TY  - JOUR
AU  - Milutinović, Violeta
AU  - Petrović, Predrag
AU  - Petković, Miloš
AU  - Klaus, Anita
AU  - Ušjak, Ljuboš
AU  - Niketić, Marjan
AU  - Petrović, Silvana
PY  - 2023
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6482
AB  - The composition and anticholinesterase activity of the dried MeOH extracts of Hieracium scheppigianum and H. naegelianum underground parts (rhizomes and roots), as well as the anticholinesterase activity of the dried, previously chemically characterised MeOH extracts of the flowering aerial parts of these two and 26 other Hieracium species in the strict sense (s. str.), were investigated. Furthermore, the anticholinesterase activity of 12 selected secondary metabolites of these extracts was evaluated. Using semi-preparative LC-MS, five caffeoylquinic acids and the sesquiterpene lactone crepiside E were isolated from H. scheppigianum underground parts extract. All these compounds were also identified in the underground parts extract of H. naegelianum. Quantitative LC-MS analysis showed that the analysed underground parts extracts were rich in both caffeoylquinic acids (139.77 and 156.62 mg/g of extract, respectively) and crepiside E (126.88 and 116.58 mg/g). In the Ellman method, the tested extracts showed an interesting anti-AChE and/or anti-BChE activity (IC50=0.56–1.58 mg/mL), which can be explained, at least partially, by the presence of some of their constituents. Among the metabolites tested, the best activity was revealed for the flavonoids apigenin, luteolin and diosmetin, and the sesquiterpene lactone 8-epiixerisamine A (IC50=68.09–299.37 μM). © 2023 Wiley-VHCA AG, Zurich, Switzerland.
T2  - Chemistry and Biodiversity
T2  - Chemistry and Biodiversity
T1  - Investigation of Anticholinesterase Activity of Chemically Characterised Hieracium s. str. Methanol Extracts and Their Selected Metabolites
DO  - 10.1002/cbdv.202301044
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Milutinović, Violeta and Petrović, Predrag and Petković, Miloš and Klaus, Anita and Ušjak, Ljuboš and Niketić, Marjan and Petrović, Silvana",
year = "2023",
abstract = "The composition and anticholinesterase activity of the dried MeOH extracts of Hieracium scheppigianum and H. naegelianum underground parts (rhizomes and roots), as well as the anticholinesterase activity of the dried, previously chemically characterised MeOH extracts of the flowering aerial parts of these two and 26 other Hieracium species in the strict sense (s. str.), were investigated. Furthermore, the anticholinesterase activity of 12 selected secondary metabolites of these extracts was evaluated. Using semi-preparative LC-MS, five caffeoylquinic acids and the sesquiterpene lactone crepiside E were isolated from H. scheppigianum underground parts extract. All these compounds were also identified in the underground parts extract of H. naegelianum. Quantitative LC-MS analysis showed that the analysed underground parts extracts were rich in both caffeoylquinic acids (139.77 and 156.62 mg/g of extract, respectively) and crepiside E (126.88 and 116.58 mg/g). In the Ellman method, the tested extracts showed an interesting anti-AChE and/or anti-BChE activity (IC50=0.56–1.58 mg/mL), which can be explained, at least partially, by the presence of some of their constituents. Among the metabolites tested, the best activity was revealed for the flavonoids apigenin, luteolin and diosmetin, and the sesquiterpene lactone 8-epiixerisamine A (IC50=68.09–299.37 μM). © 2023 Wiley-VHCA AG, Zurich, Switzerland.",
journal = "Chemistry and Biodiversity, Chemistry and Biodiversity",
title = "Investigation of Anticholinesterase Activity of Chemically Characterised Hieracium s. str. Methanol Extracts and Their Selected Metabolites",
doi = "10.1002/cbdv.202301044"
}

Milutinović, V., Petrović, P., Petković, M., Klaus, A., Ušjak, L., Niketić, M.,& Petrović, S.. (2023). Investigation of Anticholinesterase Activity of Chemically Characterised Hieracium s. str. Methanol Extracts and Their Selected Metabolites. in Chemistry and Biodiversity.
https://doi.org/10.1002/cbdv.202301044

Milutinović V, Petrović P, Petković M, Klaus A, Ušjak L, Niketić M, Petrović S. Investigation of Anticholinesterase Activity of Chemically Characterised Hieracium s. str. Methanol Extracts and Their Selected Metabolites. in Chemistry and Biodiversity. 2023;.
doi:10.1002/cbdv.202301044 .

Milutinović, Violeta, Petrović, Predrag, Petković, Miloš, Klaus, Anita, Ušjak, Ljuboš, Niketić, Marjan, Petrović, Silvana, "Investigation of Anticholinesterase Activity of Chemically Characterised Hieracium s. str. Methanol Extracts and Their Selected Metabolites" in Chemistry and Biodiversity (2023),
https://doi.org/10.1002/cbdv.202301044 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Milošević, Dragana
AU  - Lević, Steva
AU  - Lazarević, Slavica
AU  - Veličković, Zlate
AU  - Marinković, Aleksandar
AU  - Petrović, Rada
AU  - Petrović, Predrag
PY  - 2021
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5900
AB  - The alkali treated subglebal tissue of the mosaic puffball (Handkea utriformis) (Sa) and Sa modified with hydroxyapatite (Sa-HAp), obtained by successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR) method, were used for the removal of Pb2+, Cd2+ and Ni2+ from aqueous solution. The materials were characterized by FT-IR, Raman, SEM and EDS analysis and by determination of pHPZC. The adsorption performances of Sa and Sa-HAp were assessed in batch experiments at different pH, contact times, temperatures and mass of the adsorbent. Different models of adsorption isotherms were used, and the best fit was obtained with the Langmuir model. Maximum adsorption capacities of Sa towards Pb2+, Cd2+ and Ni2+ were 44.82, 15.54 and 17.21 mg g−1, while for Sa-HAp were 79.55, 52.59 and 45.01 mg g−1, respectively. Kinetic data were well fitted by a pseudo second-order model, while thermodynamic studies disclose spontaneous and endothermic adsorption process. The Sa-Hap was successfully regenerated with 1 M NaCl and after the fifth desorption cycle and 10 h achieved 82.9, 69.7 and 60.4 %, while for 0.5 M NaCl + 0.5 M NaOH and 1 h was 78.3, 64.1, 57.5 % of desorbed Pb2+, Cd2+ and Ni2+, respectively. The competitive study and results from a column system confirmed good applicability of Sa-HAp adsorbent.
PB  - Academic Press
T2  - Journal of Environmental Management
T1  - Hybrid material based on subgleba of mosaic puffball mushroom (Handkea utriformis) as an adsorbent for heavy metal removal from aqueous solutions
SP  - 113358
VL  - 297
DO  - 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113358
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Milošević, Dragana and Lević, Steva and Lazarević, Slavica and Veličković, Zlate and Marinković, Aleksandar and Petrović, Rada and Petrović, Predrag",
year = "2021",
abstract = "The alkali treated subglebal tissue of the mosaic puffball (Handkea utriformis) (Sa) and Sa modified with hydroxyapatite (Sa-HAp), obtained by successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR) method, were used for the removal of Pb2+, Cd2+ and Ni2+ from aqueous solution. The materials were characterized by FT-IR, Raman, SEM and EDS analysis and by determination of pHPZC. The adsorption performances of Sa and Sa-HAp were assessed in batch experiments at different pH, contact times, temperatures and mass of the adsorbent. Different models of adsorption isotherms were used, and the best fit was obtained with the Langmuir model. Maximum adsorption capacities of Sa towards Pb2+, Cd2+ and Ni2+ were 44.82, 15.54 and 17.21 mg g−1, while for Sa-HAp were 79.55, 52.59 and 45.01 mg g−1, respectively. Kinetic data were well fitted by a pseudo second-order model, while thermodynamic studies disclose spontaneous and endothermic adsorption process. The Sa-Hap was successfully regenerated with 1 M NaCl and after the fifth desorption cycle and 10 h achieved 82.9, 69.7 and 60.4 %, while for 0.5 M NaCl + 0.5 M NaOH and 1 h was 78.3, 64.1, 57.5 % of desorbed Pb2+, Cd2+ and Ni2+, respectively. The competitive study and results from a column system confirmed good applicability of Sa-HAp adsorbent.",
publisher = "Academic Press",
journal = "Journal of Environmental Management",
title = "Hybrid material based on subgleba of mosaic puffball mushroom (Handkea utriformis) as an adsorbent for heavy metal removal from aqueous solutions",
pages = "113358",
volume = "297",
doi = "10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113358"
}

Milošević, D., Lević, S., Lazarević, S., Veličković, Z., Marinković, A., Petrović, R.,& Petrović, P.. (2021). Hybrid material based on subgleba of mosaic puffball mushroom (Handkea utriformis) as an adsorbent for heavy metal removal from aqueous solutions. in Journal of Environmental Management
Academic Press., 297, 113358.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113358

Milošević D, Lević S, Lazarević S, Veličković Z, Marinković A, Petrović R, Petrović P. Hybrid material based on subgleba of mosaic puffball mushroom (Handkea utriformis) as an adsorbent for heavy metal removal from aqueous solutions. in Journal of Environmental Management. 2021;297:113358.
doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113358 .

Milošević, Dragana, Lević, Steva, Lazarević, Slavica, Veličković, Zlate, Marinković, Aleksandar, Petrović, Rada, Petrović, Predrag, "Hybrid material based on subgleba of mosaic puffball mushroom (Handkea utriformis) as an adsorbent for heavy metal removal from aqueous solutions" in Journal of Environmental Management, 297 (2021):113358,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113358 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Klaus, Anita
AU  - Petrović, Predrag
AU  - Vunduk, Jovana
AU  - Pavlović, Vladimir
AU  - van Griensven, Leo
PY  - 2020
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5285
AB  - Crude polysaccharide extracts derived from Agaricus bisporus (A), A. brasiliensis (B), and Phellinus linteus (P) were used for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs, labeled AAgNP, BAgNP, PAgNP, respectively) UV and FT-IR spectra, size distribution, and zeta potential of the respective particles were recorded, and TEM and SEM-EDS characterization was done. UV-Vis spectroscopy showed maximum absorbance at 415 mu for A, at 400 nm for P, and at 420 nm for B. SEM-EDS analysis showed BAgNP to consist of almost 90% of silver, while silver content in AAgNP and PAgNP was much lower, 46.5 and 52.3%, respectively. Individual extracts as well as the Ag-NPs were tested against a panel of clinically isolated and ATCC derived pathogens. In almost all cases minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was significantly lower than those of antibiotics, suggesting up to 100 times more effectivity. BAgNP, PAgNP, and AAgNP appeared very active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853 (MIC: 0.19, 0.19, 0.97 mu g/mL, respectively). The same nanoparticles were also very effective toward Candida albicans ATCC 10231 (MIC: 0.39, 0.78, 0.97 mu g/mL, respectively). Our study indicates that the bactericidal effect of PAgNP, AAgNP, BAgNP on E. coli 25922 ATCC (MBC: 1.56, 0.97, 6.25 mu g/mL, respectively) is significantly more pronounced than that of amoxicillin. A pure solution of colloidal silver nanoparticles showed significantly weaker microbiostatic/microbiocidal potential than all tested mushroom extracts' AgNPs, as well as amoxicillin. Silver nanoparticles made with extracts of A, B, and P seem welcome as an addition to the inventory of antimicrobial compounds used in clinical medicine against bacterial and yeast infection.
PB  - Begell House Inc, Danbury
T2  - International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms
T1  - The Antimicrobial Activities of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized from Medicinal Mushrooms
EP  - 883
IS  - 9
SP  - 869
VL  - 22
DO  - 10.1615/IntJMedMushrooms.2020035988
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Klaus, Anita and Petrović, Predrag and Vunduk, Jovana and Pavlović, Vladimir and van Griensven, Leo",
year = "2020",
abstract = "Crude polysaccharide extracts derived from Agaricus bisporus (A), A. brasiliensis (B), and Phellinus linteus (P) were used for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs, labeled AAgNP, BAgNP, PAgNP, respectively) UV and FT-IR spectra, size distribution, and zeta potential of the respective particles were recorded, and TEM and SEM-EDS characterization was done. UV-Vis spectroscopy showed maximum absorbance at 415 mu for A, at 400 nm for P, and at 420 nm for B. SEM-EDS analysis showed BAgNP to consist of almost 90% of silver, while silver content in AAgNP and PAgNP was much lower, 46.5 and 52.3%, respectively. Individual extracts as well as the Ag-NPs were tested against a panel of clinically isolated and ATCC derived pathogens. In almost all cases minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was significantly lower than those of antibiotics, suggesting up to 100 times more effectivity. BAgNP, PAgNP, and AAgNP appeared very active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853 (MIC: 0.19, 0.19, 0.97 mu g/mL, respectively). The same nanoparticles were also very effective toward Candida albicans ATCC 10231 (MIC: 0.39, 0.78, 0.97 mu g/mL, respectively). Our study indicates that the bactericidal effect of PAgNP, AAgNP, BAgNP on E. coli 25922 ATCC (MBC: 1.56, 0.97, 6.25 mu g/mL, respectively) is significantly more pronounced than that of amoxicillin. A pure solution of colloidal silver nanoparticles showed significantly weaker microbiostatic/microbiocidal potential than all tested mushroom extracts' AgNPs, as well as amoxicillin. Silver nanoparticles made with extracts of A, B, and P seem welcome as an addition to the inventory of antimicrobial compounds used in clinical medicine against bacterial and yeast infection.",
publisher = "Begell House Inc, Danbury",
journal = "International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms",
title = "The Antimicrobial Activities of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized from Medicinal Mushrooms",
pages = "883-869",
number = "9",
volume = "22",
doi = "10.1615/IntJMedMushrooms.2020035988"
}

Klaus, A., Petrović, P., Vunduk, J., Pavlović, V.,& van Griensven, L.. (2020). The Antimicrobial Activities of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized from Medicinal Mushrooms. in International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms
Begell House Inc, Danbury., 22(9), 869-883.
https://doi.org/10.1615/IntJMedMushrooms.2020035988

Klaus A, Petrović P, Vunduk J, Pavlović V, van Griensven L. The Antimicrobial Activities of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized from Medicinal Mushrooms. in International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms. 2020;22(9):869-883.
doi:10.1615/IntJMedMushrooms.2020035988 .

Klaus, Anita, Petrović, Predrag, Vunduk, Jovana, Pavlović, Vladimir, van Griensven, Leo, "The Antimicrobial Activities of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized from Medicinal Mushrooms" in International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms, 22, no. 9 (2020):869-883,
https://doi.org/10.1615/IntJMedMushrooms.2020035988 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Milošević, Milena D.
AU  - Marinković, Aleksandar D.
AU  - Petrović, Predrag
AU  - Klaus, Anita
AU  - Nikolić, Milica G.
AU  - Prlainović, Nevena Z.
AU  - Cvijetić, Ilija N.
PY  - 2020
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5316
AB  - In this study we synthesized a series of sixteen bis(imino)pyridines (BIPs) starting from 2,6-diaminopyridine and various aromatic aldehydes, and evaluated their antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitory activity. The chemical structures were elucidated by FTIR, elemental analysis, ESR and HRMS. H-1 and C-13 NMR spectra couldn't be acquired due to the formation of stable, carbon-centered radical cations in a solution, as confirmed by ESR spectroscopy and DFT calculations. The in vitro antioxidant potency was evaluated using four assays: free radical scavenging activity (DPPH and ABTS), reducing power and total antioxidant capacity assay. BIPs demonstrated excellent antioxidant properties, and two derivatives proved to be more potent than reference antioxidants (ascorbic acid and Trolox) in all assays. DFT calculations on.B97XD/6-311++g(d,p) level of theory provided valuable insights into the radical scavenging mechanism of BIPs. For hydroxyl-substituted BIPs, hydrogen atom transfer (HAT) is a predominant mechanism, while the single electron transfer coupled with proton transfer (SET-PT) governs the antioxidant activity of other derivatives. Intramolecular hydrogen bonding (IHB) plays an important role in the mechanism of antioxidant activity as revealed by noncovalent interaction analysis and rotational barrier calculations. The spin density of radical cations is localized on carbon atoms of a pyridine ring, which corroborates with g-factors and multiplicity obtained from ESR analysis. The most potent BIP exhibited moderate inhibitory activity toward AChE (IC50 = 20 +/- 4 mu M), while molecular docking suggested binding at the peripheral anionic site of AChE with the MMFF94 binding enthalpy of -43.4 kcal/mol. Moderate in vitro antimicrobial activity of BIPs have been determined against several pathogenic bacterial strains: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus aureus and clinical isolate of methicillin resistant S. aureus (MRSA). The antifungal activity of BIPs toward Candida albicans was also confirmed. The similarity ensemble approach combined with molecular docking suggested leucyl aminopeptidase as the probable antimicrobial target for the three most potent BIP derivatives.
PB  - Academic Press Inc Elsevier Science, San Diego
T2  - Bioorganic Chemistry
T1  - Synthesis, characterization and SAR studies of bis(imino)pyridines as antioxidants, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and antimicrobial agents
VL  - 102
DO  - 10.1016/j.bioorg.2020.104073
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Milošević, Milena D. and Marinković, Aleksandar D. and Petrović, Predrag and Klaus, Anita and Nikolić, Milica G. and Prlainović, Nevena Z. and Cvijetić, Ilija N.",
year = "2020",
abstract = "In this study we synthesized a series of sixteen bis(imino)pyridines (BIPs) starting from 2,6-diaminopyridine and various aromatic aldehydes, and evaluated their antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitory activity. The chemical structures were elucidated by FTIR, elemental analysis, ESR and HRMS. H-1 and C-13 NMR spectra couldn't be acquired due to the formation of stable, carbon-centered radical cations in a solution, as confirmed by ESR spectroscopy and DFT calculations. The in vitro antioxidant potency was evaluated using four assays: free radical scavenging activity (DPPH and ABTS), reducing power and total antioxidant capacity assay. BIPs demonstrated excellent antioxidant properties, and two derivatives proved to be more potent than reference antioxidants (ascorbic acid and Trolox) in all assays. DFT calculations on.B97XD/6-311++g(d,p) level of theory provided valuable insights into the radical scavenging mechanism of BIPs. For hydroxyl-substituted BIPs, hydrogen atom transfer (HAT) is a predominant mechanism, while the single electron transfer coupled with proton transfer (SET-PT) governs the antioxidant activity of other derivatives. Intramolecular hydrogen bonding (IHB) plays an important role in the mechanism of antioxidant activity as revealed by noncovalent interaction analysis and rotational barrier calculations. The spin density of radical cations is localized on carbon atoms of a pyridine ring, which corroborates with g-factors and multiplicity obtained from ESR analysis. The most potent BIP exhibited moderate inhibitory activity toward AChE (IC50 = 20 +/- 4 mu M), while molecular docking suggested binding at the peripheral anionic site of AChE with the MMFF94 binding enthalpy of -43.4 kcal/mol. Moderate in vitro antimicrobial activity of BIPs have been determined against several pathogenic bacterial strains: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus aureus and clinical isolate of methicillin resistant S. aureus (MRSA). The antifungal activity of BIPs toward Candida albicans was also confirmed. The similarity ensemble approach combined with molecular docking suggested leucyl aminopeptidase as the probable antimicrobial target for the three most potent BIP derivatives.",
publisher = "Academic Press Inc Elsevier Science, San Diego",
journal = "Bioorganic Chemistry",
title = "Synthesis, characterization and SAR studies of bis(imino)pyridines as antioxidants, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and antimicrobial agents",
volume = "102",
doi = "10.1016/j.bioorg.2020.104073"
}

Milošević, M. D., Marinković, A. D., Petrović, P., Klaus, A., Nikolić, M. G., Prlainović, N. Z.,& Cvijetić, I. N.. (2020). Synthesis, characterization and SAR studies of bis(imino)pyridines as antioxidants, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and antimicrobial agents. in Bioorganic Chemistry
Academic Press Inc Elsevier Science, San Diego., 102.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioorg.2020.104073

Milošević MD, Marinković AD, Petrović P, Klaus A, Nikolić MG, Prlainović NZ, Cvijetić IN. Synthesis, characterization and SAR studies of bis(imino)pyridines as antioxidants, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and antimicrobial agents. in Bioorganic Chemistry. 2020;102.
doi:10.1016/j.bioorg.2020.104073 .

Milošević, Milena D., Marinković, Aleksandar D., Petrović, Predrag, Klaus, Anita, Nikolić, Milica G., Prlainović, Nevena Z., Cvijetić, Ilija N., "Synthesis, characterization and SAR studies of bis(imino)pyridines as antioxidants, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and antimicrobial agents" in Bioorganic Chemistry, 102 (2020),
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioorg.2020.104073 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Petrović, Predrag
AU  - Ivanović, Katarina
AU  - Octrue, Charly
AU  - Tumara, Mica
AU  - Jovanović, Aleksandra
AU  - Vunduk, Jovana
AU  - Nikšić, Miomir
AU  - Pjanović, Rada
AU  - Bugarski, Branko
AU  - Klaus, Anita
PY  - 2019
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5015
AB  - Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) is a parasitic fungus, which has been used in traditional medicine in Russia and other northern European countries in the treatment of cancer, gastrointestinal andliver diseases. It has been a subject of intensive researchrecently, confirming many of its health-beneficial effects. In order to obtain a product that would allow modified and prolonged release of the Chaga's active metabolites, hot water Chaga extract was immobilized using calcium - alginate. The extract, which was predominantly composed of carbohydrates (57 %), also contained a relatively high amount of antioxidants/phenolic compounds (130 mg gallic acid equivalents per g of dry extract) and exhibited pronounced radical scavenging activity. It showed significant antibacterial activity as well, inhibiting growth of tested bacterial strains at concentrations of 1.25-20 mg/mL. Entrapment efficiency was about 80 %, and the extract-alginate system showed pH-dependant extract release; there was negligible release at pH 1.75 (gastric pH), and the release gradually increased with the increase in pH, reaching similar to 43 % of immobilized extract at pH 8.5 after 90 min. Such a product could be used as a dietary supplement, adjuvant in therapy of gastrointestinal diseases or as a food additive.
PB  - Savez hemijskih inženjera, Beograd
T2  - HEMIJSKA INDUSTRIJA
T1  - Immobilization of Chaga extract in alginate beads for modified release: simplicity meets efficiency
EP  - 335
IS  - 5
SP  - 325
VL  - 73
DO  - 10.2298/HEMIND190819028P
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Petrović, Predrag and Ivanović, Katarina and Octrue, Charly and Tumara, Mica and Jovanović, Aleksandra and Vunduk, Jovana and Nikšić, Miomir and Pjanović, Rada and Bugarski, Branko and Klaus, Anita",
year = "2019",
abstract = "Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) is a parasitic fungus, which has been used in traditional medicine in Russia and other northern European countries in the treatment of cancer, gastrointestinal andliver diseases. It has been a subject of intensive researchrecently, confirming many of its health-beneficial effects. In order to obtain a product that would allow modified and prolonged release of the Chaga's active metabolites, hot water Chaga extract was immobilized using calcium - alginate. The extract, which was predominantly composed of carbohydrates (57 %), also contained a relatively high amount of antioxidants/phenolic compounds (130 mg gallic acid equivalents per g of dry extract) and exhibited pronounced radical scavenging activity. It showed significant antibacterial activity as well, inhibiting growth of tested bacterial strains at concentrations of 1.25-20 mg/mL. Entrapment efficiency was about 80 %, and the extract-alginate system showed pH-dependant extract release; there was negligible release at pH 1.75 (gastric pH), and the release gradually increased with the increase in pH, reaching similar to 43 % of immobilized extract at pH 8.5 after 90 min. Such a product could be used as a dietary supplement, adjuvant in therapy of gastrointestinal diseases or as a food additive.",
publisher = "Savez hemijskih inženjera, Beograd",
journal = "HEMIJSKA INDUSTRIJA",
title = "Immobilization of Chaga extract in alginate beads for modified release: simplicity meets efficiency",
pages = "335-325",
number = "5",
volume = "73",
doi = "10.2298/HEMIND190819028P"
}

Petrović, P., Ivanović, K., Octrue, C., Tumara, M., Jovanović, A., Vunduk, J., Nikšić, M., Pjanović, R., Bugarski, B.,& Klaus, A.. (2019). Immobilization of Chaga extract in alginate beads for modified release: simplicity meets efficiency. in HEMIJSKA INDUSTRIJA
Savez hemijskih inženjera, Beograd., 73(5), 325-335.
https://doi.org/10.2298/HEMIND190819028P

Petrović P, Ivanović K, Octrue C, Tumara M, Jovanović A, Vunduk J, Nikšić M, Pjanović R, Bugarski B, Klaus A. Immobilization of Chaga extract in alginate beads for modified release: simplicity meets efficiency. in HEMIJSKA INDUSTRIJA. 2019;73(5):325-335.
doi:10.2298/HEMIND190819028P .

Petrović, Predrag, Ivanović, Katarina, Octrue, Charly, Tumara, Mica, Jovanović, Aleksandra, Vunduk, Jovana, Nikšić, Miomir, Pjanović, Rada, Bugarski, Branko, Klaus, Anita, "Immobilization of Chaga extract in alginate beads for modified release: simplicity meets efficiency" in HEMIJSKA INDUSTRIJA, 73, no. 5 (2019):325-335,
https://doi.org/10.2298/HEMIND190819028P . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Petrović, Predrag
AU  - Ivanović, Katarina
AU  - Jovanović, Aleksandra
AU  - Simović, Milica
AU  - Milutinović, Violeta
AU  - Kozarski, Maja
AU  - Petković, Milos
AU  - Cvetković, Anka
AU  - Klaus, Anita
AU  - Bugarski, Branko
PY  - 2019
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4975
AB  - Puffballs are fungi that produce globose fruiting bodies that undergo autolysis, transforming their insides into a spore bearing, powdery mass. Mature fruiting bodies are traditionally used to treat open skin wounds. In this study, methanol extracts of two puffball species, Handkea excipuliformis and Vascellum pratense, were examined and compared in order to provide insight into the changes these mushrooms undergo during maturation, with respect to their potential use in skin care and wound treatment. Some compounds involved in skin care and regeneration were quantified, and it was found that maturation increases the concentrations of almost all of these compounds. Antioxidant activity was also more pronounced in mature fruiting body extracts, which was in correlation with the higher content of antioxidants. Tyrosinase inhibition was vastly improved with autolysis, correlating with the higher phenolic content in mature fruiting body extracts. Antimicrobial activity was negatively affected by autolysis in the case of H. excipuliformis, whereas autolysis had little effect on the antimicrobial activity of V. pratense. Autolysis generally improved the biological activity and increased the concentrations of compounds involved in skin care, which justifies the traditional use of puffballs and makes them good candidates for various potential cosmetic and medicinal skin-care products.
PB  - Srpsko biološko društvo, Beograd, i dr.
T2  - Archives of Biological Sciences
T1  - The impact of puffball autolysis on selected chemical and biological properties: puffball extracts as potential ingredients of skin-care products
EP  - 733
IS  - 4
SP  - 721
VL  - 71
DO  - 10.2298/ABS190725055P
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Petrović, Predrag and Ivanović, Katarina and Jovanović, Aleksandra and Simović, Milica and Milutinović, Violeta and Kozarski, Maja and Petković, Milos and Cvetković, Anka and Klaus, Anita and Bugarski, Branko",
year = "2019",
abstract = "Puffballs are fungi that produce globose fruiting bodies that undergo autolysis, transforming their insides into a spore bearing, powdery mass. Mature fruiting bodies are traditionally used to treat open skin wounds. In this study, methanol extracts of two puffball species, Handkea excipuliformis and Vascellum pratense, were examined and compared in order to provide insight into the changes these mushrooms undergo during maturation, with respect to their potential use in skin care and wound treatment. Some compounds involved in skin care and regeneration were quantified, and it was found that maturation increases the concentrations of almost all of these compounds. Antioxidant activity was also more pronounced in mature fruiting body extracts, which was in correlation with the higher content of antioxidants. Tyrosinase inhibition was vastly improved with autolysis, correlating with the higher phenolic content in mature fruiting body extracts. Antimicrobial activity was negatively affected by autolysis in the case of H. excipuliformis, whereas autolysis had little effect on the antimicrobial activity of V. pratense. Autolysis generally improved the biological activity and increased the concentrations of compounds involved in skin care, which justifies the traditional use of puffballs and makes them good candidates for various potential cosmetic and medicinal skin-care products.",
publisher = "Srpsko biološko društvo, Beograd, i dr.",
journal = "Archives of Biological Sciences",
title = "The impact of puffball autolysis on selected chemical and biological properties: puffball extracts as potential ingredients of skin-care products",
pages = "733-721",
number = "4",
volume = "71",
doi = "10.2298/ABS190725055P"
}

Petrović, P., Ivanović, K., Jovanović, A., Simović, M., Milutinović, V., Kozarski, M., Petković, M., Cvetković, A., Klaus, A.,& Bugarski, B.. (2019). The impact of puffball autolysis on selected chemical and biological properties: puffball extracts as potential ingredients of skin-care products. in Archives of Biological Sciences
Srpsko biološko društvo, Beograd, i dr.., 71(4), 721-733.
https://doi.org/10.2298/ABS190725055P

Petrović P, Ivanović K, Jovanović A, Simović M, Milutinović V, Kozarski M, Petković M, Cvetković A, Klaus A, Bugarski B. The impact of puffball autolysis on selected chemical and biological properties: puffball extracts as potential ingredients of skin-care products. in Archives of Biological Sciences. 2019;71(4):721-733.
doi:10.2298/ABS190725055P .

Petrović, Predrag, Ivanović, Katarina, Jovanović, Aleksandra, Simović, Milica, Milutinović, Violeta, Kozarski, Maja, Petković, Milos, Cvetković, Anka, Klaus, Anita, Bugarski, Branko, "The impact of puffball autolysis on selected chemical and biological properties: puffball extracts as potential ingredients of skin-care products" in Archives of Biological Sciences, 71, no. 4 (2019):721-733,
https://doi.org/10.2298/ABS190725055P . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Vunduk, Jovana
AU  - Djekić, Ilija
AU  - Petrović, Predrag
AU  - Tomašević, Igor
AU  - Kozarski, Maja
AU  - Despotović, Saša
AU  - Nikšić, Miomir
AU  - Klaus, Anita
PY  - 2018
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4774
AB  - Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine compositional differences between brown and white varieties of Agaricus bisporus during shelf life and to determine if the growing demand for the brown variety is scientifically justified. Design/methodology/approach Field research enabled analyzing consumers' perceptions on intrinsic, extrinsic and quality characteristics of mushrooms. A total of 275 consumers participated in the survey. Obtained results were used for comparing white and brown varieties of A. bisporus over a period of 22 days. Mushrooms were packed in air and in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) at 4 degrees C. Samples were analyzed for their nutritional, antioxidative and microbiological characteristics. Findings Two weeks from harvest, white variety showed higher amount of essential nutrients, while during the third week, brown mushrooms were more nutritionally valuable. Brown variety had better antioxidative ability for all 22 days of storage. Aerobic plate count (APC) was as expected for the mushrooms. MAPs significantly lowered APC in both varieties. The number of Enterobacteriaceae was equal for both varieties at the beginning, but later on they developed much faster in the case of brown variety. Field research combined with specific analyses clarified that there are no nutritive or microbiological reasons for the precedence of brown variety over white. Research limitations/implications Sensory aspect of the quality of mushrooms was not analyzed. Originality/value Market trend toward brown variety was scientifically challenged.
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Ltd, Bingley
T2  - British Food Journal
T1  - Challenging the difference between white and brown Agaricus bisporus mushrooms: Science behind consumers choice
EP  - 1394
IS  - 6
SP  - 1381
VL  - 120
DO  - 10.1108/BFJ-10-2017-0550
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Vunduk, Jovana and Djekić, Ilija and Petrović, Predrag and Tomašević, Igor and Kozarski, Maja and Despotović, Saša and Nikšić, Miomir and Klaus, Anita",
year = "2018",
abstract = "Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine compositional differences between brown and white varieties of Agaricus bisporus during shelf life and to determine if the growing demand for the brown variety is scientifically justified. Design/methodology/approach Field research enabled analyzing consumers' perceptions on intrinsic, extrinsic and quality characteristics of mushrooms. A total of 275 consumers participated in the survey. Obtained results were used for comparing white and brown varieties of A. bisporus over a period of 22 days. Mushrooms were packed in air and in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) at 4 degrees C. Samples were analyzed for their nutritional, antioxidative and microbiological characteristics. Findings Two weeks from harvest, white variety showed higher amount of essential nutrients, while during the third week, brown mushrooms were more nutritionally valuable. Brown variety had better antioxidative ability for all 22 days of storage. Aerobic plate count (APC) was as expected for the mushrooms. MAPs significantly lowered APC in both varieties. The number of Enterobacteriaceae was equal for both varieties at the beginning, but later on they developed much faster in the case of brown variety. Field research combined with specific analyses clarified that there are no nutritive or microbiological reasons for the precedence of brown variety over white. Research limitations/implications Sensory aspect of the quality of mushrooms was not analyzed. Originality/value Market trend toward brown variety was scientifically challenged.",
publisher = "Emerald Group Publishing Ltd, Bingley",
journal = "British Food Journal",
title = "Challenging the difference between white and brown Agaricus bisporus mushrooms: Science behind consumers choice",
pages = "1394-1381",
number = "6",
volume = "120",
doi = "10.1108/BFJ-10-2017-0550"
}

Vunduk, J., Djekić, I., Petrović, P., Tomašević, I., Kozarski, M., Despotović, S., Nikšić, M.,& Klaus, A.. (2018). Challenging the difference between white and brown Agaricus bisporus mushrooms: Science behind consumers choice. in British Food Journal
Emerald Group Publishing Ltd, Bingley., 120(6), 1381-1394.
https://doi.org/10.1108/BFJ-10-2017-0550

Vunduk J, Djekić I, Petrović P, Tomašević I, Kozarski M, Despotović S, Nikšić M, Klaus A. Challenging the difference between white and brown Agaricus bisporus mushrooms: Science behind consumers choice. in British Food Journal. 2018;120(6):1381-1394.
doi:10.1108/BFJ-10-2017-0550 .

Vunduk, Jovana, Djekić, Ilija, Petrović, Predrag, Tomašević, Igor, Kozarski, Maja, Despotović, Saša, Nikšić, Miomir, Klaus, Anita, "Challenging the difference between white and brown Agaricus bisporus mushrooms: Science behind consumers choice" in British Food Journal, 120, no. 6 (2018):1381-1394,
https://doi.org/10.1108/BFJ-10-2017-0550 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Osmokrović, Andrea
AU  - Jancić, Ivan
AU  - Vunduk, Jovana
AU  - Petrović, Predrag
AU  - Milenković, Marina
AU  - Obradović, Bojana
PY  - 2018
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4785
AB  - New composites based on Ca-alginate hydrogels were produced that release activated charcoal (AC) particles with adsorbed povidone iodine (PVP-I) as a model antimicrobial substance in a physiological-like environment. Composite beads with different alginate (0.5-1.5% w/w) and AC (1-20% w/w) concentrations were analyzed by FE-SEM and characterized regarding textural parameters, swelling, and AC release kinetics. PVP-I was easily adsorbed onto AC particles within the optimized beads (0.5% w/w alginate, 20% w/w AC) as indicated by UV-vis spectroscopy, EDX and FT-IR analyses. The obtained beads have shown strong bactericidal effects against two standard bacterial strains (Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) and clinical multi-resistant wound isolates (MRSA, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococcus faecalis and Proteus mirabilis) and, at the same time, exhibited negligible PVP-I desorption in physiological saline solution. Thus, the obtained composites could provide utilization of potent antiseptics such as iodine, in wound dressings, without the concern of systemic absorption.
PB  - Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford
T2  - Carbohydrate Polymers
T1  - Achieving high antimicrobial activity: Composite alginate hydrogel beads releasing activated charcoal with an immobilized active agent
EP  - 288
SP  - 279
VL  - 196
DO  - 10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.05.045
ER  - 

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author = "Osmokrović, Andrea and Jancić, Ivan and Vunduk, Jovana and Petrović, Predrag and Milenković, Marina and Obradović, Bojana",
year = "2018",
abstract = "New composites based on Ca-alginate hydrogels were produced that release activated charcoal (AC) particles with adsorbed povidone iodine (PVP-I) as a model antimicrobial substance in a physiological-like environment. Composite beads with different alginate (0.5-1.5% w/w) and AC (1-20% w/w) concentrations were analyzed by FE-SEM and characterized regarding textural parameters, swelling, and AC release kinetics. PVP-I was easily adsorbed onto AC particles within the optimized beads (0.5% w/w alginate, 20% w/w AC) as indicated by UV-vis spectroscopy, EDX and FT-IR analyses. The obtained beads have shown strong bactericidal effects against two standard bacterial strains (Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) and clinical multi-resistant wound isolates (MRSA, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococcus faecalis and Proteus mirabilis) and, at the same time, exhibited negligible PVP-I desorption in physiological saline solution. Thus, the obtained composites could provide utilization of potent antiseptics such as iodine, in wound dressings, without the concern of systemic absorption.",
publisher = "Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford",
journal = "Carbohydrate Polymers",
title = "Achieving high antimicrobial activity: Composite alginate hydrogel beads releasing activated charcoal with an immobilized active agent",
pages = "288-279",
volume = "196",
doi = "10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.05.045"
}

Osmokrović, A., Jancić, I., Vunduk, J., Petrović, P., Milenković, M.,& Obradović, B.. (2018). Achieving high antimicrobial activity: Composite alginate hydrogel beads releasing activated charcoal with an immobilized active agent. in Carbohydrate Polymers
Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford., 196, 279-288.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.05.045

Osmokrović A, Jancić I, Vunduk J, Petrović P, Milenković M, Obradović B. Achieving high antimicrobial activity: Composite alginate hydrogel beads releasing activated charcoal with an immobilized active agent. in Carbohydrate Polymers. 2018;196:279-288.
doi:10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.05.045 .

Osmokrović, Andrea, Jancić, Ivan, Vunduk, Jovana, Petrović, Predrag, Milenković, Marina, Obradović, Bojana, "Achieving high antimicrobial activity: Composite alginate hydrogel beads releasing activated charcoal with an immobilized active agent" in Carbohydrate Polymers, 196 (2018):279-288,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.05.045 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Đekić, Ilija
AU  - Vunduk, Jovana
AU  - Tomašević, Igor
AU  - Kozarski, Maja
AU  - Petrović, Predrag
AU  - Nikšić, Miomir
AU  - Klaus, Anita
PY  - 2017
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6054
AB  - BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to develop a total quality index and examine the effects of modified atmosphere
packaging (MAP) on the quality of Agaricus bisporus mushrooms stored for 22 days at 4 ∘C. Mushrooms were packaged under
three MAPs: high nitrogen packaging (HNP), low carbon dioxide packaging (LCP) and low oxygen packaging (LOP). Passive MAP
with air inside initially was used as the atmosphere treatment (AIR).
RESULTS: This research revealed two phases in quality deterioration of A. bisporus mushrooms. During the first week, most of
the quality parameters were not statistically different. Thereafter, odor intensities were stronger for all four types of packaging.
Color difference and browning index values showed significantly lower color changes for AIR and LOP compared with HNP and
LCP mushrooms.
CONCLUSION: The best total quality index was calculated for LOP, followed by LCP and AIR. The findings of this study are
useful with respect to examining two-component MAPs, separating the limiting factors (O2 and CO2) and evaluating quality
deterioration effects and the total quality index of A. bisporus mushrooms.
© 2016 Society of Chemical Industry
PB  - Wiley
T2  - Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture
T1  - Total quality index of Agaricus bisporus mushrooms packed in modified atmosphere
EP  - 3021
IS  - 9
SP  - 3013
VL  - 97
DO  - 10.1002/jsfa.8142
ER  - 

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author = "Đekić, Ilija and Vunduk, Jovana and Tomašević, Igor and Kozarski, Maja and Petrović, Predrag and Nikšić, Miomir and Klaus, Anita",
year = "2017",
abstract = "BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to develop a total quality index and examine the effects of modified atmosphere
packaging (MAP) on the quality of Agaricus bisporus mushrooms stored for 22 days at 4 ∘C. Mushrooms were packaged under
three MAPs: high nitrogen packaging (HNP), low carbon dioxide packaging (LCP) and low oxygen packaging (LOP). Passive MAP
with air inside initially was used as the atmosphere treatment (AIR).
RESULTS: This research revealed two phases in quality deterioration of A. bisporus mushrooms. During the first week, most of
the quality parameters were not statistically different. Thereafter, odor intensities were stronger for all four types of packaging.
Color difference and browning index values showed significantly lower color changes for AIR and LOP compared with HNP and
LCP mushrooms.
CONCLUSION: The best total quality index was calculated for LOP, followed by LCP and AIR. The findings of this study are
useful with respect to examining two-component MAPs, separating the limiting factors (O2 and CO2) and evaluating quality
deterioration effects and the total quality index of A. bisporus mushrooms.
© 2016 Society of Chemical Industry",
publisher = "Wiley",
journal = "Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture",
title = "Total quality index of Agaricus bisporus mushrooms packed in modified atmosphere",
pages = "3021-3013",
number = "9",
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Đekić, I., Vunduk, J., Tomašević, I., Kozarski, M., Petrović, P., Nikšić, M.,& Klaus, A.. (2017). Total quality index of Agaricus bisporus mushrooms packed in modified atmosphere. in Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture
Wiley., 97(9), 3013-3021.
https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.8142

Đekić I, Vunduk J, Tomašević I, Kozarski M, Petrović P, Nikšić M, Klaus A. Total quality index of Agaricus bisporus mushrooms packed in modified atmosphere. in Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 2017;97(9):3013-3021.
doi:10.1002/jsfa.8142 .

Đekić, Ilija, Vunduk, Jovana, Tomašević, Igor, Kozarski, Maja, Petrović, Predrag, Nikšić, Miomir, Klaus, Anita, "Total quality index of Agaricus bisporus mushrooms packed in modified atmosphere" in Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 97, no. 9 (2017):3013-3021,
https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.8142 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Djekić, Ilija
AU  - Vunduk, Jovana
AU  - Tomašević, Igor
AU  - Kozarski, Maja
AU  - Petrović, Predrag
AU  - Nikšić, Miomir
AU  - Pudja, Predrag
AU  - Klaus, Anita
PY  - 2017
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4357
AB  - BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to develop a total quality index and examine the effects of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) on the quality of Agaricus bisporus mushrooms stored for 22 days at 4 degrees C. Mushrooms were packaged under three MAPs: high nitrogen packaging (HNP), low carbon dioxide packaging (LCP) and low oxygen packaging (LOP). Passive MAP with air inside initially was used as the atmosphere treatment (AIR). RESULTSThis research revealed two phases in quality deterioration of A. bisporus mushrooms. During the first week, most of the quality parameters were not statistically different. Thereafter, odor intensities were stronger for all four types of packaging. Color difference and browning index values showed significantly lower color changes for AIR and LOP compared with HNP and LCP mushrooms. CONCLUSIONThe best total quality index was calculated for LOP, followed by LCP and AIR. The findings of this study are useful with respect to examining two-component MAPs, separating the limiting factors (O-2 and CO2) and evaluating quality deterioration effects and the total quality index of A. bisporus mushrooms.
PB  - Wiley, Hoboken
T2  - Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture
T1  - Total quality index of Agaricus bisporus mushrooms packed in modified atmosphere
EP  - 3021
IS  - 9
SP  - 3013
VL  - 97
DO  - 10.1002/jsfa.8142
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Djekić, Ilija and Vunduk, Jovana and Tomašević, Igor and Kozarski, Maja and Petrović, Predrag and Nikšić, Miomir and Pudja, Predrag and Klaus, Anita",
year = "2017",
abstract = "BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to develop a total quality index and examine the effects of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) on the quality of Agaricus bisporus mushrooms stored for 22 days at 4 degrees C. Mushrooms were packaged under three MAPs: high nitrogen packaging (HNP), low carbon dioxide packaging (LCP) and low oxygen packaging (LOP). Passive MAP with air inside initially was used as the atmosphere treatment (AIR). RESULTSThis research revealed two phases in quality deterioration of A. bisporus mushrooms. During the first week, most of the quality parameters were not statistically different. Thereafter, odor intensities were stronger for all four types of packaging. Color difference and browning index values showed significantly lower color changes for AIR and LOP compared with HNP and LCP mushrooms. CONCLUSIONThe best total quality index was calculated for LOP, followed by LCP and AIR. The findings of this study are useful with respect to examining two-component MAPs, separating the limiting factors (O-2 and CO2) and evaluating quality deterioration effects and the total quality index of A. bisporus mushrooms.",
publisher = "Wiley, Hoboken",
journal = "Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture",
title = "Total quality index of Agaricus bisporus mushrooms packed in modified atmosphere",
pages = "3021-3013",
number = "9",
volume = "97",
doi = "10.1002/jsfa.8142"
}

Djekić, I., Vunduk, J., Tomašević, I., Kozarski, M., Petrović, P., Nikšić, M., Pudja, P.,& Klaus, A.. (2017). Total quality index of Agaricus bisporus mushrooms packed in modified atmosphere. in Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture
Wiley, Hoboken., 97(9), 3013-3021.
https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.8142

Djekić I, Vunduk J, Tomašević I, Kozarski M, Petrović P, Nikšić M, Pudja P, Klaus A. Total quality index of Agaricus bisporus mushrooms packed in modified atmosphere. in Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 2017;97(9):3013-3021.
doi:10.1002/jsfa.8142 .

Djekić, Ilija, Vunduk, Jovana, Tomašević, Igor, Kozarski, Maja, Petrović, Predrag, Nikšić, Miomir, Pudja, Predrag, Klaus, Anita, "Total quality index of Agaricus bisporus mushrooms packed in modified atmosphere" in Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 97, no. 9 (2017):3013-3021,
https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.8142 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Djekić, Ilija
AU  - Vunduk, Jovana
AU  - Tomašević, Igor
AU  - Kozarski, Maja
AU  - Petrović, Predrag
AU  - Nikšić, Miomir
AU  - Pudja, Predrag
AU  - Klaus, Anita
PY  - 2017
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4363
AB  - The aim of this study was to analyze application of quality function deployment on examining the shelf life of Agaricus bisporus Portobello packed in modified atmosphere packaging stored for 22 d at 4 degrees C. Mushrooms were packaged under three modified atmosphere packaging conditions: high nitrogen packaging (HNP); low carbon dioxide packaging (LCP); low oxygen packaging (LOP). Packaging with air inside initially was used as the atmosphere treatment (AIR). In respect to color changes, total color difference and browning index showed the greatest range for HNP and the smallest range for LOP. Regarding sensory analysis, LOP and AIR had the best results for overall quality compared to LCP and HNP. Odor characteristics were best scored for LOP while AIR had the worst impact on this feature. The highest level of quality deterioration was observed for LCP and HNP mushrooms while AIR mushrooms had the lowest level of deterioration. Quality function deployment showed that the best 'Quality Score' was for LOP, followed by AIR. LCP and HNP had the worst 'Quality Score' during the entire shelf-life.
PB  - Elsevier Science Bv, Amsterdam
T2  - LWT-Food Science and Technology
T1  - Application of quality function deployment on shelf-life analysis of Agaricus bisporus Portobello
EP  - 89
SP  - 82
VL  - 78
DO  - 10.1016/j.lwt.2016.12.036
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Djekić, Ilija and Vunduk, Jovana and Tomašević, Igor and Kozarski, Maja and Petrović, Predrag and Nikšić, Miomir and Pudja, Predrag and Klaus, Anita",
year = "2017",
abstract = "The aim of this study was to analyze application of quality function deployment on examining the shelf life of Agaricus bisporus Portobello packed in modified atmosphere packaging stored for 22 d at 4 degrees C. Mushrooms were packaged under three modified atmosphere packaging conditions: high nitrogen packaging (HNP); low carbon dioxide packaging (LCP); low oxygen packaging (LOP). Packaging with air inside initially was used as the atmosphere treatment (AIR). In respect to color changes, total color difference and browning index showed the greatest range for HNP and the smallest range for LOP. Regarding sensory analysis, LOP and AIR had the best results for overall quality compared to LCP and HNP. Odor characteristics were best scored for LOP while AIR had the worst impact on this feature. The highest level of quality deterioration was observed for LCP and HNP mushrooms while AIR mushrooms had the lowest level of deterioration. Quality function deployment showed that the best 'Quality Score' was for LOP, followed by AIR. LCP and HNP had the worst 'Quality Score' during the entire shelf-life.",
publisher = "Elsevier Science Bv, Amsterdam",
journal = "LWT-Food Science and Technology",
title = "Application of quality function deployment on shelf-life analysis of Agaricus bisporus Portobello",
pages = "89-82",
volume = "78",
doi = "10.1016/j.lwt.2016.12.036"
}

Djekić, I., Vunduk, J., Tomašević, I., Kozarski, M., Petrović, P., Nikšić, M., Pudja, P.,& Klaus, A.. (2017). Application of quality function deployment on shelf-life analysis of Agaricus bisporus Portobello. in LWT-Food Science and Technology
Elsevier Science Bv, Amsterdam., 78, 82-89.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2016.12.036

Djekić I, Vunduk J, Tomašević I, Kozarski M, Petrović P, Nikšić M, Pudja P, Klaus A. Application of quality function deployment on shelf-life analysis of Agaricus bisporus Portobello. in LWT-Food Science and Technology. 2017;78:82-89.
doi:10.1016/j.lwt.2016.12.036 .

Djekić, Ilija, Vunduk, Jovana, Tomašević, Igor, Kozarski, Maja, Petrović, Predrag, Nikšić, Miomir, Pudja, Predrag, Klaus, Anita, "Application of quality function deployment on shelf-life analysis of Agaricus bisporus Portobello" in LWT-Food Science and Technology, 78 (2017):82-89,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2016.12.036 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Petrović, Predrag
AU  - Vunduk, Jovana
AU  - Klaus, Anita
AU  - Kozarski, Maja
AU  - Nikšić, Miomir
AU  - Zizak, Zeljko
AU  - Vuković, Nebojša
AU  - Sekularac, Gavrilo
AU  - Drmanić, Sasa
AU  - Bugarski, Branko
PY  - 2016
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4120
AB  - Handkea utriformis (HU), H. excipuliformis (HE) and Vascellum pratense (VP) mature fruiting bodies methanol extracts were tested for biological activities and active compounds. The extracts showed prominent radical scavenging, reducing, antioxidative and chelating abilities. Scavenging ability was correlated with phenolic (ABTS assay) or phenolic and/or sugar/beta-glucan content (DPPH). Antioxidative and Fe3+-reducing ability of VP extract was the highest, and was best correlated with flavonoid content. The same extract exhibited the best angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitory activity. HU and HE showed selectivity toward tumor cell lines in cytotoxicity analysis. The extracts exhibited various antimicrobial activity, the best being against Listeria monocytogenes (HE, MIC-0.625 mg/mL); fatty acid content was particularly high in HU (37.25 mg/g), with linoleic acid making up more than 57% in all samples. Phenolics were present in considerable amount, as well as beta-glucans (HU, 16.67%). Although these mushrooms are inedible after autolysis process, they were still a good source of biologically active products.
PB  - Elsevier, Amsterdam
T2  - Journal of Functional Foods
T1  - Biological potential of puffballs: A comparative analysis
EP  - 49
SP  - 36
VL  - 21
DO  - 10.1016/j.jff.2015.11.039
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Petrović, Predrag and Vunduk, Jovana and Klaus, Anita and Kozarski, Maja and Nikšić, Miomir and Zizak, Zeljko and Vuković, Nebojša and Sekularac, Gavrilo and Drmanić, Sasa and Bugarski, Branko",
year = "2016",
abstract = "Handkea utriformis (HU), H. excipuliformis (HE) and Vascellum pratense (VP) mature fruiting bodies methanol extracts were tested for biological activities and active compounds. The extracts showed prominent radical scavenging, reducing, antioxidative and chelating abilities. Scavenging ability was correlated with phenolic (ABTS assay) or phenolic and/or sugar/beta-glucan content (DPPH). Antioxidative and Fe3+-reducing ability of VP extract was the highest, and was best correlated with flavonoid content. The same extract exhibited the best angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitory activity. HU and HE showed selectivity toward tumor cell lines in cytotoxicity analysis. The extracts exhibited various antimicrobial activity, the best being against Listeria monocytogenes (HE, MIC-0.625 mg/mL); fatty acid content was particularly high in HU (37.25 mg/g), with linoleic acid making up more than 57% in all samples. Phenolics were present in considerable amount, as well as beta-glucans (HU, 16.67%). Although these mushrooms are inedible after autolysis process, they were still a good source of biologically active products.",
publisher = "Elsevier, Amsterdam",
journal = "Journal of Functional Foods",
title = "Biological potential of puffballs: A comparative analysis",
pages = "49-36",
volume = "21",
doi = "10.1016/j.jff.2015.11.039"
}

Petrović, P., Vunduk, J., Klaus, A., Kozarski, M., Nikšić, M., Zizak, Z., Vuković, N., Sekularac, G., Drmanić, S.,& Bugarski, B.. (2016). Biological potential of puffballs: A comparative analysis. in Journal of Functional Foods
Elsevier, Amsterdam., 21, 36-49.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jff.2015.11.039

Petrović P, Vunduk J, Klaus A, Kozarski M, Nikšić M, Zizak Z, Vuković N, Sekularac G, Drmanić S, Bugarski B. Biological potential of puffballs: A comparative analysis. in Journal of Functional Foods. 2016;21:36-49.
doi:10.1016/j.jff.2015.11.039 .

Petrović, Predrag, Vunduk, Jovana, Klaus, Anita, Kozarski, Maja, Nikšić, Miomir, Zizak, Zeljko, Vuković, Nebojša, Sekularac, Gavrilo, Drmanić, Sasa, Bugarski, Branko, "Biological potential of puffballs: A comparative analysis" in Journal of Functional Foods, 21 (2016):36-49,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jff.2015.11.039 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Vunduk, Jovana
AU  - Klaus, Anita
AU  - Kozarski, Maja
AU  - Petrović, Predrag
AU  - Zizak, Zeljko
AU  - Nikšić, Miomir
AU  - van Griensven, Leo
PY  - 2015
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3717
AB  - The birch polypore Piptoporus betulinus was among two mushrooms that were found in the Iceman's bag. Recent studies indicated that P. betulinus was probably used as a religious and medicinal item. In order to examine the medicinal potential of P. betulinus, hot water (HW), partially purified (PP), and alkali extract (HA) were prepared and tested for antioxidant, antimicrobial, cytotoxic, and angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory activity. All tested samples exhibited moderate cytotoxic activity, and HW appeared as the most effective (IC50 = 0.8 +/- 0.1 mg/ml for HeLa cells). HA proved to be a good 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radical scavenger and exhibited the strongest ferric-reducing power (EC50 = 0.07 +/- 0.3 mg/ml). The same extract (HA) also expressed the strongest ferric-reducing power (EC50 = 0.99 +/- 0.1 mg/ml). Hot alkali extraction contributed significantly to ACE inhibitory activity (EC50 = 0.06 +/- 0.00 mg/ml) and to antimicrobial activity, especially against highly resistant Enterococcus faecalis (minimum inhibitory concentration: 0.156 +/- 0.000 mg/ml; and minimum bactericidal concentration: 1.25 +/- 0.00 mg/ml).
PB  - Begell House Inc, Danbury
T2  - International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms
T1  - Did the Iceman Know Better? Screening of the Medicinal Properties of the Birch Polypore Medicinal Mushroom, Piptoporus betulinus (Higher Basidiomycetes)
EP  - 1125
IS  - 12
SP  - 1113
VL  - 17
DO  - 10.1615/IntJMedMushrooms.v17.i12.10
ER  - 

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year = "2015",
abstract = "The birch polypore Piptoporus betulinus was among two mushrooms that were found in the Iceman's bag. Recent studies indicated that P. betulinus was probably used as a religious and medicinal item. In order to examine the medicinal potential of P. betulinus, hot water (HW), partially purified (PP), and alkali extract (HA) were prepared and tested for antioxidant, antimicrobial, cytotoxic, and angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory activity. All tested samples exhibited moderate cytotoxic activity, and HW appeared as the most effective (IC50 = 0.8 +/- 0.1 mg/ml for HeLa cells). HA proved to be a good 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radical scavenger and exhibited the strongest ferric-reducing power (EC50 = 0.07 +/- 0.3 mg/ml). The same extract (HA) also expressed the strongest ferric-reducing power (EC50 = 0.99 +/- 0.1 mg/ml). Hot alkali extraction contributed significantly to ACE inhibitory activity (EC50 = 0.06 +/- 0.00 mg/ml) and to antimicrobial activity, especially against highly resistant Enterococcus faecalis (minimum inhibitory concentration: 0.156 +/- 0.000 mg/ml; and minimum bactericidal concentration: 1.25 +/- 0.00 mg/ml).",
publisher = "Begell House Inc, Danbury",
journal = "International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms",
title = "Did the Iceman Know Better? Screening of the Medicinal Properties of the Birch Polypore Medicinal Mushroom, Piptoporus betulinus (Higher Basidiomycetes)",
pages = "1125-1113",
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Vunduk, J., Klaus, A., Kozarski, M., Petrović, P., Zizak, Z., Nikšić, M.,& van Griensven, L.. (2015). Did the Iceman Know Better? Screening of the Medicinal Properties of the Birch Polypore Medicinal Mushroom, Piptoporus betulinus (Higher Basidiomycetes). in International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms
Begell House Inc, Danbury., 17(12), 1113-1125.
https://doi.org/10.1615/IntJMedMushrooms.v17.i12.10

Vunduk J, Klaus A, Kozarski M, Petrović P, Zizak Z, Nikšić M, van Griensven L. Did the Iceman Know Better? Screening of the Medicinal Properties of the Birch Polypore Medicinal Mushroom, Piptoporus betulinus (Higher Basidiomycetes). in International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms. 2015;17(12):1113-1125.
doi:10.1615/IntJMedMushrooms.v17.i12.10 .

Vunduk, Jovana, Klaus, Anita, Kozarski, Maja, Petrović, Predrag, Zizak, Zeljko, Nikšić, Miomir, van Griensven, Leo, "Did the Iceman Know Better? Screening of the Medicinal Properties of the Birch Polypore Medicinal Mushroom, Piptoporus betulinus (Higher Basidiomycetes)" in International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms, 17, no. 12 (2015):1113-1125,
https://doi.org/10.1615/IntJMedMushrooms.v17.i12.10 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Kozarski, Maja
AU  - Klaus, Anita
AU  - Jakovljević, Dragica
AU  - Todorović, Nina
AU  - Vunduk, Jovana
AU  - Petrović, Predrag
AU  - Nikšić, Miomir
AU  - Vrvić, Miroslav M.
AU  - van Griensven, Leo
PY  - 2015
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3744
AB  - Oxidative stress caused by an imbalanced metabolism and an excess of reactive oxygen species (ROS) lead to a range of health disorders in humans. Our endogenous antioxidant defense mechanisms and our dietary intake of antioxidants potentially regulate our oxidative homeostasis. Numerous synthetic antioxidants can effectively improve defense mechanisms, but because of their adverse toxic effects under certain conditions, preference is given to natural compounds. Consequently, the requirements for natural, alternative sources of antioxidant foods identified in edible mushrooms, as well as the mechanistic action involved in their antioxidant properties, have increased rapidly. Chemical composition and antioxidant potential of mushrooms have been intensively studied. Edible mushrooms might be used directly in enhancement of antioxidant defenses through dietary supplementation to reduce the level of oxidative stress. Wild or cultivated, they have been related to significant antioxidant properties due to their bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols, polysaccharides, vitamins, carotenoids and minerals. Antioxidant and health benefits, observed in edible mushrooms, seem an additional reason for their traditional use as a popular delicacy food. This review discusses the consumption of edible mushrooms as a powerful instrument in maintaining health, longevity and life quality.
PB  - MDPI, BASEL
T2  - Molecules
T1  - Antioxidants of Edible Mushrooms
EP  - 19525
IS  - 10
SP  - 19489
VL  - 20
DO  - 10.3390/molecules201019489
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Kozarski, Maja and Klaus, Anita and Jakovljević, Dragica and Todorović, Nina and Vunduk, Jovana and Petrović, Predrag and Nikšić, Miomir and Vrvić, Miroslav M. and van Griensven, Leo",
year = "2015",
abstract = "Oxidative stress caused by an imbalanced metabolism and an excess of reactive oxygen species (ROS) lead to a range of health disorders in humans. Our endogenous antioxidant defense mechanisms and our dietary intake of antioxidants potentially regulate our oxidative homeostasis. Numerous synthetic antioxidants can effectively improve defense mechanisms, but because of their adverse toxic effects under certain conditions, preference is given to natural compounds. Consequently, the requirements for natural, alternative sources of antioxidant foods identified in edible mushrooms, as well as the mechanistic action involved in their antioxidant properties, have increased rapidly. Chemical composition and antioxidant potential of mushrooms have been intensively studied. Edible mushrooms might be used directly in enhancement of antioxidant defenses through dietary supplementation to reduce the level of oxidative stress. Wild or cultivated, they have been related to significant antioxidant properties due to their bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols, polysaccharides, vitamins, carotenoids and minerals. Antioxidant and health benefits, observed in edible mushrooms, seem an additional reason for their traditional use as a popular delicacy food. This review discusses the consumption of edible mushrooms as a powerful instrument in maintaining health, longevity and life quality.",
publisher = "MDPI, BASEL",
journal = "Molecules",
title = "Antioxidants of Edible Mushrooms",
pages = "19525-19489",
number = "10",
volume = "20",
doi = "10.3390/molecules201019489"
}

Kozarski, M., Klaus, A., Jakovljević, D., Todorović, N., Vunduk, J., Petrović, P., Nikšić, M., Vrvić, M. M.,& van Griensven, L.. (2015). Antioxidants of Edible Mushrooms. in Molecules
MDPI, BASEL., 20(10), 19489-19525.
https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules201019489

Kozarski M, Klaus A, Jakovljević D, Todorović N, Vunduk J, Petrović P, Nikšić M, Vrvić MM, van Griensven L. Antioxidants of Edible Mushrooms. in Molecules. 2015;20(10):19489-19525.
doi:10.3390/molecules201019489 .

Kozarski, Maja, Klaus, Anita, Jakovljević, Dragica, Todorović, Nina, Vunduk, Jovana, Petrović, Predrag, Nikšić, Miomir, Vrvić, Miroslav M., van Griensven, Leo, "Antioxidants of Edible Mushrooms" in Molecules, 20, no. 10 (2015):19489-19525,
https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules201019489 . .