TY  - JOUR
AU  - Vesovic, Nikola
AU  - Vujisić, Ljubodrag V.
AU  - Perić-Mataruga, Vesna
AU  - Krstić, Gordana
AU  - Nenadic, Marija
AU  - Cvetković, Mirjana
AU  - Ilijin, Larisa
AU  - Stanković, Jovana
AU  - Curcic, Srecko
PY  - 2017
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2230
AB  - Although all ground beetles have pygidial glands homologous in structure and function, there are many differences among species, often significant, in terms of chemical composition of the secretion and morphology of the gland components. In this paper, two predatory ground beetle species of the genus Carabus, namely C. (Tomocarabus) convexus and C. (Procrustes) coriaceus, were subjected to chemical, morphological and histological study of their pygidial glands and the glands' secretions. Altogether, three carboxylic acids were isolated, and the pygidial gland reservoir and other glandular parts are morphologically described in the study. We also tested whether there exist differences in chemical content of the secretion obtained by upsetting the beetles in a traditional way and that obtained directly from intact reservoirs. Detailed data on morphology of the pygidial glands of both species are presented, as well as updated information about the chemical components of the glandular secretions. Apart from tiglic and methacrylic acids, which are typical for Carabus pygidial secretions, we also found benzoic acid as a minor component of the secretion in both species. In addition, a chemotaxonomic overview of Carabus taxa is given in the paper.
PB  - Taylor & Francis Ltd, Abingdon
T2  - Journal of Natural History
T1  - Chemical secretion and morpho-histology of the pygidial glands in two Palaearctic predatory ground beetle species: Carabus (Tomocarabus) convexus and C. (Procrustes) coriaceus (Coleoptera: Carabidae)
VL  - 51
IS  - 9-10
SP  - 545
EP  - 560
DO  - 10.1080/00222933.2017.1293183
ER  - 

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author = "Vesovic, Nikola and Vujisić, Ljubodrag V. and Perić-Mataruga, Vesna and Krstić, Gordana and Nenadic, Marija and Cvetković, Mirjana and Ilijin, Larisa and Stanković, Jovana and Curcic, Srecko",
year = "2017",
abstract = "Although all ground beetles have pygidial glands homologous in structure and function, there are many differences among species, often significant, in terms of chemical composition of the secretion and morphology of the gland components. In this paper, two predatory ground beetle species of the genus Carabus, namely C. (Tomocarabus) convexus and C. (Procrustes) coriaceus, were subjected to chemical, morphological and histological study of their pygidial glands and the glands' secretions. Altogether, three carboxylic acids were isolated, and the pygidial gland reservoir and other glandular parts are morphologically described in the study. We also tested whether there exist differences in chemical content of the secretion obtained by upsetting the beetles in a traditional way and that obtained directly from intact reservoirs. Detailed data on morphology of the pygidial glands of both species are presented, as well as updated information about the chemical components of the glandular secretions. Apart from tiglic and methacrylic acids, which are typical for Carabus pygidial secretions, we also found benzoic acid as a minor component of the secretion in both species. In addition, a chemotaxonomic overview of Carabus taxa is given in the paper.",
publisher = "Taylor & Francis Ltd, Abingdon",
journal = "Journal of Natural History",
title = "Chemical secretion and morpho-histology of the pygidial glands in two Palaearctic predatory ground beetle species: Carabus (Tomocarabus) convexus and C. (Procrustes) coriaceus (Coleoptera: Carabidae)",
volume = "51",
number = "9-10",
pages = "545-560",
doi = "10.1080/00222933.2017.1293183"
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Vesovic, N., Vujisić, L. V., Perić-Mataruga, V., Krstić, G., Nenadic, M., Cvetković, M., Ilijin, L., Stanković, J.,& Curcic, S.. (2017). Chemical secretion and morpho-histology of the pygidial glands in two Palaearctic predatory ground beetle species: Carabus (Tomocarabus) convexus and C. (Procrustes) coriaceus (Coleoptera: Carabidae). in Journal of Natural History
Taylor & Francis Ltd, Abingdon., 51(9-10), 545-560.
https://doi.org/10.1080/00222933.2017.1293183

Vesovic N, Vujisić LV, Perić-Mataruga V, Krstić G, Nenadic M, Cvetković M, Ilijin L, Stanković J, Curcic S. Chemical secretion and morpho-histology of the pygidial glands in two Palaearctic predatory ground beetle species: Carabus (Tomocarabus) convexus and C. (Procrustes) coriaceus (Coleoptera: Carabidae). in Journal of Natural History. 2017;51(9-10):545-560.
doi:10.1080/00222933.2017.1293183 .

Vesovic, Nikola, Vujisić, Ljubodrag V., Perić-Mataruga, Vesna, Krstić, Gordana, Nenadic, Marija, Cvetković, Mirjana, Ilijin, Larisa, Stanković, Jovana, Curcic, Srecko, "Chemical secretion and morpho-histology of the pygidial glands in two Palaearctic predatory ground beetle species: Carabus (Tomocarabus) convexus and C. (Procrustes) coriaceus (Coleoptera: Carabidae)" in Journal of Natural History, 51, no. 9-10 (2017):545-560,
https://doi.org/10.1080/00222933.2017.1293183 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Jakšić, Zoran
AU  - Pantelic, Dejan
AU  - Sarajlić, Milija
AU  - Savic-Sevic, Svetlana
AU  - Matovic, Jovan
AU  - Jelenkovic, Branislav
AU  - Vasiljević-Radović, Dana
AU  - Curcic, Srecko
AU  - Vuković, Slobodan M.
AU  - Pavlović, Vladimir B.
AU  - Buha, Jelena
AU  - Lackovic, Vesna
AU  - Labudovic-Borovic, Milica
AU  - Curcic, Bozidar
PY  - 2013
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1216
AB  - In this paper we propose a possible use of butterfly scales as templates for ordered 2D or 3D nanophotonic materials, with complexity not easily reproducible by conventional micro/nanofabrication methods. Functionalization through laminar nanocompositing is utilized to impart novel properties to the biological scaffold. An extremely wide variability of butterfly scale forms, shapes, sizes and fine structures is observed in nature, many of them already possessing peculiar optical properties. Their nanophotonic functionalization ensures a large choice of forms and functions, including enhanced light localization, light and plasmon waveguiding and general metamaterial behavior, to mention a few. We show that one is able to achieve a combination of plasmonics and bionics, resulting in functionalities seldom if ever met in nature. As an illustration we have analyzed the photonic properties of the nanostructured scales on the wings of Purple Emperor butterflies Apatura ilia, Apatura iris and Sasakia charonda. Their intricate nanometer-sized structures produce remarkable ultraviolet-blue iridescence, spectrally and directionally narrow. We present our analysis of their plasmonic/nanophotonic functionalization including preliminary calculations and initial experimental results. As a simple example, we used radiofrequent sputtering to produce nanoaperture-based plasmonic structures at a fraction of the cost and necessary engineering efforts compared to the conventional top-down methods. We conclude that the described pathway to biomimetic plasmonics offers potentials for significant expansion of the nanophotonic and nanoplasmonic material toolbox.
PB  - Elsevier
T2  - Optical Materials
T1  - Butterfly scales as bionic templates for complex ordered nanophotonic materials: A pathway to biomimetic plasmonics
VL  - 35
IS  - 10
SP  - 1869
EP  - 1875
DO  - 10.1016/j.optmat.2013.04.004
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Jakšić, Zoran and Pantelic, Dejan and Sarajlić, Milija and Savic-Sevic, Svetlana and Matovic, Jovan and Jelenkovic, Branislav and Vasiljević-Radović, Dana and Curcic, Srecko and Vuković, Slobodan M. and Pavlović, Vladimir B. and Buha, Jelena and Lackovic, Vesna and Labudovic-Borovic, Milica and Curcic, Bozidar",
year = "2013",
abstract = "In this paper we propose a possible use of butterfly scales as templates for ordered 2D or 3D nanophotonic materials, with complexity not easily reproducible by conventional micro/nanofabrication methods. Functionalization through laminar nanocompositing is utilized to impart novel properties to the biological scaffold. An extremely wide variability of butterfly scale forms, shapes, sizes and fine structures is observed in nature, many of them already possessing peculiar optical properties. Their nanophotonic functionalization ensures a large choice of forms and functions, including enhanced light localization, light and plasmon waveguiding and general metamaterial behavior, to mention a few. We show that one is able to achieve a combination of plasmonics and bionics, resulting in functionalities seldom if ever met in nature. As an illustration we have analyzed the photonic properties of the nanostructured scales on the wings of Purple Emperor butterflies Apatura ilia, Apatura iris and Sasakia charonda. Their intricate nanometer-sized structures produce remarkable ultraviolet-blue iridescence, spectrally and directionally narrow. We present our analysis of their plasmonic/nanophotonic functionalization including preliminary calculations and initial experimental results. As a simple example, we used radiofrequent sputtering to produce nanoaperture-based plasmonic structures at a fraction of the cost and necessary engineering efforts compared to the conventional top-down methods. We conclude that the described pathway to biomimetic plasmonics offers potentials for significant expansion of the nanophotonic and nanoplasmonic material toolbox.",
publisher = "Elsevier",
journal = "Optical Materials",
title = "Butterfly scales as bionic templates for complex ordered nanophotonic materials: A pathway to biomimetic plasmonics",
volume = "35",
number = "10",
pages = "1869-1875",
doi = "10.1016/j.optmat.2013.04.004"
}

Jakšić, Z., Pantelic, D., Sarajlić, M., Savic-Sevic, S., Matovic, J., Jelenkovic, B., Vasiljević-Radović, D., Curcic, S., Vuković, S. M., Pavlović, V. B., Buha, J., Lackovic, V., Labudovic-Borovic, M.,& Curcic, B.. (2013). Butterfly scales as bionic templates for complex ordered nanophotonic materials: A pathway to biomimetic plasmonics. in Optical Materials
Elsevier., 35(10), 1869-1875.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optmat.2013.04.004

Jakšić Z, Pantelic D, Sarajlić M, Savic-Sevic S, Matovic J, Jelenkovic B, Vasiljević-Radović D, Curcic S, Vuković SM, Pavlović VB, Buha J, Lackovic V, Labudovic-Borovic M, Curcic B. Butterfly scales as bionic templates for complex ordered nanophotonic materials: A pathway to biomimetic plasmonics. in Optical Materials. 2013;35(10):1869-1875.
doi:10.1016/j.optmat.2013.04.004 .

Jakšić, Zoran, Pantelic, Dejan, Sarajlić, Milija, Savic-Sevic, Svetlana, Matovic, Jovan, Jelenkovic, Branislav, Vasiljević-Radović, Dana, Curcic, Srecko, Vuković, Slobodan M., Pavlović, Vladimir B., Buha, Jelena, Lackovic, Vesna, Labudovic-Borovic, Milica, Curcic, Bozidar, "Butterfly scales as bionic templates for complex ordered nanophotonic materials: A pathway to biomimetic plasmonics" in Optical Materials, 35, no. 10 (2013):1869-1875,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optmat.2013.04.004 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Makarov, Slobodan E.
AU  - Curcic, Bozidar P. M.
AU  - Vujisić, Ljubodrag V.
AU  - Jadranin, Milka
AU  - Tešević, Vele
AU  - Vučković, Ivan
AU  - Sekulic, Tatjana L.
AU  - Curcic, Srecko B.
AU  - Mitic, Bojan M.
PY  - 2011
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/792
AB  - The small millipede Callipodella fasciata secretes an earthy smell when disturbed. This secretion was obtained by CH2Cl2 extraction from specimens of both sexes and was identified by GC/MS analyses to be composed of p-cresol (96.5%), phenol (3.5%), and p-ethylphenol (traces). This is the first identification of these compounds in an epigean European callipodidan species and the first report of intergeneric differences in the chemical composition of defensive secretions in callipodidans. These compounds have repellent, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties.
PB  - Wiley-V C H Verlag Gmbh, Weinheim
T2  - Chemistry & Biodiversity
T1  - Defensive Secretions in Callipodella fasciata (LATZEL, 1882; Diplopoda, Callipodida, Schizopetalidae)
VL  - 8
IS  - 7
SP  - 1284
EP  - 1289
DO  - 10.1002/cbdv.201000377
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Makarov, Slobodan E. and Curcic, Bozidar P. M. and Vujisić, Ljubodrag V. and Jadranin, Milka and Tešević, Vele and Vučković, Ivan and Sekulic, Tatjana L. and Curcic, Srecko B. and Mitic, Bojan M.",
year = "2011",
abstract = "The small millipede Callipodella fasciata secretes an earthy smell when disturbed. This secretion was obtained by CH2Cl2 extraction from specimens of both sexes and was identified by GC/MS analyses to be composed of p-cresol (96.5%), phenol (3.5%), and p-ethylphenol (traces). This is the first identification of these compounds in an epigean European callipodidan species and the first report of intergeneric differences in the chemical composition of defensive secretions in callipodidans. These compounds have repellent, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties.",
publisher = "Wiley-V C H Verlag Gmbh, Weinheim",
journal = "Chemistry & Biodiversity",
title = "Defensive Secretions in Callipodella fasciata (LATZEL, 1882; Diplopoda, Callipodida, Schizopetalidae)",
volume = "8",
number = "7",
pages = "1284-1289",
doi = "10.1002/cbdv.201000377"
}

Makarov, S. E., Curcic, B. P. M., Vujisić, L. V., Jadranin, M., Tešević, V., Vučković, I., Sekulic, T. L., Curcic, S. B.,& Mitic, B. M.. (2011). Defensive Secretions in Callipodella fasciata (LATZEL, 1882; Diplopoda, Callipodida, Schizopetalidae). in Chemistry & Biodiversity
Wiley-V C H Verlag Gmbh, Weinheim., 8(7), 1284-1289.
https://doi.org/10.1002/cbdv.201000377

Makarov SE, Curcic BPM, Vujisić LV, Jadranin M, Tešević V, Vučković I, Sekulic TL, Curcic SB, Mitic BM. Defensive Secretions in Callipodella fasciata (LATZEL, 1882; Diplopoda, Callipodida, Schizopetalidae). in Chemistry & Biodiversity. 2011;8(7):1284-1289.
doi:10.1002/cbdv.201000377 .

Makarov, Slobodan E., Curcic, Bozidar P. M., Vujisić, Ljubodrag V., Jadranin, Milka, Tešević, Vele, Vučković, Ivan, Sekulic, Tatjana L., Curcic, Srecko B., Mitic, Bojan M., "Defensive Secretions in Callipodella fasciata (LATZEL, 1882; Diplopoda, Callipodida, Schizopetalidae)" in Chemistry & Biodiversity, 8, no. 7 (2011):1284-1289,
https://doi.org/10.1002/cbdv.201000377 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Vujisić, Ljubodrag V.
AU  - Makarov, Slobodan E.
AU  - Curcic, Bozidar P. M.
AU  - Ilic, Bojan S.
AU  - Tešević, Vele
AU  - Gođevac, Dejan
AU  - Vučković, Ivan
AU  - Curcic, Srecko B.
AU  - Mitic, Bojan M.
PY  - 2011
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/795
AB  - Three European julid species, Cylindroiulus boleti, Leptoiulus trilineatus, and Megaphyllum bosniense, secrete mixtures of up to 12 different quinones. The major components in these species are 2-methoxy-3-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone and 2-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone. 2-Methoxy-5-methylhydroquinone is detected for the first time in the Class Diplopoda. 2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone, 2,3-dimethoxyhydroquinone, 2-methyl-3,4-methylendioxyphenol, and 2,3-dimethoxy-5-methylhydroquinone are registered for the first time in representatives of the family Julidae. The similar chemical composition of defense secretions in all analyzed European julids and Pacific spirobolids supports the idea of the chemical consistency of defensive compounds in juliform millipedes.
PB  - Springer, Dordrecht
T2  - Journal of Chemical Ecology
T1  - Composition of the Defensive Secretion in Three Species of European Millipedes
VL  - 37
IS  - 12
SP  - 1358
EP  - 1364
DO  - 10.1007/s10886-011-0040-3
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Vujisić, Ljubodrag V. and Makarov, Slobodan E. and Curcic, Bozidar P. M. and Ilic, Bojan S. and Tešević, Vele and Gođevac, Dejan and Vučković, Ivan and Curcic, Srecko B. and Mitic, Bojan M.",
year = "2011",
abstract = "Three European julid species, Cylindroiulus boleti, Leptoiulus trilineatus, and Megaphyllum bosniense, secrete mixtures of up to 12 different quinones. The major components in these species are 2-methoxy-3-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone and 2-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone. 2-Methoxy-5-methylhydroquinone is detected for the first time in the Class Diplopoda. 2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone, 2,3-dimethoxyhydroquinone, 2-methyl-3,4-methylendioxyphenol, and 2,3-dimethoxy-5-methylhydroquinone are registered for the first time in representatives of the family Julidae. The similar chemical composition of defense secretions in all analyzed European julids and Pacific spirobolids supports the idea of the chemical consistency of defensive compounds in juliform millipedes.",
publisher = "Springer, Dordrecht",
journal = "Journal of Chemical Ecology",
title = "Composition of the Defensive Secretion in Three Species of European Millipedes",
volume = "37",
number = "12",
pages = "1358-1364",
doi = "10.1007/s10886-011-0040-3"
}

Vujisić, L. V., Makarov, S. E., Curcic, B. P. M., Ilic, B. S., Tešević, V., Gođevac, D., Vučković, I., Curcic, S. B.,& Mitic, B. M.. (2011). Composition of the Defensive Secretion in Three Species of European Millipedes. in Journal of Chemical Ecology
Springer, Dordrecht., 37(12), 1358-1364.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-011-0040-3

Vujisić LV, Makarov SE, Curcic BPM, Ilic BS, Tešević V, Gođevac D, Vučković I, Curcic SB, Mitic BM. Composition of the Defensive Secretion in Three Species of European Millipedes. in Journal of Chemical Ecology. 2011;37(12):1358-1364.
doi:10.1007/s10886-011-0040-3 .

Vujisić, Ljubodrag V., Makarov, Slobodan E., Curcic, Bozidar P. M., Ilic, Bojan S., Tešević, Vele, Gođevac, Dejan, Vučković, Ivan, Curcic, Srecko B., Mitic, Bojan M., "Composition of the Defensive Secretion in Three Species of European Millipedes" in Journal of Chemical Ecology, 37, no. 12 (2011):1358-1364,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-011-0040-3 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Makarov, Slobodan E.
AU  - Curcic, Bozidar P. M.
AU  - Tešević, Vele
AU  - Jadranin, Milka
AU  - Vujisić, Ljubodrag V.
AU  - Curcic, Srecko B.
AU  - Mandić, Boris
AU  - Sekulic, Tatjana L.
AU  - Mitic, Bojan M.
PY  - 2010
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/714
AB  - Nine compounds were detected in three different millipede species: Polydesmus complanatus (L.), Brachydesmus (Stylobrachydesmus) avalae A dagger uriA double dagger & Makarov, and Brachydesmus (Stylobrachydesmus) dadayi Verhoeff. Benzaldehyde, benzyl alcohol, benzoylnitrile, benzyl methyl ketone, benzoic acid, benzyl ethyl ketone, mandelonitrile, and mandelonitrile benzoate were identified by GC-FID and GC-MS analyses. Hydrogen cyanide was detected qualitatively by the picric acid test. Benzyl ethyl ketone, benzyl methyl ketone, and benzyl alcohol were detected for the first time in polydesmidan millipedes. Benzoylnitrile was the major component in all three hexane extracts. These compounds are suspected to be active in the defensive secretions of these millipede species.
PB  - Springer, Dordrecht
T2  - Journal of Chemical Ecology
T1  - Defensive Secretions in Three Species of Polydesmids (Diplopoda, Polydesmida, Polydesmidae)
VL  - 36
IS  - 9
SP  - 978
EP  - 982
DO  - 10.1007/s10886-010-9847-6
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Makarov, Slobodan E. and Curcic, Bozidar P. M. and Tešević, Vele and Jadranin, Milka and Vujisić, Ljubodrag V. and Curcic, Srecko B. and Mandić, Boris and Sekulic, Tatjana L. and Mitic, Bojan M.",
year = "2010",
abstract = "Nine compounds were detected in three different millipede species: Polydesmus complanatus (L.), Brachydesmus (Stylobrachydesmus) avalae A dagger uriA double dagger & Makarov, and Brachydesmus (Stylobrachydesmus) dadayi Verhoeff. Benzaldehyde, benzyl alcohol, benzoylnitrile, benzyl methyl ketone, benzoic acid, benzyl ethyl ketone, mandelonitrile, and mandelonitrile benzoate were identified by GC-FID and GC-MS analyses. Hydrogen cyanide was detected qualitatively by the picric acid test. Benzyl ethyl ketone, benzyl methyl ketone, and benzyl alcohol were detected for the first time in polydesmidan millipedes. Benzoylnitrile was the major component in all three hexane extracts. These compounds are suspected to be active in the defensive secretions of these millipede species.",
publisher = "Springer, Dordrecht",
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title = "Defensive Secretions in Three Species of Polydesmids (Diplopoda, Polydesmida, Polydesmidae)",
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number = "9",
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doi = "10.1007/s10886-010-9847-6"
}

Makarov, S. E., Curcic, B. P. M., Tešević, V., Jadranin, M., Vujisić, L. V., Curcic, S. B., Mandić, B., Sekulic, T. L.,& Mitic, B. M.. (2010). Defensive Secretions in Three Species of Polydesmids (Diplopoda, Polydesmida, Polydesmidae). in Journal of Chemical Ecology
Springer, Dordrecht., 36(9), 978-982.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-010-9847-6

Makarov SE, Curcic BPM, Tešević V, Jadranin M, Vujisić LV, Curcic SB, Mandić B, Sekulic TL, Mitic BM. Defensive Secretions in Three Species of Polydesmids (Diplopoda, Polydesmida, Polydesmidae). in Journal of Chemical Ecology. 2010;36(9):978-982.
doi:10.1007/s10886-010-9847-6 .

Makarov, Slobodan E., Curcic, Bozidar P. M., Tešević, Vele, Jadranin, Milka, Vujisić, Ljubodrag V., Curcic, Srecko B., Mandić, Boris, Sekulic, Tatjana L., Mitic, Bojan M., "Defensive Secretions in Three Species of Polydesmids (Diplopoda, Polydesmida, Polydesmidae)" in Journal of Chemical Ecology, 36, no. 9 (2010):978-982,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-010-9847-6 . .