave: 50 to 70 nm, PDI value _ 0.1). The highest antioxidant activity (~92% inhibition of the
DPPH radical) was achieved in the formulation containing both lipophilic (RO) and hydrophilic
antioxidants (FE), due to their synergistic effect. The nanoemulsion carrier significantly increased
the selective cytotoxic effect of RO towards malignant melanoma (Fem-X) cells, compared to normal
human keratinocytes (HaCaT). In vivo study on human volunteers showed satisfactory safety profiles
and significant improvement in skin hydration during 2 h after application for all nanoemulsions.
Therefore, polyglycerol ester-based nanoemulsions can be promoted as effective carriers for red
raspberry seed oil and/or hydro-glycolic fruit extracts in topical formulations intended for skin
protection and hydration.
PB  - MDPI
T2  - Nanomaterials
T1  - Polyglycerol Ester-Based Low Energy Nanoemulsions with Red Raspberry Seed Oil and Fruit Extracts: Formulation Development toward Effective In Vitro/In Vivo Bioperformance
VL  - 11
IS  - 1
SP  - 1
EP  - 21
DO  - 10.3390/nano11010217
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Gledović, Ana and Janošević Ležaić, Aleksandra and Nikolić, Ines and Tasić-Kostov, Marija Z. and Antić-Stanković, Jelena and Krstonošić, Veljko S. and Randjelović, Danijela and Božić, Dragana and Ilić, Dušan and Tamburić, Slobodanka D. and Savić, Snežana",
year = "2021",
abstract = "This study focuses on the development of biocompatible oil-in-water (O/W) nanoemulsions
based on polyglycerol esters, as promising carriers for natural actives: red raspberry seed oil—RO
and hydro-glycolic fruit extracts from red raspberry—RE and French oak—FE. Nanoemulsions
were obtained via phase inversion composition (PIC) method at room temperature by dilution of
microemulsion phase, confirmed by visual appearance, percentage of transmittance, microscopic,
rheological and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) investigations. The results have shown that
the basic RO-loaded formulation could be further enriched with hydro-glycolic fruit extracts from
red raspberry or French oak, while keeping a semi-transparent appearance due to the fine droplet
size (Z-ave: 50 to 70 nm, PDI value _ 0.1). The highest antioxidant activity (~92% inhibition of the
DPPH radical) was achieved in the formulation containing both lipophilic (RO) and hydrophilic
antioxidants (FE), due to their synergistic effect. The nanoemulsion carrier significantly increased
the selective cytotoxic effect of RO towards malignant melanoma (Fem-X) cells, compared to normal
human keratinocytes (HaCaT). In vivo study on human volunteers showed satisfactory safety profiles
and significant improvement in skin hydration during 2 h after application for all nanoemulsions.
Therefore, polyglycerol ester-based nanoemulsions can be promoted as effective carriers for red
raspberry seed oil and/or hydro-glycolic fruit extracts in topical formulations intended for skin
protection and hydration.",
publisher = "MDPI",
journal = "Nanomaterials",
title = "Polyglycerol Ester-Based Low Energy Nanoemulsions with Red Raspberry Seed Oil and Fruit Extracts: Formulation Development toward Effective In Vitro/In Vivo Bioperformance",
volume = "11",
number = "1",
pages = "1-21",
doi = "10.3390/nano11010217"
}

Gledović, A., Janošević Ležaić, A., Nikolić, I., Tasić-Kostov, M. Z., Antić-Stanković, J., Krstonošić, V. S., Randjelović, D., Božić, D., Ilić, D., Tamburić, S. D.,& Savić, S.. (2021). Polyglycerol Ester-Based Low Energy Nanoemulsions with Red Raspberry Seed Oil and Fruit Extracts: Formulation Development toward Effective In Vitro/In Vivo Bioperformance. in Nanomaterials
MDPI., 11(1), 1-21.
https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11010217

Gledović A, Janošević Ležaić A, Nikolić I, Tasić-Kostov MZ, Antić-Stanković J, Krstonošić VS, Randjelović D, Božić D, Ilić D, Tamburić SD, Savić S. Polyglycerol Ester-Based Low Energy Nanoemulsions with Red Raspberry Seed Oil and Fruit Extracts: Formulation Development toward Effective In Vitro/In Vivo Bioperformance. in Nanomaterials. 2021;11(1):1-21.
doi:10.3390/nano11010217 .

Gledović, Ana, Janošević Ležaić, Aleksandra, Nikolić, Ines, Tasić-Kostov, Marija Z., Antić-Stanković, Jelena, Krstonošić, Veljko S., Randjelović, Danijela, Božić, Dragana, Ilić, Dušan, Tamburić, Slobodanka D., Savić, Snežana, "Polyglycerol Ester-Based Low Energy Nanoemulsions with Red Raspberry Seed Oil and Fruit Extracts: Formulation Development toward Effective In Vitro/In Vivo Bioperformance" in Nanomaterials, 11, no. 1 (2021):1-21,
https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11010217 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ðoković, Jelena B.
AU  - Savić, Sanela M.
AU  - Mitrović, Jelena R.
AU  - Nikolić, Ines
AU  - Marković, Bojan D.
AU  - Randjelović, Danijela
AU  - Antić-Stanković, Jelena
AU  - Božić, Dragana
AU  - Cekić, Nebojša D.
AU  - Stevanović, Vladimir
AU  - Batinić, Bojan
AU  - Aranđelović, Jovana
AU  - Savić, Miroslav M.
AU  - Savić, Snežana D.
PY  - 2021
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4822
AB  - The current study describes the experimental design guided development of PEGylated nanoemulsions as parenteral delivery systems for curcumin, a powerful antioxidant, as well as the evaluation of their physicochemical characteristics and antioxidant activity during the two years of storage. Experimental design setup helped development of nanoemulsion templates with critical quality attributes in line with parenteral application route. Curcumin-loaded nanoemulsions showed mean droplet size about 105 nm, polydispersity index <0.15, zeta potential of −40 mV, and acceptable osmolality of about 550 mOsm/kg. After two years of storage at room temperature, all formulations remained stable. Moreover, antioxidant activity remained intact, as demonstrated by DPPH (IC50 values 0.078–0.075 mg/mL after two years) and FRAPS assays. In vitro release testing proved that PEGylated phospholipids slowed down the curcumin release from nanoemulsions. The nanoemulsion carrier has been proven safe by the MTT test conducted with MRC-5 cell line, and effective on LS cell line. Results from the pharmacokinetic pilot study implied the PEGylated nanoemulsions improved plasma residence of curcumin 20 min after intravenous administration, compared to the non-PEGylated nanoemulsion (two-fold higher) or curcumin solution (three-fold higher). Overall, conclusion suggests that developed PEGylated nanoemulsions present an acceptable delivery system for parenteral administration of curcumin, being effective in preserving its stability and antioxidant capacity at the level highly comparable to the initial findings.
PB  - MDPI
T2  - International Journal of Molecular Sciences
T1  - Curcumin loaded pegylated nanoemulsions designed for maintained antioxidant effects and improved bioavailability: A pilot study on rats
VL  - 22
IS  - 15
IS  - 7991
DO  - 10.3390/ijms22157991
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Ðoković, Jelena B. and Savić, Sanela M. and Mitrović, Jelena R. and Nikolić, Ines and Marković, Bojan D. and Randjelović, Danijela and Antić-Stanković, Jelena and Božić, Dragana and Cekić, Nebojša D. and Stevanović, Vladimir and Batinić, Bojan and Aranđelović, Jovana and Savić, Miroslav M. and Savić, Snežana D.",
year = "2021",
abstract = "The current study describes the experimental design guided development of PEGylated nanoemulsions as parenteral delivery systems for curcumin, a powerful antioxidant, as well as the evaluation of their physicochemical characteristics and antioxidant activity during the two years of storage. Experimental design setup helped development of nanoemulsion templates with critical quality attributes in line with parenteral application route. Curcumin-loaded nanoemulsions showed mean droplet size about 105 nm, polydispersity index <0.15, zeta potential of −40 mV, and acceptable osmolality of about 550 mOsm/kg. After two years of storage at room temperature, all formulations remained stable. Moreover, antioxidant activity remained intact, as demonstrated by DPPH (IC50 values 0.078–0.075 mg/mL after two years) and FRAPS assays. In vitro release testing proved that PEGylated phospholipids slowed down the curcumin release from nanoemulsions. The nanoemulsion carrier has been proven safe by the MTT test conducted with MRC-5 cell line, and effective on LS cell line. Results from the pharmacokinetic pilot study implied the PEGylated nanoemulsions improved plasma residence of curcumin 20 min after intravenous administration, compared to the non-PEGylated nanoemulsion (two-fold higher) or curcumin solution (three-fold higher). Overall, conclusion suggests that developed PEGylated nanoemulsions present an acceptable delivery system for parenteral administration of curcumin, being effective in preserving its stability and antioxidant capacity at the level highly comparable to the initial findings.",
publisher = "MDPI",
journal = "International Journal of Molecular Sciences",
title = "Curcumin loaded pegylated nanoemulsions designed for maintained antioxidant effects and improved bioavailability: A pilot study on rats",
volume = "22",
number = "15, 7991",
doi = "10.3390/ijms22157991"
}

Ðoković, J. B., Savić, S. M., Mitrović, J. R., Nikolić, I., Marković, B. D., Randjelović, D., Antić-Stanković, J., Božić, D., Cekić, N. D., Stevanović, V., Batinić, B., Aranđelović, J., Savić, M. M.,& Savić, S. D.. (2021). Curcumin loaded pegylated nanoemulsions designed for maintained antioxidant effects and improved bioavailability: A pilot study on rats. in International Journal of Molecular Sciences
MDPI., 22(15).
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms22157991

Ðoković JB, Savić SM, Mitrović JR, Nikolić I, Marković BD, Randjelović D, Antić-Stanković J, Božić D, Cekić ND, Stevanović V, Batinić B, Aranđelović J, Savić MM, Savić SD. Curcumin loaded pegylated nanoemulsions designed for maintained antioxidant effects and improved bioavailability: A pilot study on rats. in International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2021;22(15).
doi:10.3390/ijms22157991 .

Ðoković, Jelena B., Savić, Sanela M., Mitrović, Jelena R., Nikolić, Ines, Marković, Bojan D., Randjelović, Danijela, Antić-Stanković, Jelena, Božić, Dragana, Cekić, Nebojša D., Stevanović, Vladimir, Batinić, Bojan, Aranđelović, Jovana, Savić, Miroslav M., Savić, Snežana D., "Curcumin loaded pegylated nanoemulsions designed for maintained antioxidant effects and improved bioavailability: A pilot study on rats" in International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 22, no. 15 (2021),
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms22157991 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Nikolić, Ines
AU  - Antić-Stanković, Jelena
AU  - Božić, Dragana
AU  - Randjelović, Danijela
AU  - Marković, Bojan D.
AU  - Lunter, Dominique Jasmin
AU  - Kremenović, Aleksandar
AU  - Savić, Miroslav M.
AU  - Savić, Snežana
PY  - 2020
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3711
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3720
AB  - As the number of poorly soluble drugs is increasing, nanocrystals have become very interesting due to wide range of application possibilities. Curcuminwas used as a model active ingredient in this work. Even though it has many proven positive effects, due to its physicochemical issues, its possibilities have not been fully exploited. The goal of this work was to select optimal conditions for a top-down method for curcumin nanosuspension production, and to perform their comprehensive characterization applying complementary methodologies: dynamic light scattering, polarization and atomic force microscopy, thermal analysis, X-ray powder diffraction, antioxidant activity evaluation, release kinetics assessment, and screening of potential biological effects applying cell viability assays on normal human lung fibroblasts, human melanoma and human adenomacarcinoma cells. After 30 min of milling, nanosuspensions stabilized by polysorbate 80 and by its combinations with sucrose palmitate showed good stability, while curcumin crystal structure was unaltered. Obtained nanocrystals were well defined, with average diameter 120-170 nm and PDI of about 0.25, zeta potential was below -30 mV and pH~5 for all formulations. Nanodispersions exhibited high antioxidant potential and improved dissolution rate compared to the corresponding coarse dispersions. Although curcumin nanodispersions exhibited significant antiproliferative effect to each cancer cell line, the highest effect was towards adenocarcinoma cells.
PB  - Walter de Gruyter GmbH
T2  - Reviews on Advanced Materials Science
T1  - Curcumin Nanonization Using An Alternative Small-Scale Production Unit: Selection of Proper Stabilizer Applying Basic Physicochemical Consideration and Biological Activity Assessment of Nanocrystals
VL  - 59
IS  - 1
SP  - 406
EP  - 424
DO  - 10.1515/rams-2020-0043
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Nikolić, Ines and Antić-Stanković, Jelena and Božić, Dragana and Randjelović, Danijela and Marković, Bojan D. and Lunter, Dominique Jasmin and Kremenović, Aleksandar and Savić, Miroslav M. and Savić, Snežana",
year = "2020",
abstract = "As the number of poorly soluble drugs is increasing, nanocrystals have become very interesting due to wide range of application possibilities. Curcuminwas used as a model active ingredient in this work. Even though it has many proven positive effects, due to its physicochemical issues, its possibilities have not been fully exploited. The goal of this work was to select optimal conditions for a top-down method for curcumin nanosuspension production, and to perform their comprehensive characterization applying complementary methodologies: dynamic light scattering, polarization and atomic force microscopy, thermal analysis, X-ray powder diffraction, antioxidant activity evaluation, release kinetics assessment, and screening of potential biological effects applying cell viability assays on normal human lung fibroblasts, human melanoma and human adenomacarcinoma cells. After 30 min of milling, nanosuspensions stabilized by polysorbate 80 and by its combinations with sucrose palmitate showed good stability, while curcumin crystal structure was unaltered. Obtained nanocrystals were well defined, with average diameter 120-170 nm and PDI of about 0.25, zeta potential was below -30 mV and pH~5 for all formulations. Nanodispersions exhibited high antioxidant potential and improved dissolution rate compared to the corresponding coarse dispersions. Although curcumin nanodispersions exhibited significant antiproliferative effect to each cancer cell line, the highest effect was towards adenocarcinoma cells.",
publisher = "Walter de Gruyter GmbH",
journal = "Reviews on Advanced Materials Science",
title = "Curcumin Nanonization Using An Alternative Small-Scale Production Unit: Selection of Proper Stabilizer Applying Basic Physicochemical Consideration and Biological Activity Assessment of Nanocrystals",
volume = "59",
number = "1",
pages = "406-424",
doi = "10.1515/rams-2020-0043"
}

Nikolić, I., Antić-Stanković, J., Božić, D., Randjelović, D., Marković, B. D., Lunter, D. J., Kremenović, A., Savić, M. M.,& Savić, S.. (2020). Curcumin Nanonization Using An Alternative Small-Scale Production Unit: Selection of Proper Stabilizer Applying Basic Physicochemical Consideration and Biological Activity Assessment of Nanocrystals. in Reviews on Advanced Materials Science
Walter de Gruyter GmbH., 59(1), 406-424.
https://doi.org/10.1515/rams-2020-0043

Nikolić I, Antić-Stanković J, Božić D, Randjelović D, Marković BD, Lunter DJ, Kremenović A, Savić MM, Savić S. Curcumin Nanonization Using An Alternative Small-Scale Production Unit: Selection of Proper Stabilizer Applying Basic Physicochemical Consideration and Biological Activity Assessment of Nanocrystals. in Reviews on Advanced Materials Science. 2020;59(1):406-424.
doi:10.1515/rams-2020-0043 .

Nikolić, Ines, Antić-Stanković, Jelena, Božić, Dragana, Randjelović, Danijela, Marković, Bojan D., Lunter, Dominique Jasmin, Kremenović, Aleksandar, Savić, Miroslav M., Savić, Snežana, "Curcumin Nanonization Using An Alternative Small-Scale Production Unit: Selection of Proper Stabilizer Applying Basic Physicochemical Consideration and Biological Activity Assessment of Nanocrystals" in Reviews on Advanced Materials Science, 59, no. 1 (2020):406-424,
https://doi.org/10.1515/rams-2020-0043 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Gledović, Ana
AU  - Janošević Ležaić, Aleksandra
AU  - Krstonosic, Veljko
AU  - Djokovic, Jelena
AU  - Nikolić, Ines
AU  - Bajuk-Bogdanovic, Danica
AU  - Antić Stanković, Jelena
AU  - Randjelović, Danijela
AU  - Savić, Sanela M.
AU  - Filipović, Mila
AU  - Tamburic, Slobodanka
AU  - Savić, Snežana D.
PY  - 2020
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3516
AB  - Considering a growing demand for medicinal/cosmetic products with natural actives, this study focuses on the low-energy nanoemulsions (LE-NEs) prepared via the Phase inversion composition (PIC) method at room temperature as potential carriers for natural oil. Four different red raspberry seed oils (ROs) were tested, as follows: cold-pressed vs. CO2-extracted, organic vs. non-organic, refined vs. unrefined. The oil phase was optimized with Tocopheryl acetate and Isostearyl isostearate, while water phase was adjusted with either glycerol or an antioxidant hydro-glycolic extract. This study has used a combined approach to formulation development, employing both conventional methods (pseudo-ternary phase diagram − PTPD, electrical conductivity, particle size measurements, microscopical analysis, and rheological measurements) and the methods novel to this area, such as textural analysis and Raman spectroscopy. Raman spectroscopy has detected fine differences in chemical composition among ROs, and it detected the interactions within nanoemulsions. It was shown that the cold-pressed, unrefined, organic grade oil (RO2) with 6.62% saturated fatty acids and 92.25% unsaturated fatty acids, was optimal for the LE-NEs. Textural analysis confirmed the existence of cubic gel-like phase as a crucial step in the formation of stable RO2-loaded LE-NEs, with droplets in the narrow nano-range (125 to 135 nm; PDI ≤ 0.1). The DPPH test in methanol and ABTS in aqueous medium have revealed a synergistic free radical scavenging effect between lipophilic and hydrophilic antioxidants in LE-NEs. The nanoemulsion carrier has improved the biological effect of raw materials on HeLa cervical adenocarcinoma cells, while exhibiting good safety profile, as confirmed on MRC-5 normal human lung fibroblasts. Overall, this study has shown that low-energy nanoemulsions present very promising carriers for topical delivery of natural bioactives. Raman spectroscopy and textural analysis have proven to be a useful addition to the arsenal of methods used in the formulation and characterization of nanoemulsion systems.
PB  - Public Library of Science (PLoS)
T2  - PLOS ONE
T1  - Low-energy nanoemulsions as carriers for red raspberry seed oil: Formulation approach based on Raman spectroscopy and textural analysis, physicochemical properties, stability and in vitro antioxidant/ biological activity
VL  - 15
IS  - 4
SP  - e0230993
DO  - 10.1371/journal.pone.0230993
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Gledović, Ana and Janošević Ležaić, Aleksandra and Krstonosic, Veljko and Djokovic, Jelena and Nikolić, Ines and Bajuk-Bogdanovic, Danica and Antić Stanković, Jelena and Randjelović, Danijela and Savić, Sanela M. and Filipović, Mila and Tamburic, Slobodanka and Savić, Snežana D.",
year = "2020",
abstract = "Considering a growing demand for medicinal/cosmetic products with natural actives, this study focuses on the low-energy nanoemulsions (LE-NEs) prepared via the Phase inversion composition (PIC) method at room temperature as potential carriers for natural oil. Four different red raspberry seed oils (ROs) were tested, as follows: cold-pressed vs. CO2-extracted, organic vs. non-organic, refined vs. unrefined. The oil phase was optimized with Tocopheryl acetate and Isostearyl isostearate, while water phase was adjusted with either glycerol or an antioxidant hydro-glycolic extract. This study has used a combined approach to formulation development, employing both conventional methods (pseudo-ternary phase diagram − PTPD, electrical conductivity, particle size measurements, microscopical analysis, and rheological measurements) and the methods novel to this area, such as textural analysis and Raman spectroscopy. Raman spectroscopy has detected fine differences in chemical composition among ROs, and it detected the interactions within nanoemulsions. It was shown that the cold-pressed, unrefined, organic grade oil (RO2) with 6.62% saturated fatty acids and 92.25% unsaturated fatty acids, was optimal for the LE-NEs. Textural analysis confirmed the existence of cubic gel-like phase as a crucial step in the formation of stable RO2-loaded LE-NEs, with droplets in the narrow nano-range (125 to 135 nm; PDI ≤ 0.1). The DPPH test in methanol and ABTS in aqueous medium have revealed a synergistic free radical scavenging effect between lipophilic and hydrophilic antioxidants in LE-NEs. The nanoemulsion carrier has improved the biological effect of raw materials on HeLa cervical adenocarcinoma cells, while exhibiting good safety profile, as confirmed on MRC-5 normal human lung fibroblasts. Overall, this study has shown that low-energy nanoemulsions present very promising carriers for topical delivery of natural bioactives. Raman spectroscopy and textural analysis have proven to be a useful addition to the arsenal of methods used in the formulation and characterization of nanoemulsion systems.",
publisher = "Public Library of Science (PLoS)",
journal = "PLOS ONE",
title = "Low-energy nanoemulsions as carriers for red raspberry seed oil: Formulation approach based on Raman spectroscopy and textural analysis, physicochemical properties, stability and in vitro antioxidant/ biological activity",
volume = "15",
number = "4",
pages = "e0230993",
doi = "10.1371/journal.pone.0230993"
}

Gledović, A., Janošević Ležaić, A., Krstonosic, V., Djokovic, J., Nikolić, I., Bajuk-Bogdanovic, D., Antić Stanković, J., Randjelović, D., Savić, S. M., Filipović, M., Tamburic, S.,& Savić, S. D.. (2020). Low-energy nanoemulsions as carriers for red raspberry seed oil: Formulation approach based on Raman spectroscopy and textural analysis, physicochemical properties, stability and in vitro antioxidant/ biological activity. in PLOS ONE
Public Library of Science (PLoS)., 15(4), e0230993.
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0230993

Gledović A, Janošević Ležaić A, Krstonosic V, Djokovic J, Nikolić I, Bajuk-Bogdanovic D, Antić Stanković J, Randjelović D, Savić SM, Filipović M, Tamburic S, Savić SD. Low-energy nanoemulsions as carriers for red raspberry seed oil: Formulation approach based on Raman spectroscopy and textural analysis, physicochemical properties, stability and in vitro antioxidant/ biological activity. in PLOS ONE. 2020;15(4):e0230993.
doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0230993 .

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TY  - JOUR
AU  - Antonijevic-Nikolic, Mirjana
AU  - Antić Stanković, Jelena
AU  - Tanasković, Slađana B.
AU  - Korabik, Maria J.
AU  - Gojgić-Cvijović, Gordana
AU  - Vuckovic, Gordana
PY  - 2013
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1259
AB  - New cationic Cu(II) complexes with N, N', N '', N'''-tetrakis(2-pyridylmethyl)-1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane (tpmc) and aliphatic dicarboxylic acids: pentanedioic (glutaric acid = glutH(2)), hexanedioic acid (adipic acid = adipH(2)) and decanedioic acid (sebacic acid = sebH(2)) of general formula [Cu-4(L)(tpmc)(2)] (ClO4)(6)center dot xH(2)O, L = glut, x = 2; L = adip, x = 7; L = seb, x = 6 were isolated. Their composition and charges are proposed based on elemental analyses and molar conductivity measurements. By the comparison of their UV-Vis, reflectance, FTIR and EPR spectral data, CV and SQUID magnetic measurements, with those for the complex with butanedioic acid (succinic acid = succH(2)) of known molecular structure and analysis of LC/MS spectra, geometry with two [Cu(2)tpmc](4) units bridged by dicarboxylate dianion engaging all oxygens is proposed. Within units, Cu(II) ions are also bridged with -N- portion of cyclam ring. All four complexes were screened to in vitro antimicrobial and cytotoxic activity along with free primary and secondary ligands, Cu(II) salt and solvent controls. Detected antibacterial and cytotoxic activity for the complexes was enhanced in most cases than the corresponding controls.
PB  - Elsevier
T2  - Journal of Molecular Structure
T1  - Preparation, characterisation and study of in vitro biologically active azamacrocyclic Cu(II) dicarboxylate complexes
VL  - 1054
SP  - 297
EP  - 306
DO  - 10.1016/j.molstruc.2013.10.006
ER  - 

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author = "Antonijevic-Nikolic, Mirjana and Antić Stanković, Jelena and Tanasković, Slađana B. and Korabik, Maria J. and Gojgić-Cvijović, Gordana and Vuckovic, Gordana",
year = "2013",
abstract = "New cationic Cu(II) complexes with N, N', N '', N'''-tetrakis(2-pyridylmethyl)-1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane (tpmc) and aliphatic dicarboxylic acids: pentanedioic (glutaric acid = glutH(2)), hexanedioic acid (adipic acid = adipH(2)) and decanedioic acid (sebacic acid = sebH(2)) of general formula [Cu-4(L)(tpmc)(2)] (ClO4)(6)center dot xH(2)O, L = glut, x = 2; L = adip, x = 7; L = seb, x = 6 were isolated. Their composition and charges are proposed based on elemental analyses and molar conductivity measurements. By the comparison of their UV-Vis, reflectance, FTIR and EPR spectral data, CV and SQUID magnetic measurements, with those for the complex with butanedioic acid (succinic acid = succH(2)) of known molecular structure and analysis of LC/MS spectra, geometry with two [Cu(2)tpmc](4) units bridged by dicarboxylate dianion engaging all oxygens is proposed. Within units, Cu(II) ions are also bridged with -N- portion of cyclam ring. All four complexes were screened to in vitro antimicrobial and cytotoxic activity along with free primary and secondary ligands, Cu(II) salt and solvent controls. Detected antibacterial and cytotoxic activity for the complexes was enhanced in most cases than the corresponding controls.",
publisher = "Elsevier",
journal = "Journal of Molecular Structure",
title = "Preparation, characterisation and study of in vitro biologically active azamacrocyclic Cu(II) dicarboxylate complexes",
volume = "1054",
pages = "297-306",
doi = "10.1016/j.molstruc.2013.10.006"
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Antonijevic-Nikolic, M., Antić Stanković, J., Tanasković, S. B., Korabik, M. J., Gojgić-Cvijović, G.,& Vuckovic, G.. (2013). Preparation, characterisation and study of in vitro biologically active azamacrocyclic Cu(II) dicarboxylate complexes. in Journal of Molecular Structure
Elsevier., 1054, 297-306.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2013.10.006

Antonijevic-Nikolic M, Antić Stanković J, Tanasković SB, Korabik MJ, Gojgić-Cvijović G, Vuckovic G. Preparation, characterisation and study of in vitro biologically active azamacrocyclic Cu(II) dicarboxylate complexes. in Journal of Molecular Structure. 2013;1054:297-306.
doi:10.1016/j.molstruc.2013.10.006 .

Antonijevic-Nikolic, Mirjana, Antić Stanković, Jelena, Tanasković, Slađana B., Korabik, Maria J., Gojgić-Cvijović, Gordana, Vuckovic, Gordana, "Preparation, characterisation and study of in vitro biologically active azamacrocyclic Cu(II) dicarboxylate complexes" in Journal of Molecular Structure, 1054 (2013):297-306,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2013.10.006 . .