TY  - JOUR
AU  - Vojvodić, Snežana
AU  - Dimitrijević, Milena
AU  - Žižić, Milan
AU  - Dučić, Tanja
AU  - AQUILANTI, Giuliana
AU  - Stanić, Marina
AU  - Zechmann, Bernd
AU  - Danilović Luković, Jelena
AU  - Stanković, Dalibor M.
AU  - Opačić, Miloš
AU  - Morina, Arian
AU  - Pittman, Jon K.
AU  - Spasojević, Ivan
PY  - 2023
UR  - http://rimsi.imsi.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2378
AB  - Metabolism of metals in microalgae and adaptation to metal excess are of significant environmental importance. We report a three-step mechanism that the green microalga Chlorella sorokiniana activates during the acquisition of and adaptation to manganese (Mn), which is both an essential trace metal and a pollutant of waters. In the early stage, Mn2+ was mainly bound to membrane phospholipids and phosphates in released mucilage. The outer cell wall
was reorganized and lipids were accumulated, with a relative increase in lipid saturation. Intracellular redox settings were rapidly altered in the presence of Mn excess, with increased production of reactive oxygen species that resulted in lipid peroxidation and a decrease in the concentration of thiols. In the later stage, Mn2+ was chelated by polyphosphates and accumulated in the cells. The structure of the inner cell wall was modified and the redox milieu established a new balance. Polyphosphates serve as a transient Mn2+ storage ligand, as proposed previously. In the final stage, Mn was stored in multivalent Mn clusters that resemble the structure of the tetramanganese–calcium core of the oxygen-evolving complex. The present findings elucidate the bioinorganic chemistry and metabolism of Mn in microalgae, and may shed new light on water-splitting Mn clusters.
PB  - Oxford University Press
T2  - Journal of Experimental Botany
T1  - A three-step process of manganese acquisition and storage in the microalga Chlorella sorokiniana
EP  - 1122
IS  - 3
SP  - 1107
VL  - 74
DO  - 10.1093/jxb/erac472
ER  - 

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author = "Vojvodić, Snežana and Dimitrijević, Milena and Žižić, Milan and Dučić, Tanja and AQUILANTI, Giuliana and Stanić, Marina and Zechmann, Bernd and Danilović Luković, Jelena and Stanković, Dalibor M. and Opačić, Miloš and Morina, Arian and Pittman, Jon K. and Spasojević, Ivan",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Metabolism of metals in microalgae and adaptation to metal excess are of significant environmental importance. We report a three-step mechanism that the green microalga Chlorella sorokiniana activates during the acquisition of and adaptation to manganese (Mn), which is both an essential trace metal and a pollutant of waters. In the early stage, Mn2+ was mainly bound to membrane phospholipids and phosphates in released mucilage. The outer cell wall
was reorganized and lipids were accumulated, with a relative increase in lipid saturation. Intracellular redox settings were rapidly altered in the presence of Mn excess, with increased production of reactive oxygen species that resulted in lipid peroxidation and a decrease in the concentration of thiols. In the later stage, Mn2+ was chelated by polyphosphates and accumulated in the cells. The structure of the inner cell wall was modified and the redox milieu established a new balance. Polyphosphates serve as a transient Mn2+ storage ligand, as proposed previously. In the final stage, Mn was stored in multivalent Mn clusters that resemble the structure of the tetramanganese–calcium core of the oxygen-evolving complex. The present findings elucidate the bioinorganic chemistry and metabolism of Mn in microalgae, and may shed new light on water-splitting Mn clusters.",
publisher = "Oxford University Press",
journal = "Journal of Experimental Botany",
title = "A three-step process of manganese acquisition and storage in the microalga Chlorella sorokiniana",
pages = "1122-1107",
number = "3",
volume = "74",
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Vojvodić, S., Dimitrijević, M., Žižić, M., Dučić, T., AQUILANTI, G., Stanić, M., Zechmann, B., Danilović Luković, J., Stanković, D. M., Opačić, M., Morina, A., Pittman, J. K.,& Spasojević, I.. (2023). A three-step process of manganese acquisition and storage in the microalga Chlorella sorokiniana. in Journal of Experimental Botany
Oxford University Press., 74(3), 1107-1122.
https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/erac472

Vojvodić S, Dimitrijević M, Žižić M, Dučić T, AQUILANTI G, Stanić M, Zechmann B, Danilović Luković J, Stanković DM, Opačić M, Morina A, Pittman JK, Spasojević I. A three-step process of manganese acquisition and storage in the microalga Chlorella sorokiniana. in Journal of Experimental Botany. 2023;74(3):1107-1122.
doi:10.1093/jxb/erac472 .

Vojvodić, Snežana, Dimitrijević, Milena, Žižić, Milan, Dučić, Tanja, AQUILANTI, Giuliana, Stanić, Marina, Zechmann, Bernd, Danilović Luković, Jelena, Stanković, Dalibor M., Opačić, Miloš, Morina, Arian, Pittman, Jon K., Spasojević, Ivan, "A three-step process of manganese acquisition and storage in the microalga Chlorella sorokiniana" in Journal of Experimental Botany, 74, no. 3 (2023):1107-1122,
https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/erac472 . .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Santrač, Isidora
AU  - Danilović Luković, Jelena
AU  - Dimitrijević, Milena
AU  - Stanić, Marina
AU  - Tanović, Marija
AU  - Ćurić, Valentina
AU  - Kovačević, Snežana
AU  - Zechmann, Bernd
AU  - Žižić, Milan
AU  - Spasojević, Ivan
PY  - 2023
UR  - http://rimsi.imsi.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3144
AB  - Haematococcus pluvialis is a unicellular green alga with a complex life cycle and a
remarkable metabolic and structural adaptability that allows it to thrive in metal-infested
environments. H. pluvialis could be potentially used in the remediation of waters polluted
with metals, such as manganese (Mn). Mn is also an essential element involved in different
metabolic processes, such as photosynthesis and antioxidantive defence. Herein, we
examined morphological response of metabolically active green cell type of H. pluvialis
(microzooids) to high Mn concentrations exceeding their physiological quota. When exposed
to 1 mM Mn2+, cell viability remained stable over a 3-day period. Inductively coupled plasma
atomic emission spectroscopy showed the prompt uptake of Mn by the microzooid cells after
1 h of the treatment, with a modest increase of the concentration of Mn in the biomass at 24
h. Scanning electron microscopy revealed granular deposits on microzooid surfaces after 1
hour, likely Mn deposits, while transmission electron microscopy (TEM) micrographs
showed that some cells had wall rupture and degraded intracellular content and damaged
organelles. After 24 and 72 h, a different type of cell morphology emerged, characterized by
thickened cell wall, preserved intracellular compartments, and reduced total area of lipid
droplets. Both cell types exhibited vacuoles containing dark granules, possibly indicative of
Mn accumulations. Quantitative TEM analysis demonstrated that an excess of Mn reduced
cell cross-section and lipid droplet area while increasing vacuole cross-section and cell wall
thickness. The intricate adaptive responses of H. pluvialis to elevated Mn concentrations
exemplified by cell wall thickening, reduction in lipid droplets total area due to increased
energy demand, and the accumulation of Mn in vacuoles, exhibits the impressive structural
adaptability. Further investigation using analytical methods will provide a more profound
understanding of the metabolic dimensions of adaptive response
PB  - UNIVERSITY OF BELGRADE, FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY AND METALLURGY Karnegijeva 4, Belgrade
C3  - International Conference on Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology for Young Scientists, December 7-8th 2023, Belgrade, Serbia
T1  - Structural adaptibility of Haematococcus pluvialis green phase cells exposed to manganese excess
EP  - 44
SP  - 44
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_3144
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Santrač, Isidora and Danilović Luković, Jelena and Dimitrijević, Milena and Stanić, Marina and Tanović, Marija and Ćurić, Valentina and Kovačević, Snežana and Zechmann, Bernd and Žižić, Milan and Spasojević, Ivan",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Haematococcus pluvialis is a unicellular green alga with a complex life cycle and a
remarkable metabolic and structural adaptability that allows it to thrive in metal-infested
environments. H. pluvialis could be potentially used in the remediation of waters polluted
with metals, such as manganese (Mn). Mn is also an essential element involved in different
metabolic processes, such as photosynthesis and antioxidantive defence. Herein, we
examined morphological response of metabolically active green cell type of H. pluvialis
(microzooids) to high Mn concentrations exceeding their physiological quota. When exposed
to 1 mM Mn2+, cell viability remained stable over a 3-day period. Inductively coupled plasma
atomic emission spectroscopy showed the prompt uptake of Mn by the microzooid cells after
1 h of the treatment, with a modest increase of the concentration of Mn in the biomass at 24
h. Scanning electron microscopy revealed granular deposits on microzooid surfaces after 1
hour, likely Mn deposits, while transmission electron microscopy (TEM) micrographs
showed that some cells had wall rupture and degraded intracellular content and damaged
organelles. After 24 and 72 h, a different type of cell morphology emerged, characterized by
thickened cell wall, preserved intracellular compartments, and reduced total area of lipid
droplets. Both cell types exhibited vacuoles containing dark granules, possibly indicative of
Mn accumulations. Quantitative TEM analysis demonstrated that an excess of Mn reduced
cell cross-section and lipid droplet area while increasing vacuole cross-section and cell wall
thickness. The intricate adaptive responses of H. pluvialis to elevated Mn concentrations
exemplified by cell wall thickening, reduction in lipid droplets total area due to increased
energy demand, and the accumulation of Mn in vacuoles, exhibits the impressive structural
adaptability. Further investigation using analytical methods will provide a more profound
understanding of the metabolic dimensions of adaptive response",
publisher = "UNIVERSITY OF BELGRADE, FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY AND METALLURGY Karnegijeva 4, Belgrade",
journal = "International Conference on Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology for Young Scientists, December 7-8th 2023, Belgrade, Serbia",
title = "Structural adaptibility of Haematococcus pluvialis green phase cells exposed to manganese excess",
pages = "44-44",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_3144"
}

Santrač, I., Danilović Luković, J., Dimitrijević, M., Stanić, M., Tanović, M., Ćurić, V., Kovačević, S., Zechmann, B., Žižić, M.,& Spasojević, I.. (2023). Structural adaptibility of Haematococcus pluvialis green phase cells exposed to manganese excess. in International Conference on Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology for Young Scientists, December 7-8th 2023, Belgrade, Serbia
UNIVERSITY OF BELGRADE, FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY AND METALLURGY Karnegijeva 4, Belgrade., 44-44.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_3144

Santrač I, Danilović Luković J, Dimitrijević M, Stanić M, Tanović M, Ćurić V, Kovačević S, Zechmann B, Žižić M, Spasojević I. Structural adaptibility of Haematococcus pluvialis green phase cells exposed to manganese excess. in International Conference on Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology for Young Scientists, December 7-8th 2023, Belgrade, Serbia. 2023;:44-44.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_3144 .

Santrač, Isidora, Danilović Luković, Jelena, Dimitrijević, Milena, Stanić, Marina, Tanović, Marija, Ćurić, Valentina, Kovačević, Snežana, Zechmann, Bernd, Žižić, Milan, Spasojević, Ivan, "Structural adaptibility of Haematococcus pluvialis green phase cells exposed to manganese excess" in International Conference on Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology for Young Scientists, December 7-8th 2023, Belgrade, Serbia (2023):44-44,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_3144 .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Santrač, Isidora
AU  - Žižić, Milan
AU  - AQUILANTI, Giuliana
AU  - Gianoncelli, Alessandra
AU  - Bonanni, Valentina
AU  - Danilović Luković, Jelena
AU  - Dimitrijević, Milena
AU  - Stanić, Marina
AU  - Tanović, Marija
AU  - Ćurić, Valentina
AU  - Kovačević, Snežana
AU  - Spasojević, Ivan
PY  - 2023
UR  - http://rimsi.imsi.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3139
AB  - Haematococcus pluvialis is a unicellular green alga of significant environmental and
economic impact, well adapted to life in extreme conditions such as metal pollution.
Manganese is a common pollutant of water bodies that is related to mining and industrial
drainage, and microalgae have been applied in their bioremediation. To study changes in Mn
redox and coordination form upon interaction with H. pluvialis cells, we exposed late
exponential/early stationary green phase culture to 1 mM MnCl2 (Mn2+) for 72 h. Applied
concentration exceeds microalgal physiological quota but it was non-toxic. Structure of
coordinated Mn in the cells was analyzed using X-ray absorption near edge structure
(XANES) and extended X-ray Absorption Fine Structure (EXAFS) spectroscopy, while
visualization and elemental mapping of Mn was performed by micro X-ray fluorescence
(μXRF). XANES spectra showed that the oxidation form of Mn in H. pluvialis biomass
remained 2+. However, EXAFS showed Mn coordination in microalgae is closer to hydrated
MnSO4 with minor deviation of the local geometry. The shorter Mn-O bonds in biomass,
compared to crystal model, implies somewhat more stable complex in H. pluvialis. This
suggests that H. pluvialis may use sulphated polysaccharides for Mn sequestration, which
would be a newly proposed mechanism of metal coordination and storage. μXRF analysis
showed co-localization of Mn with O and Na, with particularly good superimposition for Mn
and O. O-rich regions may represent vacuoles, filled with organic acids including sulphates,
or starch granules and accumulations of sulphated polysaccharides, which are known to be
produced by H. pluvialis. In addition, vacuoles in plant cells are known to act as sinks for
Na+ ions. These findings are in line with structural analysis that showed dark precipitates in
vacuoles, which are likely accumulations of Mn.
C3  - International Conference on Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology for Young Scientists, December 7-8th 2023, Belgrade, Serbia
T1  - The coordination and storage of manganese in the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis
SP  - 45
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_3139
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Santrač, Isidora and Žižić, Milan and AQUILANTI, Giuliana and Gianoncelli, Alessandra and Bonanni, Valentina and Danilović Luković, Jelena and Dimitrijević, Milena and Stanić, Marina and Tanović, Marija and Ćurić, Valentina and Kovačević, Snežana and Spasojević, Ivan",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Haematococcus pluvialis is a unicellular green alga of significant environmental and
economic impact, well adapted to life in extreme conditions such as metal pollution.
Manganese is a common pollutant of water bodies that is related to mining and industrial
drainage, and microalgae have been applied in their bioremediation. To study changes in Mn
redox and coordination form upon interaction with H. pluvialis cells, we exposed late
exponential/early stationary green phase culture to 1 mM MnCl2 (Mn2+) for 72 h. Applied
concentration exceeds microalgal physiological quota but it was non-toxic. Structure of
coordinated Mn in the cells was analyzed using X-ray absorption near edge structure
(XANES) and extended X-ray Absorption Fine Structure (EXAFS) spectroscopy, while
visualization and elemental mapping of Mn was performed by micro X-ray fluorescence
(μXRF). XANES spectra showed that the oxidation form of Mn in H. pluvialis biomass
remained 2+. However, EXAFS showed Mn coordination in microalgae is closer to hydrated
MnSO4 with minor deviation of the local geometry. The shorter Mn-O bonds in biomass,
compared to crystal model, implies somewhat more stable complex in H. pluvialis. This
suggests that H. pluvialis may use sulphated polysaccharides for Mn sequestration, which
would be a newly proposed mechanism of metal coordination and storage. μXRF analysis
showed co-localization of Mn with O and Na, with particularly good superimposition for Mn
and O. O-rich regions may represent vacuoles, filled with organic acids including sulphates,
or starch granules and accumulations of sulphated polysaccharides, which are known to be
produced by H. pluvialis. In addition, vacuoles in plant cells are known to act as sinks for
Na+ ions. These findings are in line with structural analysis that showed dark precipitates in
vacuoles, which are likely accumulations of Mn.",
journal = "International Conference on Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology for Young Scientists, December 7-8th 2023, Belgrade, Serbia",
title = "The coordination and storage of manganese in the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis",
pages = "45",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_3139"
}

Santrač, I., Žižić, M., AQUILANTI, G., Gianoncelli, A., Bonanni, V., Danilović Luković, J., Dimitrijević, M., Stanić, M., Tanović, M., Ćurić, V., Kovačević, S.,& Spasojević, I.. (2023). The coordination and storage of manganese in the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis. in International Conference on Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology for Young Scientists, December 7-8th 2023, Belgrade, Serbia, 45.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_3139

Santrač I, Žižić M, AQUILANTI G, Gianoncelli A, Bonanni V, Danilović Luković J, Dimitrijević M, Stanić M, Tanović M, Ćurić V, Kovačević S, Spasojević I. The coordination and storage of manganese in the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis. in International Conference on Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology for Young Scientists, December 7-8th 2023, Belgrade, Serbia. 2023;:45.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_3139 .

Santrač, Isidora, Žižić, Milan, AQUILANTI, Giuliana, Gianoncelli, Alessandra, Bonanni, Valentina, Danilović Luković, Jelena, Dimitrijević, Milena, Stanić, Marina, Tanović, Marija, Ćurić, Valentina, Kovačević, Snežana, Spasojević, Ivan, "The coordination and storage of manganese in the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis" in International Conference on Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology for Young Scientists, December 7-8th 2023, Belgrade, Serbia (2023):45,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_3139 .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Dimitrijević, Milena
AU  - Kovačević, Snežana
AU  - Jovanović, Uroš
AU  - Stanić, Marina
AU  - Opačić, Miloš
AU  - Santrač, Isidora
AU  - Tanović, Marija
AU  - Ćurić, Valentina
AU  - Spasojević, Ivan
PY  - 2023
UR  - http://rimsi.imsi.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2421
AB  - Heavy metals remain a major pollutant in waters near mining sites. Water pollution is a current, longterm problem that affects plants and organisms that live in these water systems, and the effect is very harmful not only for individual species and populations, but also for the entire biological community. This study analyzed the potential of the microalga Chlorella sorokiniana in the adsorption of four selected metals: Fe, Cu, Zn and Ni, all present in high amounts in Lake Robule. This pilot study was conducted to evaluate the potential of these microalgae for possible use in future bioremediation treatment of these water. A laboratory study of metal accumulation in lake water samples lasted for 7 days, after which a total decrease in metal concentration was observed, namely Fe ~25%, Cu ~17%, and Zn ~4% on the seventh day. This study confirms the strong potential of microalgae C. sorokiniana to reduce the presence of heavy metals in conditions known for the low pH value of water with a high percentage of Fe and other heavy metals.
PB  - University of Belgrade
PB  - Technical Faculty in Bor
C3  - 30th international conference ecological truth and environmental research – EcoTER’23. 20-23 June 2023, Mt Stara Planina, Serbia
T1  - Application of microalga Chlorella sorokiniana in wastewater bioremediation – case of lake Robule
EP  - 334
SP  - 330
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2421
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Dimitrijević, Milena and Kovačević, Snežana and Jovanović, Uroš and Stanić, Marina and Opačić, Miloš and Santrač, Isidora and Tanović, Marija and Ćurić, Valentina and Spasojević, Ivan",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Heavy metals remain a major pollutant in waters near mining sites. Water pollution is a current, longterm problem that affects plants and organisms that live in these water systems, and the effect is very harmful not only for individual species and populations, but also for the entire biological community. This study analyzed the potential of the microalga Chlorella sorokiniana in the adsorption of four selected metals: Fe, Cu, Zn and Ni, all present in high amounts in Lake Robule. This pilot study was conducted to evaluate the potential of these microalgae for possible use in future bioremediation treatment of these water. A laboratory study of metal accumulation in lake water samples lasted for 7 days, after which a total decrease in metal concentration was observed, namely Fe ~25%, Cu ~17%, and Zn ~4% on the seventh day. This study confirms the strong potential of microalgae C. sorokiniana to reduce the presence of heavy metals in conditions known for the low pH value of water with a high percentage of Fe and other heavy metals.",
publisher = "University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty in Bor",
journal = "30th international conference ecological truth and environmental research – EcoTER’23. 20-23 June 2023, Mt Stara Planina, Serbia",
title = "Application of microalga Chlorella sorokiniana in wastewater bioremediation – case of lake Robule",
pages = "334-330",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2421"
}

Dimitrijević, M., Kovačević, S., Jovanović, U., Stanić, M., Opačić, M., Santrač, I., Tanović, M., Ćurić, V.,& Spasojević, I.. (2023). Application of microalga Chlorella sorokiniana in wastewater bioremediation – case of lake Robule. in 30th international conference ecological truth and environmental research – EcoTER’23. 20-23 June 2023, Mt Stara Planina, Serbia
University of Belgrade., 330-334.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2421

Dimitrijević M, Kovačević S, Jovanović U, Stanić M, Opačić M, Santrač I, Tanović M, Ćurić V, Spasojević I. Application of microalga Chlorella sorokiniana in wastewater bioremediation – case of lake Robule. in 30th international conference ecological truth and environmental research – EcoTER’23. 20-23 June 2023, Mt Stara Planina, Serbia. 2023;:330-334.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2421 .

Dimitrijević, Milena, Kovačević, Snežana, Jovanović, Uroš, Stanić, Marina, Opačić, Miloš, Santrač, Isidora, Tanović, Marija, Ćurić, Valentina, Spasojević, Ivan, "Application of microalga Chlorella sorokiniana in wastewater bioremediation – case of lake Robule" in 30th international conference ecological truth and environmental research – EcoTER’23. 20-23 June 2023, Mt Stara Planina, Serbia (2023):330-334,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2421 .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Santrač, Isidora
AU  - Dimitrijević, Milena
AU  - Stanić, Marina
AU  - Tanović, Marija
AU  - Ćurić, Valentina
AU  - Kovačević, Snežana
AU  - Spasojević, Ivan
PY  - 2023
UR  - http://rimsi.imsi.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2416
AB  - Acid mine drainage ponds represents a specific artificial ecosystem that gives advantage to extemophilic microalgae. The mechanisms of adaptaton of such strains to excess metal concentrations that are common for their habitat, are poorly understood. Herein, we analzyed two strains of the green microalga Chlamydomonas acidophila - 137 and PM01, which have been isolated from different mining sites, for their interactions with Mn ions. The effects of different concentrations of Mn2+ were investigated in the late exponential/early stationary phase of culture growth (15 days). Viability was determined by Evans blue assay. No toxic effects were observed at concentrations as high as 2 mM Mn2+. The the time dynamics of Mn accumulation in the biomass was determined using ICP. It was shown that the maximum accumulation of Mn in strain 137 (3.79 ± 0.68 μg/mg) was reached at 24h, while for PM01 the highest uptake (3.23 ± 0.17 μg/mg) was observed at 72 h. Next we analyzed redox settings by measuring the levels of reduced thiols unsing in vivo EPR spin probing. The treatment with 2 mM Mn2+ induced a rapid and irreversible decrease in the level of thiols which indicates that Mn2+ activated prooxidtaive processes. The maximum drop of thios levels were: from 4.80 ± 0.05 to 2.70 ± 0.05nmol/mg fresh weight after 1h for 137; and from 4.70 ± 0.05 to 3.40 ± 0.05 nmol/mg fresh weiht after 30 min for PM01. Further, the level of reactive oxygen species was evaluated using fluorescent probe DCFH-DA assay. The changes were in agreement with thiol levels. Both tested algal strains show resistance to Mn and are therefore good candidates for application in water bioremediation.
PB  - Faculty of Chemistry, Serbian Biochemical Society
C3  - Serbian Biochemical Society Twelfth Conference, “Biochemistry in Biotechnology”, September 21-23, 2023, Belgrade, Serbia
T1  - The accumulation of manganese by Chlamydomonas acidophila strains isolated from acid mine drainage
EP  - 115
SP  - 115
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2416
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Santrač, Isidora and Dimitrijević, Milena and Stanić, Marina and Tanović, Marija and Ćurić, Valentina and Kovačević, Snežana and Spasojević, Ivan",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Acid mine drainage ponds represents a specific artificial ecosystem that gives advantage to extemophilic microalgae. The mechanisms of adaptaton of such strains to excess metal concentrations that are common for their habitat, are poorly understood. Herein, we analzyed two strains of the green microalga Chlamydomonas acidophila - 137 and PM01, which have been isolated from different mining sites, for their interactions with Mn ions. The effects of different concentrations of Mn2+ were investigated in the late exponential/early stationary phase of culture growth (15 days). Viability was determined by Evans blue assay. No toxic effects were observed at concentrations as high as 2 mM Mn2+. The the time dynamics of Mn accumulation in the biomass was determined using ICP. It was shown that the maximum accumulation of Mn in strain 137 (3.79 ± 0.68 μg/mg) was reached at 24h, while for PM01 the highest uptake (3.23 ± 0.17 μg/mg) was observed at 72 h. Next we analyzed redox settings by measuring the levels of reduced thiols unsing in vivo EPR spin probing. The treatment with 2 mM Mn2+ induced a rapid and irreversible decrease in the level of thiols which indicates that Mn2+ activated prooxidtaive processes. The maximum drop of thios levels were: from 4.80 ± 0.05 to 2.70 ± 0.05nmol/mg fresh weight after 1h for 137; and from 4.70 ± 0.05 to 3.40 ± 0.05 nmol/mg fresh weiht after 30 min for PM01. Further, the level of reactive oxygen species was evaluated using fluorescent probe DCFH-DA assay. The changes were in agreement with thiol levels. Both tested algal strains show resistance to Mn and are therefore good candidates for application in water bioremediation.",
publisher = "Faculty of Chemistry, Serbian Biochemical Society",
journal = "Serbian Biochemical Society Twelfth Conference, “Biochemistry in Biotechnology”, September 21-23, 2023, Belgrade, Serbia",
title = "The accumulation of manganese by Chlamydomonas acidophila strains isolated from acid mine drainage",
pages = "115-115",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2416"
}

Santrač, I., Dimitrijević, M., Stanić, M., Tanović, M., Ćurić, V., Kovačević, S.,& Spasojević, I.. (2023). The accumulation of manganese by Chlamydomonas acidophila strains isolated from acid mine drainage. in Serbian Biochemical Society Twelfth Conference, “Biochemistry in Biotechnology”, September 21-23, 2023, Belgrade, Serbia
Faculty of Chemistry, Serbian Biochemical Society., 115-115.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2416

Santrač I, Dimitrijević M, Stanić M, Tanović M, Ćurić V, Kovačević S, Spasojević I. The accumulation of manganese by Chlamydomonas acidophila strains isolated from acid mine drainage. in Serbian Biochemical Society Twelfth Conference, “Biochemistry in Biotechnology”, September 21-23, 2023, Belgrade, Serbia. 2023;:115-115.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2416 .

Santrač, Isidora, Dimitrijević, Milena, Stanić, Marina, Tanović, Marija, Ćurić, Valentina, Kovačević, Snežana, Spasojević, Ivan, "The accumulation of manganese by Chlamydomonas acidophila strains isolated from acid mine drainage" in Serbian Biochemical Society Twelfth Conference, “Biochemistry in Biotechnology”, September 21-23, 2023, Belgrade, Serbia (2023):115-115,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2416 .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Tanović, Marija
AU  - Dimitrijević, Milena
AU  - Milenković, Milica
AU  - Stanić, Marina
AU  - Jagličić, Zvonko
AU  - Spasojević, Ivan
PY  - 2023
UR  - http://rimsi.imsi.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2699
AB  - Metabolism of metals in microalgae, as well as their adaptation to metal excess, are of significant environmental importance. We have found previously that the green microalga Chlorella sorokiniana accumulates environmental Mn excess in the form of a multivalent Mn-O-Ca cluster with structure that is very similar of oxygen-evolving complex (OEC) in photosystem II1. The application of microalgae in the ‘green’ synthesis of catalytic metal clusters is very important, since the use of toxic chemicals for traditional synthesis could be avoided. The aim of this study was to investigate the magnetic, redox and structural properties of this cluster. The magnetic properties of the cluster, were tested using Low-T-EPR spectroscopy and SQUID magnetometry. Based on the analysis of the EPR spectra, it was concluded that the spin of Mn in the cluster is >1/2. In addition, the spin of Mn is not an integer since parallel mode EPR did not deliver any detectable spectrum. The paramagnetic nature of the Mn-O-Ca cluster was confirmed by the SQUID instrument. Effective magnetic moment calculated per ion Mn was ~5 BM (Mn ratio in biomass was 12,1%). For the investigation of redox and structural properties, an extract of cluster from microalga was used. Cluster extraction involved the application of a series of solvents - phenol in Tris-Cl buffer, chloroform, methanol, 0,17% sodium hypochlorite2. Cyclic and differential voltagrams were recorded in the range from -1,5 to 2 mV3. The analysis revealed the presence of different oxidation states of Mn (+2, +3, +4). The peak potentials resembled the potentials in OEC model compounds2.The redox similarities between the Mn-O-Ca cluster in microalgae and OEC imply that cluster may be have a similar catalytic activity. More detailed analysis of activity and structure of Mn-O-Ca cluster is warranted.
PB  - Serbian Biochemical Society
C3  - Serbian Biochemical Society Twelfth Conference “Biochemistry in Biotechnology”, September 21-23, 2023, Belgrade, Serbia
T1  - Magnetic, redox and structural properties of Mn-O-Ca cluster, synthesized by the green microalga Chlorella sorokiniana
EP  - 125
SP  - 125
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2699
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Tanović, Marija and Dimitrijević, Milena and Milenković, Milica and Stanić, Marina and Jagličić, Zvonko and Spasojević, Ivan",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Metabolism of metals in microalgae, as well as their adaptation to metal excess, are of significant environmental importance. We have found previously that the green microalga Chlorella sorokiniana accumulates environmental Mn excess in the form of a multivalent Mn-O-Ca cluster with structure that is very similar of oxygen-evolving complex (OEC) in photosystem II1. The application of microalgae in the ‘green’ synthesis of catalytic metal clusters is very important, since the use of toxic chemicals for traditional synthesis could be avoided. The aim of this study was to investigate the magnetic, redox and structural properties of this cluster. The magnetic properties of the cluster, were tested using Low-T-EPR spectroscopy and SQUID magnetometry. Based on the analysis of the EPR spectra, it was concluded that the spin of Mn in the cluster is >1/2. In addition, the spin of Mn is not an integer since parallel mode EPR did not deliver any detectable spectrum. The paramagnetic nature of the Mn-O-Ca cluster was confirmed by the SQUID instrument. Effective magnetic moment calculated per ion Mn was ~5 BM (Mn ratio in biomass was 12,1%). For the investigation of redox and structural properties, an extract of cluster from microalga was used. Cluster extraction involved the application of a series of solvents - phenol in Tris-Cl buffer, chloroform, methanol, 0,17% sodium hypochlorite2. Cyclic and differential voltagrams were recorded in the range from -1,5 to 2 mV3. The analysis revealed the presence of different oxidation states of Mn (+2, +3, +4). The peak potentials resembled the potentials in OEC model compounds2.The redox similarities between the Mn-O-Ca cluster in microalgae and OEC imply that cluster may be have a similar catalytic activity. More detailed analysis of activity and structure of Mn-O-Ca cluster is warranted.",
publisher = "Serbian Biochemical Society",
journal = "Serbian Biochemical Society Twelfth Conference “Biochemistry in Biotechnology”, September 21-23, 2023, Belgrade, Serbia",
title = "Magnetic, redox and structural properties of Mn-O-Ca cluster, synthesized by the green microalga Chlorella sorokiniana",
pages = "125-125",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2699"
}

Tanović, M., Dimitrijević, M., Milenković, M., Stanić, M., Jagličić, Z.,& Spasojević, I.. (2023). Magnetic, redox and structural properties of Mn-O-Ca cluster, synthesized by the green microalga Chlorella sorokiniana. in Serbian Biochemical Society Twelfth Conference “Biochemistry in Biotechnology”, September 21-23, 2023, Belgrade, Serbia
Serbian Biochemical Society., 125-125.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2699

Tanović M, Dimitrijević M, Milenković M, Stanić M, Jagličić Z, Spasojević I. Magnetic, redox and structural properties of Mn-O-Ca cluster, synthesized by the green microalga Chlorella sorokiniana. in Serbian Biochemical Society Twelfth Conference “Biochemistry in Biotechnology”, September 21-23, 2023, Belgrade, Serbia. 2023;:125-125.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2699 .

Tanović, Marija, Dimitrijević, Milena, Milenković, Milica, Stanić, Marina, Jagličić, Zvonko, Spasojević, Ivan, "Magnetic, redox and structural properties of Mn-O-Ca cluster, synthesized by the green microalga Chlorella sorokiniana" in Serbian Biochemical Society Twelfth Conference “Biochemistry in Biotechnology”, September 21-23, 2023, Belgrade, Serbia (2023):125-125,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2699 .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Ćukić, Aleksandra
AU  - Dimitrijević, Milena
AU  - Kovačević, Snežana
AU  - Opačić, Miloš
AU  - Stanić, Marina
AU  - Žižić, Milan
AU  - Spasojević, Ivan
PY  - 2022
UR  - http://rimsi.imsi.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2419
AB  - Индустријализацијом и употребом фосилних горива, водени екосистеми су све више загађени тешким металима, укључујући и никл. Једноћелијске алге представљају значајне карике у процесу биоремедијације отпадних вода. Као стресор, никл доводи до стварања реактивних врста кисеоника (ROS) код зелених алги. Механизми за заштиту од ROS обухватају неензимске и ензимске антиоксидансе као што су глутатион, аскорбат, каротеноиди, супероксид дисмутазe (CuZnSOD, FeSOD и MnSOD), каталаза (CAT), глутатион пероксидаза и глутатион редуктаза. Циљ овог рада је био да се испитају нивои антиоксидативних ензима једноћелијске алге C. sorokiniana гајене у култури и излагане високој али нетоксичној концентрацији јона Ni(II) (1 mM) у трајању од 1 h и 24 h. Методом Western blot детектовани су нивои FeSOD, MnSOD и CAT у ћелијским екстрактима контролних и никлом третираних узорака микроалги. Тренд смањења нивоа FeSOD и MnSOD протеина уочен је након једносатног третмана никлом. Код третмана од 24 h ниво FeSOD остаје смањен, док се ниво MnSOD враћа на контролне вредности. Није било промена у нивоу CAT. Показано је да акутни стрес изазван 1 mM Ni(II), који укључује повећан ниво ROS (што је установљено одговарајућим есејима), не доводи до статистички значајних промена у нивоу испитиваних антиоксидативних ензима код C. sorokiniana. Потребно је испитати остале компоненте антиоксидативне заштите које вероватно учествују у уклањању ROS индукованих на овај начин.
PB  - Srpsko biološko društvo, Beograd, 2022
C3  - Treći kongres biologa Srbije, osnovna i primenjena istraživanja, metodika nastave. Zlatibor, Srbija 21 – 25. 9. 2022.
T1  - Uticaj povećane koncentracije jona Ni(II) na nivo antioksidativnih enzima u jednoćelijskoj algi Chlorella sorokiniana
EP  - 230
SP  - 230
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2419
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Ćukić, Aleksandra and Dimitrijević, Milena and Kovačević, Snežana and Opačić, Miloš and Stanić, Marina and Žižić, Milan and Spasojević, Ivan",
year = "2022",
abstract = "Индустријализацијом и употребом фосилних горива, водени екосистеми су све више загађени тешким металима, укључујући и никл. Једноћелијске алге представљају значајне карике у процесу биоремедијације отпадних вода. Као стресор, никл доводи до стварања реактивних врста кисеоника (ROS) код зелених алги. Механизми за заштиту од ROS обухватају неензимске и ензимске антиоксидансе као што су глутатион, аскорбат, каротеноиди, супероксид дисмутазe (CuZnSOD, FeSOD и MnSOD), каталаза (CAT), глутатион пероксидаза и глутатион редуктаза. Циљ овог рада је био да се испитају нивои антиоксидативних ензима једноћелијске алге C. sorokiniana гајене у култури и излагане високој али нетоксичној концентрацији јона Ni(II) (1 mM) у трајању од 1 h и 24 h. Методом Western blot детектовани су нивои FeSOD, MnSOD и CAT у ћелијским екстрактима контролних и никлом третираних узорака микроалги. Тренд смањења нивоа FeSOD и MnSOD протеина уочен је након једносатног третмана никлом. Код третмана од 24 h ниво FeSOD остаје смањен, док се ниво MnSOD враћа на контролне вредности. Није било промена у нивоу CAT. Показано је да акутни стрес изазван 1 mM Ni(II), који укључује повећан ниво ROS (што је установљено одговарајућим есејима), не доводи до статистички значајних промена у нивоу испитиваних антиоксидативних ензима код C. sorokiniana. Потребно је испитати остале компоненте антиоксидативне заштите које вероватно учествују у уклањању ROS индукованих на овај начин.",
publisher = "Srpsko biološko društvo, Beograd, 2022",
journal = "Treći kongres biologa Srbije, osnovna i primenjena istraživanja, metodika nastave. Zlatibor, Srbija 21 – 25. 9. 2022.",
title = "Uticaj povećane koncentracije jona Ni(II) na nivo antioksidativnih enzima u jednoćelijskoj algi Chlorella sorokiniana",
pages = "230-230",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2419"
}

Ćukić, A., Dimitrijević, M., Kovačević, S., Opačić, M., Stanić, M., Žižić, M.,& Spasojević, I.. (2022). Uticaj povećane koncentracije jona Ni(II) na nivo antioksidativnih enzima u jednoćelijskoj algi Chlorella sorokiniana. in Treći kongres biologa Srbije, osnovna i primenjena istraživanja, metodika nastave. Zlatibor, Srbija 21 – 25. 9. 2022.
Srpsko biološko društvo, Beograd, 2022., 230-230.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2419

Ćukić A, Dimitrijević M, Kovačević S, Opačić M, Stanić M, Žižić M, Spasojević I. Uticaj povećane koncentracije jona Ni(II) na nivo antioksidativnih enzima u jednoćelijskoj algi Chlorella sorokiniana. in Treći kongres biologa Srbije, osnovna i primenjena istraživanja, metodika nastave. Zlatibor, Srbija 21 – 25. 9. 2022.. 2022;:230-230.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2419 .

Ćukić, Aleksandra, Dimitrijević, Milena, Kovačević, Snežana, Opačić, Miloš, Stanić, Marina, Žižić, Milan, Spasojević, Ivan, "Uticaj povećane koncentracije jona Ni(II) na nivo antioksidativnih enzima u jednoćelijskoj algi Chlorella sorokiniana" in Treći kongres biologa Srbije, osnovna i primenjena istraživanja, metodika nastave. Zlatibor, Srbija 21 – 25. 9. 2022. (2022):230-230,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2419 .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Vojvodić, Snežana
AU  - Stanić, Marina
AU  - Danilović Luković, Jelena
AU  - Milivojević, Marija
AU  - Zechmann, Bernd
AU  - Dimitrijević, Milena
AU  - Opačić, Miloš
AU  - Pittman, Jon K.
AU  - Spasojević, Ivan
PY  - 2022
UR  - http://rimsi.imsi.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2403
AB  - METHODS
The impact of a set of concentrations of Mn2+ and Ni2+ on growth of C. sorokiniana culture in 3N-BBM+V
medium in the early stationary phase was evaluated by changes in optical density at 750 nm and biomass
during 7 days treatment. Mucilage release was analyzed using SEM microscopy. Redox settings were analyzed
by oxidation-sensitive fluorescent probe and assays for thiols.
RESULTS
Ni was more toxic than Mn and affected culture growth at lower concentrations. Microalgal cells started
releasing mucilage polymers within 1 h of exposure to 1 mM Mn2+, whereas no mucilage was observed even
at 24 h of treatment with equimolar Ni2+. The peak of reactive oxygen species production was reached faster
for Ni2+ than Mn2+. Mn-induced drops in the concentration of reduced thiols showed a recovery after 1 h and
24 h. Ni2+-induced drop was irreversible. The observed differences between the impact of Mn and Ni may be
related to different redox and coordinative properties and to higher capacities of microalgae to sequester Mn
in relation to higher quotas than Ni that are required for normal functio
C3  - FEMS Conference on Microbiology (in association with Serbian Society of Microbiology), Belgrade, Serbia.
T1  - Comparative impact of Mn2+ and Ni2+ on the microalga Chlorella sorokiniana
EP  - 748
SP  - 747
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2403
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Vojvodić, Snežana and Stanić, Marina and Danilović Luković, Jelena and Milivojević, Marija and Zechmann, Bernd and Dimitrijević, Milena and Opačić, Miloš and Pittman, Jon K. and Spasojević, Ivan",
year = "2022",
abstract = "METHODS
The impact of a set of concentrations of Mn2+ and Ni2+ on growth of C. sorokiniana culture in 3N-BBM+V
medium in the early stationary phase was evaluated by changes in optical density at 750 nm and biomass
during 7 days treatment. Mucilage release was analyzed using SEM microscopy. Redox settings were analyzed
by oxidation-sensitive fluorescent probe and assays for thiols.
RESULTS
Ni was more toxic than Mn and affected culture growth at lower concentrations. Microalgal cells started
releasing mucilage polymers within 1 h of exposure to 1 mM Mn2+, whereas no mucilage was observed even
at 24 h of treatment with equimolar Ni2+. The peak of reactive oxygen species production was reached faster
for Ni2+ than Mn2+. Mn-induced drops in the concentration of reduced thiols showed a recovery after 1 h and
24 h. Ni2+-induced drop was irreversible. The observed differences between the impact of Mn and Ni may be
related to different redox and coordinative properties and to higher capacities of microalgae to sequester Mn
in relation to higher quotas than Ni that are required for normal functio",
journal = "FEMS Conference on Microbiology (in association with Serbian Society of Microbiology), Belgrade, Serbia.",
title = "Comparative impact of Mn2+ and Ni2+ on the microalga Chlorella sorokiniana",
pages = "748-747",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2403"
}

Vojvodić, S., Stanić, M., Danilović Luković, J., Milivojević, M., Zechmann, B., Dimitrijević, M., Opačić, M., Pittman, J. K.,& Spasojević, I.. (2022). Comparative impact of Mn2+ and Ni2+ on the microalga Chlorella sorokiniana. in FEMS Conference on Microbiology (in association with Serbian Society of Microbiology), Belgrade, Serbia., 747-748.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2403

Vojvodić S, Stanić M, Danilović Luković J, Milivojević M, Zechmann B, Dimitrijević M, Opačić M, Pittman JK, Spasojević I. Comparative impact of Mn2+ and Ni2+ on the microalga Chlorella sorokiniana. in FEMS Conference on Microbiology (in association with Serbian Society of Microbiology), Belgrade, Serbia.. 2022;:747-748.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2403 .

Vojvodić, Snežana, Stanić, Marina, Danilović Luković, Jelena, Milivojević, Marija, Zechmann, Bernd, Dimitrijević, Milena, Opačić, Miloš, Pittman, Jon K., Spasojević, Ivan, "Comparative impact of Mn2+ and Ni2+ on the microalga Chlorella sorokiniana" in FEMS Conference on Microbiology (in association with Serbian Society of Microbiology), Belgrade, Serbia. (2022):747-748,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2403 .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Vojvodić, Snežana
AU  - Opačić, Miloš
AU  - Stanić, Marina
AU  - Dimitrijević, Milena
AU  - Pittman, Jon K.
AU  - Spasojević, Ivan
PY  - 2022
UR  - http://rimsi.imsi.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2417
AB  - Nickel is utilized by microalgae as a co-factor of urease. On the other hand, this transition metal represents an important pollutant of aquatic ecosystems. The effects of Ni(II) excess on microalgae and the mechanisms of adaptation are poorly understood. Redox processes represent an important component of the mechanisms of interaction of microalgae with transition metals. Pertinent to this, we analyzed redox changes in Chlorella sorokiniana culture that are induced by high levels of Ni(II). The intracellular level of reactive oxygen species (ROS) showed a rapid two-phase increase that took place prior to Ni accumulation in the cell. This was accompanied by oxidation of thiols and drastic deglutathyonilation of proteins. PAM fluorimetry showed that Ni excess induced an increase in the efficiency of photosystem II and promoted electron flow in chloroplasts, which is most likely responsible for ROS rise. In addition, a rising trend in the chlorophyll level was observed. On the other hand, the level of lipid peroxidation and activities of key antioxidative enzymes were not increased, which implies that oxidative stress is not an important player in Ni adaptation/toxicity. After prolonged exposure the efficiency of photosystem II drops, nickel is accumulated in the cells, and new redox balance is established. Our results imply that redox signalling is involved in Ni-induced metabolic activation and that key changes take place in photosynthetic machinery.
PB  - Faculty of Chemistry, Serbian Biochemical Society
C3  - Serbian Biochemical Society Eleventh Conference, “Amazing Biochemistry”. September 22nd and 23rd, 2022, Novi Sad, Serbia
T1  - Redox component in the adaptation of the microalga Chlorella sorokiniana to Ni(II) excess
EP  - 133
SP  - 133
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2417
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Vojvodić, Snežana and Opačić, Miloš and Stanić, Marina and Dimitrijević, Milena and Pittman, Jon K. and Spasojević, Ivan",
year = "2022",
abstract = "Nickel is utilized by microalgae as a co-factor of urease. On the other hand, this transition metal represents an important pollutant of aquatic ecosystems. The effects of Ni(II) excess on microalgae and the mechanisms of adaptation are poorly understood. Redox processes represent an important component of the mechanisms of interaction of microalgae with transition metals. Pertinent to this, we analyzed redox changes in Chlorella sorokiniana culture that are induced by high levels of Ni(II). The intracellular level of reactive oxygen species (ROS) showed a rapid two-phase increase that took place prior to Ni accumulation in the cell. This was accompanied by oxidation of thiols and drastic deglutathyonilation of proteins. PAM fluorimetry showed that Ni excess induced an increase in the efficiency of photosystem II and promoted electron flow in chloroplasts, which is most likely responsible for ROS rise. In addition, a rising trend in the chlorophyll level was observed. On the other hand, the level of lipid peroxidation and activities of key antioxidative enzymes were not increased, which implies that oxidative stress is not an important player in Ni adaptation/toxicity. After prolonged exposure the efficiency of photosystem II drops, nickel is accumulated in the cells, and new redox balance is established. Our results imply that redox signalling is involved in Ni-induced metabolic activation and that key changes take place in photosynthetic machinery.",
publisher = "Faculty of Chemistry, Serbian Biochemical Society",
journal = "Serbian Biochemical Society Eleventh Conference, “Amazing Biochemistry”. September 22nd and 23rd, 2022, Novi Sad, Serbia",
title = "Redox component in the adaptation of the microalga Chlorella sorokiniana to Ni(II) excess",
pages = "133-133",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2417"
}

Vojvodić, S., Opačić, M., Stanić, M., Dimitrijević, M., Pittman, J. K.,& Spasojević, I.. (2022). Redox component in the adaptation of the microalga Chlorella sorokiniana to Ni(II) excess. in Serbian Biochemical Society Eleventh Conference, “Amazing Biochemistry”. September 22nd and 23rd, 2022, Novi Sad, Serbia
Faculty of Chemistry, Serbian Biochemical Society., 133-133.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2417

Vojvodić S, Opačić M, Stanić M, Dimitrijević M, Pittman JK, Spasojević I. Redox component in the adaptation of the microalga Chlorella sorokiniana to Ni(II) excess. in Serbian Biochemical Society Eleventh Conference, “Amazing Biochemistry”. September 22nd and 23rd, 2022, Novi Sad, Serbia. 2022;:133-133.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2417 .

Vojvodić, Snežana, Opačić, Miloš, Stanić, Marina, Dimitrijević, Milena, Pittman, Jon K., Spasojević, Ivan, "Redox component in the adaptation of the microalga Chlorella sorokiniana to Ni(II) excess" in Serbian Biochemical Society Eleventh Conference, “Amazing Biochemistry”. September 22nd and 23rd, 2022, Novi Sad, Serbia (2022):133-133,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2417 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Tasić, Danica
AU  - Opačić, Miloš
AU  - Kovačević, Sanja
AU  - Nikolić-Kokić, Aleksandra
AU  - Dimitrijević, Milena
AU  - Nikolić, Dušan
AU  - Vojnović Milutinović, Danijela
AU  - Blagojević, Duško
AU  - Djordjevic, Ana
AU  - Brkljačić, Jelena
PY  - 2022
UR  - http://rimsi.imsi.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1570
AB  - The effects of a fructose-rich diet and chronic stress on copper metabolism in the kidneys are
still understudied. We investigated whether fructose and/or chronic unpredictable stress modulate
copper metabolism in a way that affects redox homeostasis, thus contributing to progression of
metabolic disturbances in the kidney. We determined protein level of copper transporters, chaperones,
and cuproenzymes including cytochrome c oxidase, as well as antioxidant enzymes function in the
kidneys of male Wistar rats subjected to 20% liquid fructose supplementation and/or chronic stress.
Liquid fructose supplementation increased level of copper chaperone of superoxide dismutase and
decreased metallothionein level, while rendering the level of copper importer and copper chaperones
involved in copper delivery to mitochondria and trans Golgi network unaffected. Stress had no effect
on renal copper metabolism. The activity and expression of renal antioxidant enzymes remained
unaltered in all experimental groups. In conclusion, fructose, independently of stress, decreased
renal copper level, and modulated renal copper metabolism as to preserve vital cellular function
including mitochondrial energy production and antioxidative defense, at the expense of intracellular
copper storage.
PB  - MDPI
T2  - International Journal of Molecular Sciences
T1  - Effects of Fructose and Stress on Rat Renal Copper Metabolism and Antioxidant Enzymes Function
IS  - 16
SP  - 9023
VL  - 23
DO  - 10.3390/ijms23169023
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Tasić, Danica and Opačić, Miloš and Kovačević, Sanja and Nikolić-Kokić, Aleksandra and Dimitrijević, Milena and Nikolić, Dušan and Vojnović Milutinović, Danijela and Blagojević, Duško and Djordjevic, Ana and Brkljačić, Jelena",
year = "2022",
abstract = "The effects of a fructose-rich diet and chronic stress on copper metabolism in the kidneys are
still understudied. We investigated whether fructose and/or chronic unpredictable stress modulate
copper metabolism in a way that affects redox homeostasis, thus contributing to progression of
metabolic disturbances in the kidney. We determined protein level of copper transporters, chaperones,
and cuproenzymes including cytochrome c oxidase, as well as antioxidant enzymes function in the
kidneys of male Wistar rats subjected to 20% liquid fructose supplementation and/or chronic stress.
Liquid fructose supplementation increased level of copper chaperone of superoxide dismutase and
decreased metallothionein level, while rendering the level of copper importer and copper chaperones
involved in copper delivery to mitochondria and trans Golgi network unaffected. Stress had no effect
on renal copper metabolism. The activity and expression of renal antioxidant enzymes remained
unaltered in all experimental groups. In conclusion, fructose, independently of stress, decreased
renal copper level, and modulated renal copper metabolism as to preserve vital cellular function
including mitochondrial energy production and antioxidative defense, at the expense of intracellular
copper storage.",
publisher = "MDPI",
journal = "International Journal of Molecular Sciences",
title = "Effects of Fructose and Stress on Rat Renal Copper Metabolism and Antioxidant Enzymes Function",
number = "16",
pages = "9023",
volume = "23",
doi = "10.3390/ijms23169023"
}

Tasić, D., Opačić, M., Kovačević, S., Nikolić-Kokić, A., Dimitrijević, M., Nikolić, D., Vojnović Milutinović, D., Blagojević, D., Djordjevic, A.,& Brkljačić, J.. (2022). Effects of Fructose and Stress on Rat Renal Copper Metabolism and Antioxidant Enzymes Function. in International Journal of Molecular Sciences
MDPI., 23(16), 9023.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms23169023

Tasić D, Opačić M, Kovačević S, Nikolić-Kokić A, Dimitrijević M, Nikolić D, Vojnović Milutinović D, Blagojević D, Djordjevic A, Brkljačić J. Effects of Fructose and Stress on Rat Renal Copper Metabolism and Antioxidant Enzymes Function. in International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2022;23(16):9023.
doi:10.3390/ijms23169023 .

Tasić, Danica, Opačić, Miloš, Kovačević, Sanja, Nikolić-Kokić, Aleksandra, Dimitrijević, Milena, Nikolić, Dušan, Vojnović Milutinović, Danijela, Blagojević, Duško, Djordjevic, Ana, Brkljačić, Jelena, "Effects of Fructose and Stress on Rat Renal Copper Metabolism and Antioxidant Enzymes Function" in International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 23, no. 16 (2022):9023,
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms23169023 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Dimic, Dusan S.
AU  - Kaluderović, Goran N.
AU  - Avdović, Edina H.
AU  - Milenković, Dejan
AU  - Živanović, Marko N.
AU  - Potocnak, Ivan
AU  - Samolova, Erika
AU  - Dimitrijević, Milena
AU  - Saso, Luciano
AU  - Marković, Zoran S.
AU  - Dimitrić-Marković, Jasmina
PY  - 2022
UR  - http://rimsi.imsi.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1534
AB  - In this contribution, four new compounds synthesized from 4-hydroxycoumarin and tyramine/octopamine/norepinephrine/3-methoxytyramine are characterized spectroscopically (IR and NMR), chromatographically (UHPLC-DAD), and structurally at the B3LYP/6-311++G*(d,p) level of theory. The crystal structure of the 4-hydroxycoumarin-octopamine derivative was solved and used as a starting geometry for structural optimization. Along with the previously obtained 4-hydroxycoumarin-dopamine derivative, the intramolecular interactions governing the stability of these compounds were quantified by NBO and QTAIM analyses. Condensed Fukui functions and the HOMO-LUMO gap were calculated and correlated with the number and position of OH groups in the structures. In vitro cytotoxicity experiments were performed to elucidate the possible antitumor activity of the tested substances. For this purpose, four cell lines were selected, namely human colon cancer (HCT-116), human adenocarcinoma (HeLa), human breast cancer (MDA-MB-231), and healthy human lung fibroblast (MRC-5) lines. A significant selectivity towards colorectal carcinoma cells was observed. Molecular docking and molecular dynamics studies with carbonic anhydrase, a prognostic factor in several cancers, complemented the experimental results. The calculated MD binding energies coincided well with the experimental activity, and indicated 4-hydroxycoumarin-dopamine and 4-hydroxycoumarin-3-methoxytyramine as the most active compounds. The ecotoxicology assessment proved that the obtained compounds have a low impact on the daphnia, fish, and green algae population.
PB  - MDPI, Basel
T2  - International Journal of Molecular Sciences
T1  - Synthesis, Crystallographic, Quantum Chemical, Antitumor, and Molecular Docking/Dynamic Studies of 4-Hydroxycoumarin-Neurotransmitter Derivatives
IS  - 2
VL  - 23
DO  - 10.3390/ijms23021001
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Dimic, Dusan S. and Kaluderović, Goran N. and Avdović, Edina H. and Milenković, Dejan and Živanović, Marko N. and Potocnak, Ivan and Samolova, Erika and Dimitrijević, Milena and Saso, Luciano and Marković, Zoran S. and Dimitrić-Marković, Jasmina",
year = "2022",
abstract = "In this contribution, four new compounds synthesized from 4-hydroxycoumarin and tyramine/octopamine/norepinephrine/3-methoxytyramine are characterized spectroscopically (IR and NMR), chromatographically (UHPLC-DAD), and structurally at the B3LYP/6-311++G*(d,p) level of theory. The crystal structure of the 4-hydroxycoumarin-octopamine derivative was solved and used as a starting geometry for structural optimization. Along with the previously obtained 4-hydroxycoumarin-dopamine derivative, the intramolecular interactions governing the stability of these compounds were quantified by NBO and QTAIM analyses. Condensed Fukui functions and the HOMO-LUMO gap were calculated and correlated with the number and position of OH groups in the structures. In vitro cytotoxicity experiments were performed to elucidate the possible antitumor activity of the tested substances. For this purpose, four cell lines were selected, namely human colon cancer (HCT-116), human adenocarcinoma (HeLa), human breast cancer (MDA-MB-231), and healthy human lung fibroblast (MRC-5) lines. A significant selectivity towards colorectal carcinoma cells was observed. Molecular docking and molecular dynamics studies with carbonic anhydrase, a prognostic factor in several cancers, complemented the experimental results. The calculated MD binding energies coincided well with the experimental activity, and indicated 4-hydroxycoumarin-dopamine and 4-hydroxycoumarin-3-methoxytyramine as the most active compounds. The ecotoxicology assessment proved that the obtained compounds have a low impact on the daphnia, fish, and green algae population.",
publisher = "MDPI, Basel",
journal = "International Journal of Molecular Sciences",
title = "Synthesis, Crystallographic, Quantum Chemical, Antitumor, and Molecular Docking/Dynamic Studies of 4-Hydroxycoumarin-Neurotransmitter Derivatives",
number = "2",
volume = "23",
doi = "10.3390/ijms23021001"
}

Dimic, D. S., Kaluderović, G. N., Avdović, E. H., Milenković, D., Živanović, M. N., Potocnak, I., Samolova, E., Dimitrijević, M., Saso, L., Marković, Z. S.,& Dimitrić-Marković, J.. (2022). Synthesis, Crystallographic, Quantum Chemical, Antitumor, and Molecular Docking/Dynamic Studies of 4-Hydroxycoumarin-Neurotransmitter Derivatives. in International Journal of Molecular Sciences
MDPI, Basel., 23(2).
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms23021001

Dimic DS, Kaluderović GN, Avdović EH, Milenković D, Živanović MN, Potocnak I, Samolova E, Dimitrijević M, Saso L, Marković ZS, Dimitrić-Marković J. Synthesis, Crystallographic, Quantum Chemical, Antitumor, and Molecular Docking/Dynamic Studies of 4-Hydroxycoumarin-Neurotransmitter Derivatives. in International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2022;23(2).
doi:10.3390/ijms23021001 .

Dimic, Dusan S., Kaluderović, Goran N., Avdović, Edina H., Milenković, Dejan, Živanović, Marko N., Potocnak, Ivan, Samolova, Erika, Dimitrijević, Milena, Saso, Luciano, Marković, Zoran S., Dimitrić-Marković, Jasmina, "Synthesis, Crystallographic, Quantum Chemical, Antitumor, and Molecular Docking/Dynamic Studies of 4-Hydroxycoumarin-Neurotransmitter Derivatives" in International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 23, no. 2 (2022),
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms23021001 . .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Vojvodić, Snežana
AU  - Dimitrijević, Milena
AU  - Dučić, Tanja
AU  - Stanković, Dalibor
AU  - Opačić, Miloš
AU  - Stanić, Marina
AU  - Žižić, Milan
AU  - Spasojević, Ivan
PY  - 2021
UR  - http://rimsi.imsi.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2391
AB  - Microalgae can be implemented in the remediation of mining and other metal-rich wastewaters as pioneer species. On the other hand, metals affect aquatic ecosystems through the negative impact on microalgae which are the primary producers of O2 and biomass. Redox processes represent an important component of the mechanisms of interaction of microalgae with transition metals. We analyzed the redox changes in Chlorella sorokiniana culture that are induced by high levels of Mn(II). Mn is the key metal pollutant, with five main oxidation forms that can bind to a variety of different ligands. Mn (1 mM) induced a significant increase in the intracellular production of reactive oxygen species. The boost appears to show two phases – the first is very fast (observed after 15 min), whereas the second starts after 1 h reaching a plateau at 24 h. The concentration of reduced thiols, which represent important targets of oxidation, appears to parallel this trend. Total glutathione concentration shows a drop at 1 h and recovery at 24 h. This implicates that either a glutathionylation of proteins or a synthesis of phytochelatins - sulfur-rich short-chain peptides that sequester metals, takes place early in the response to Mn. Further, FTIR analysis showed that Mn induced a decrease of C=C levels and CH2/CH3 ratio implicating increased lipid peroxidation. Finally, Mn ions that were accumulated in the cells were extracted with nitric oxide and analyzed by cyclic voltammetry. Two redox forms were detected - Mn(II) and Mn(IV). The latter appears to prevail at higher manganese concentrations and longer periods of incubation. These results demonstrate that redox response of C. sorokiniana to high Mn levels involves at least two phases. Initially, Mn(II) enters the cells and induces pro-oxidative changes that are mitigated by glutathione-based antioxidative defense. Later on, redox homeostasis is reestablished with concomitant inactivation of Mn in the more stable redox form.
PB  - Faculty of Chemistry, Serbian Biochemical Society
C3  - Serbian Biochemical Society Tenth Conference, “Biochemical Insights into Molecular Mechanisms”. 24.09.2021. Kragujevac, Serbia
T1  - Redox changes in microalga Chlorella sorokiniana exposed to high concentrations of Mn(II)
EP  - 174
SP  - 174
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2391
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Vojvodić, Snežana and Dimitrijević, Milena and Dučić, Tanja and Stanković, Dalibor and Opačić, Miloš and Stanić, Marina and Žižić, Milan and Spasojević, Ivan",
year = "2021",
abstract = "Microalgae can be implemented in the remediation of mining and other metal-rich wastewaters as pioneer species. On the other hand, metals affect aquatic ecosystems through the negative impact on microalgae which are the primary producers of O2 and biomass. Redox processes represent an important component of the mechanisms of interaction of microalgae with transition metals. We analyzed the redox changes in Chlorella sorokiniana culture that are induced by high levels of Mn(II). Mn is the key metal pollutant, with five main oxidation forms that can bind to a variety of different ligands. Mn (1 mM) induced a significant increase in the intracellular production of reactive oxygen species. The boost appears to show two phases – the first is very fast (observed after 15 min), whereas the second starts after 1 h reaching a plateau at 24 h. The concentration of reduced thiols, which represent important targets of oxidation, appears to parallel this trend. Total glutathione concentration shows a drop at 1 h and recovery at 24 h. This implicates that either a glutathionylation of proteins or a synthesis of phytochelatins - sulfur-rich short-chain peptides that sequester metals, takes place early in the response to Mn. Further, FTIR analysis showed that Mn induced a decrease of C=C levels and CH2/CH3 ratio implicating increased lipid peroxidation. Finally, Mn ions that were accumulated in the cells were extracted with nitric oxide and analyzed by cyclic voltammetry. Two redox forms were detected - Mn(II) and Mn(IV). The latter appears to prevail at higher manganese concentrations and longer periods of incubation. These results demonstrate that redox response of C. sorokiniana to high Mn levels involves at least two phases. Initially, Mn(II) enters the cells and induces pro-oxidative changes that are mitigated by glutathione-based antioxidative defense. Later on, redox homeostasis is reestablished with concomitant inactivation of Mn in the more stable redox form.",
publisher = "Faculty of Chemistry, Serbian Biochemical Society",
journal = "Serbian Biochemical Society Tenth Conference, “Biochemical Insights into Molecular Mechanisms”. 24.09.2021. Kragujevac, Serbia",
title = "Redox changes in microalga Chlorella sorokiniana exposed to high concentrations of Mn(II)",
pages = "174-174",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2391"
}

Vojvodić, S., Dimitrijević, M., Dučić, T., Stanković, D., Opačić, M., Stanić, M., Žižić, M.,& Spasojević, I.. (2021). Redox changes in microalga Chlorella sorokiniana exposed to high concentrations of Mn(II). in Serbian Biochemical Society Tenth Conference, “Biochemical Insights into Molecular Mechanisms”. 24.09.2021. Kragujevac, Serbia
Faculty of Chemistry, Serbian Biochemical Society., 174-174.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2391

Vojvodić S, Dimitrijević M, Dučić T, Stanković D, Opačić M, Stanić M, Žižić M, Spasojević I. Redox changes in microalga Chlorella sorokiniana exposed to high concentrations of Mn(II). in Serbian Biochemical Society Tenth Conference, “Biochemical Insights into Molecular Mechanisms”. 24.09.2021. Kragujevac, Serbia. 2021;:174-174.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2391 .

Vojvodić, Snežana, Dimitrijević, Milena, Dučić, Tanja, Stanković, Dalibor, Opačić, Miloš, Stanić, Marina, Žižić, Milan, Spasojević, Ivan, "Redox changes in microalga Chlorella sorokiniana exposed to high concentrations of Mn(II)" in Serbian Biochemical Society Tenth Conference, “Biochemical Insights into Molecular Mechanisms”. 24.09.2021. Kragujevac, Serbia (2021):174-174,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2391 .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Vojvodić, Snežana
AU  - Stanić, Marina
AU  - Zechmann, Bernd
AU  - Dimitrijević, Milena
AU  - Opačić, Miloš
AU  - Danilović Luković, Jelena
AU  - Morina, Arian
AU  - Pittman, Jon K.
AU  - Spasojević, Ivan
PY  - 2021
UR  - http://rimsi.imsi.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2420
AB  - Many neutrophilic and acidophilic microalgal species tolerate high metal concentrations
and can survive or colonize metal-polluted waters. They show significant biotechnological
potential for the remediation and wastewaters processing. On the other hand, negative effects
of metal pollution on microalgae may affect the function of aquatic ecosystems because these
photosynthetic microorganisms represent the primary producers of O2 and biomass. However,
adaptive mechanisms that microalgae employ to detoxify metal excess are largely unknown.
Herein we analyzed the response of the freshwater microalga Chlorella sorokiniana to high
but non-toxic levels of Mn2+. Manganese is a key metal pollutant, with five possible oxidation
forms that can bind to a variety of different ligands. At pH below 7, it is predominantly present in
Mn2+ form. Scanning electron microscopy showed that in response to 1 mM Mn2+, C. sorokiniana
released mucilage polymers within 1 h. Electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy (EPR)
showed that the early response involved loose Mn2+ binding to mucilage and/or the cell wall.
The amount of loosely bound Mn2+ was significantly decreased after 24 h, whereas biomass
showed significant accumulation of Mn, O and P, as determined by energy dispersive X-ray
spectrometry, indicating the production of polyphosphates, which may sequester Mn. Further,
it was found that the exposure to Mn2+ resulted in rapid and transient decrease of total free
glutathione concentration; the drop was observed after 1 h, and the concentration returned to
initial values after 24 h. EPR measurements showed a similar trend in the level of reduced thiols.
The observed changes can be explained either by the synthesis of phytochelatins – sulfurrich
short-chain peptides that sequester metals, or by glutathionylation of proteins. Reduced
thiols could not be detected in the extracellular space, indicating that C. sorokiniana did not
release thiols in response to high Mn. These results demonstrate that the adaptive response
of C. sorokiniana to high Mn levels involves multiple components and time phases. The early
phase involves mucilage release, phytochelatins and/or protection of protein thiols, whereas
the successive phase involves Mn coordination by polyphosphates and other mechanisms that
remain to be resolved.
PB  - Elsevier
PB  - Society for Free Radical Research Europe (SFRR-E)
PB  - Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development (Republic of Serbia)
PB  - Oxygen Club of California
C3  - Redox Biology in the 21st Century: A New Scientific Discipline, Meeting Abstracts
T1  - Mechanisms of detoxification of high manganese concentrations by the microalga Chlorella sorokiniana
EP  - 145
SP  - 145
DO  - 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2021.08.148
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Vojvodić, Snežana and Stanić, Marina and Zechmann, Bernd and Dimitrijević, Milena and Opačić, Miloš and Danilović Luković, Jelena and Morina, Arian and Pittman, Jon K. and Spasojević, Ivan",
year = "2021",
abstract = "Many neutrophilic and acidophilic microalgal species tolerate high metal concentrations
and can survive or colonize metal-polluted waters. They show significant biotechnological
potential for the remediation and wastewaters processing. On the other hand, negative effects
of metal pollution on microalgae may affect the function of aquatic ecosystems because these
photosynthetic microorganisms represent the primary producers of O2 and biomass. However,
adaptive mechanisms that microalgae employ to detoxify metal excess are largely unknown.
Herein we analyzed the response of the freshwater microalga Chlorella sorokiniana to high
but non-toxic levels of Mn2+. Manganese is a key metal pollutant, with five possible oxidation
forms that can bind to a variety of different ligands. At pH below 7, it is predominantly present in
Mn2+ form. Scanning electron microscopy showed that in response to 1 mM Mn2+, C. sorokiniana
released mucilage polymers within 1 h. Electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy (EPR)
showed that the early response involved loose Mn2+ binding to mucilage and/or the cell wall.
The amount of loosely bound Mn2+ was significantly decreased after 24 h, whereas biomass
showed significant accumulation of Mn, O and P, as determined by energy dispersive X-ray
spectrometry, indicating the production of polyphosphates, which may sequester Mn. Further,
it was found that the exposure to Mn2+ resulted in rapid and transient decrease of total free
glutathione concentration; the drop was observed after 1 h, and the concentration returned to
initial values after 24 h. EPR measurements showed a similar trend in the level of reduced thiols.
The observed changes can be explained either by the synthesis of phytochelatins – sulfurrich
short-chain peptides that sequester metals, or by glutathionylation of proteins. Reduced
thiols could not be detected in the extracellular space, indicating that C. sorokiniana did not
release thiols in response to high Mn. These results demonstrate that the adaptive response
of C. sorokiniana to high Mn levels involves multiple components and time phases. The early
phase involves mucilage release, phytochelatins and/or protection of protein thiols, whereas
the successive phase involves Mn coordination by polyphosphates and other mechanisms that
remain to be resolved.",
publisher = "Elsevier, Society for Free Radical Research Europe (SFRR-E), Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development (Republic of Serbia), Oxygen Club of California",
journal = "Redox Biology in the 21st Century: A New Scientific Discipline, Meeting Abstracts",
title = "Mechanisms of detoxification of high manganese concentrations by the microalga Chlorella sorokiniana",
pages = "145-145",
doi = "10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2021.08.148"
}

Vojvodić, S., Stanić, M., Zechmann, B., Dimitrijević, M., Opačić, M., Danilović Luković, J., Morina, A., Pittman, J. K.,& Spasojević, I.. (2021). Mechanisms of detoxification of high manganese concentrations by the microalga Chlorella sorokiniana. in Redox Biology in the 21st Century: A New Scientific Discipline, Meeting Abstracts
Elsevier., 145-145.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2021.08.148

Vojvodić S, Stanić M, Zechmann B, Dimitrijević M, Opačić M, Danilović Luković J, Morina A, Pittman JK, Spasojević I. Mechanisms of detoxification of high manganese concentrations by the microalga Chlorella sorokiniana. in Redox Biology in the 21st Century: A New Scientific Discipline, Meeting Abstracts. 2021;:145-145.
doi:10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2021.08.148 .

Vojvodić, Snežana, Stanić, Marina, Zechmann, Bernd, Dimitrijević, Milena, Opačić, Miloš, Danilović Luković, Jelena, Morina, Arian, Pittman, Jon K., Spasojević, Ivan, "Mechanisms of detoxification of high manganese concentrations by the microalga Chlorella sorokiniana" in Redox Biology in the 21st Century: A New Scientific Discipline, Meeting Abstracts (2021):145-145,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2021.08.148 . .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Dimitrijević, Milena
AU  - Vojvodić, Snežana
AU  - Opačić, Miloš
AU  - Danilović Luković, Jelena
AU  - Milić, Jelena
AU  - Stanić, Marina
AU  - Spasojević, Ivan
PY  - 2021
UR  - http://rimsi.imsi.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2392
AB  - Microalgae show significant biotechnological potential for remediation of wastewaters polluted with metals, including nickel. Ni enters aquatic ecosystems from fuel combustion, smelting, mining, and electroplating endeavors, and represents a particularly important problem for the access to safe drinking water. It is noteworthy that microalgae utilize Ni as a co-factor of urease. Herein we analyzed the impact of high levels of Ni(II) on freshwater microalga Chlorella sorokiniana in the stationary phase of culture growth. In the concentration range 0.5 to 30 mM, Ni induced a drop in cell density and biomass after 7 days of incubation, whereas significant negative impact was present as early as 2 days for 30 mM. High concentrations also induced a decrease in the level of chlorophylls (a and b) in biomass. In contrast, microalgae that were exposed to moderate stress (1 and 2 mM of Ni) appear to increase photosynthetic activity, indicating the activation of some adaptive mechanism. Scanning electron microscopy showed that C. sorokiniana does not release significant amounts of mucilage polymers in response to Ni, in contrast to the response to some other metals 3. Further, Ni at 1 mM induced an increase in the intracellular production of reactive oxygen species, which appears to reach a plateau after 1 h. The concentration of free thiol groups showed a gradual drop during 24 h of incubation with the same Ni concentration. On the other hand, the decrease in the concentration of reduced glutathione that was observed after 1 h was reversible for 1 mM Ni at 24 h. Ni at 5 mM had a more lasting impact on glutathione. It is important to stress out that the concentrations of reduced glutathione and total glutathione showed very similar trends. This implies that free thiols and reduced glutathione may be ‘lost’ due to glutathionylation of proteins and synthesis of phytochelatins. Our results demonstrate that the response of C. sorokiniana to high Ni levels involves multiple components that may be different than for other metals. Redox regulation and protection of thiol (switches) may represent a crossroad between adaptation and death.
PB  - Faculty of Chemistry, Serbian Biochemical Society
C3  - Serbian Biochemical Society Tenth Conference, “Biochemical Insights into Molecular Mechanisms”. 24.09.2021. Kragujevac, Serbia
T1  - The effect of increased nickel concentrations on Chlorella sorokiniana culture
EP  - 58
SP  - 57
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2392
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Dimitrijević, Milena and Vojvodić, Snežana and Opačić, Miloš and Danilović Luković, Jelena and Milić, Jelena and Stanić, Marina and Spasojević, Ivan",
year = "2021",
abstract = "Microalgae show significant biotechnological potential for remediation of wastewaters polluted with metals, including nickel. Ni enters aquatic ecosystems from fuel combustion, smelting, mining, and electroplating endeavors, and represents a particularly important problem for the access to safe drinking water. It is noteworthy that microalgae utilize Ni as a co-factor of urease. Herein we analyzed the impact of high levels of Ni(II) on freshwater microalga Chlorella sorokiniana in the stationary phase of culture growth. In the concentration range 0.5 to 30 mM, Ni induced a drop in cell density and biomass after 7 days of incubation, whereas significant negative impact was present as early as 2 days for 30 mM. High concentrations also induced a decrease in the level of chlorophylls (a and b) in biomass. In contrast, microalgae that were exposed to moderate stress (1 and 2 mM of Ni) appear to increase photosynthetic activity, indicating the activation of some adaptive mechanism. Scanning electron microscopy showed that C. sorokiniana does not release significant amounts of mucilage polymers in response to Ni, in contrast to the response to some other metals 3. Further, Ni at 1 mM induced an increase in the intracellular production of reactive oxygen species, which appears to reach a plateau after 1 h. The concentration of free thiol groups showed a gradual drop during 24 h of incubation with the same Ni concentration. On the other hand, the decrease in the concentration of reduced glutathione that was observed after 1 h was reversible for 1 mM Ni at 24 h. Ni at 5 mM had a more lasting impact on glutathione. It is important to stress out that the concentrations of reduced glutathione and total glutathione showed very similar trends. This implies that free thiols and reduced glutathione may be ‘lost’ due to glutathionylation of proteins and synthesis of phytochelatins. Our results demonstrate that the response of C. sorokiniana to high Ni levels involves multiple components that may be different than for other metals. Redox regulation and protection of thiol (switches) may represent a crossroad between adaptation and death.",
publisher = "Faculty of Chemistry, Serbian Biochemical Society",
journal = "Serbian Biochemical Society Tenth Conference, “Biochemical Insights into Molecular Mechanisms”. 24.09.2021. Kragujevac, Serbia",
title = "The effect of increased nickel concentrations on Chlorella sorokiniana culture",
pages = "58-57",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2392"
}

Dimitrijević, M., Vojvodić, S., Opačić, M., Danilović Luković, J., Milić, J., Stanić, M.,& Spasojević, I.. (2021). The effect of increased nickel concentrations on Chlorella sorokiniana culture. in Serbian Biochemical Society Tenth Conference, “Biochemical Insights into Molecular Mechanisms”. 24.09.2021. Kragujevac, Serbia
Faculty of Chemistry, Serbian Biochemical Society., 57-58.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2392

Dimitrijević M, Vojvodić S, Opačić M, Danilović Luković J, Milić J, Stanić M, Spasojević I. The effect of increased nickel concentrations on Chlorella sorokiniana culture. in Serbian Biochemical Society Tenth Conference, “Biochemical Insights into Molecular Mechanisms”. 24.09.2021. Kragujevac, Serbia. 2021;:57-58.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2392 .

Dimitrijević, Milena, Vojvodić, Snežana, Opačić, Miloš, Danilović Luković, Jelena, Milić, Jelena, Stanić, Marina, Spasojević, Ivan, "The effect of increased nickel concentrations on Chlorella sorokiniana culture" in Serbian Biochemical Society Tenth Conference, “Biochemical Insights into Molecular Mechanisms”. 24.09.2021. Kragujevac, Serbia (2021):57-58,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2392 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Anicic, Neda
AU  - Gasic, Uros
AU  - Lu, Feng
AU  - Ciric, Ana
AU  - Ivanov, Marija
AU  - Jevtic, Bojan
AU  - Dimitrijević, Milena
AU  - Anđelković, Boban
AU  - Skoric, Marijana
AU  - Nestorović-Živković, Jasmina M
AU  - Mao, Yingle
AU  - Liu, Jia
AU  - Tang, Chunping
AU  - Soković, Marina
AU  - Ye, Yang
AU  - Misic, Danijela
PY  - 2021
UR  - http://rimsi.imsi.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1485
AB  - Two Balkan Peninsula endemics, Nepeta rtanjensis and N. argolica subsp. argolica, both characterized by specialized metabolite profiles predominated by iridoids and phenolics, are differentiated according to the stereochemistry of major iridoid aglycone nepetalactone (NL). For the first time, the present study provides a comparative analysis of antimicrobial and immunomodulating activities of the two Nepeta species and their major iridoids isolated from natural sources-cis,trans-NL, trans,cis-NL, and 1,5,9-epideoxyloganic acid (1,5,9-eDLA), as well as of phenolic acid rosmarinic acid (RA). Methanol extracts and pure iridoids displayed excellent antimicrobial activity against eight strains of bacteria and seven strains of fungi. They were especially potent against food-borne pathogens such as L. monocytogenes, E. coli, S. aureus, Penicillium sp., and Aspergillus sp. Targeted iridoids were efficient agents in preventing biofilm formation of resistant P. aeruginosa strain, and they displayed additive antimicrobial interaction. Iridoids are, to a great extent, responsible for the prominent antimicrobial activities of the two Nepeta species, although are probably minor contributors to the moderate immunomodulatory effects. The analyzed iridoids and RA, individually or in mixtures, have the potential to be used in the pharmaceutical industry as potent antimicrobials, and in the food industry to increase the shelf life and safety of food products.
PB  - MDPI, Basel
T2  - Pharmaceuticals
T1  - Antimicrobial and Immunomodulating Activities of Two Endemic Nepeta Species and Their Major Iridoids Isolated from Natural Sources
IS  - 5
VL  - 14
DO  - 10.3390/ph14050414
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Anicic, Neda and Gasic, Uros and Lu, Feng and Ciric, Ana and Ivanov, Marija and Jevtic, Bojan and Dimitrijević, Milena and Anđelković, Boban and Skoric, Marijana and Nestorović-Živković, Jasmina M and Mao, Yingle and Liu, Jia and Tang, Chunping and Soković, Marina and Ye, Yang and Misic, Danijela",
year = "2021",
abstract = "Two Balkan Peninsula endemics, Nepeta rtanjensis and N. argolica subsp. argolica, both characterized by specialized metabolite profiles predominated by iridoids and phenolics, are differentiated according to the stereochemistry of major iridoid aglycone nepetalactone (NL). For the first time, the present study provides a comparative analysis of antimicrobial and immunomodulating activities of the two Nepeta species and their major iridoids isolated from natural sources-cis,trans-NL, trans,cis-NL, and 1,5,9-epideoxyloganic acid (1,5,9-eDLA), as well as of phenolic acid rosmarinic acid (RA). Methanol extracts and pure iridoids displayed excellent antimicrobial activity against eight strains of bacteria and seven strains of fungi. They were especially potent against food-borne pathogens such as L. monocytogenes, E. coli, S. aureus, Penicillium sp., and Aspergillus sp. Targeted iridoids were efficient agents in preventing biofilm formation of resistant P. aeruginosa strain, and they displayed additive antimicrobial interaction. Iridoids are, to a great extent, responsible for the prominent antimicrobial activities of the two Nepeta species, although are probably minor contributors to the moderate immunomodulatory effects. The analyzed iridoids and RA, individually or in mixtures, have the potential to be used in the pharmaceutical industry as potent antimicrobials, and in the food industry to increase the shelf life and safety of food products.",
publisher = "MDPI, Basel",
journal = "Pharmaceuticals",
title = "Antimicrobial and Immunomodulating Activities of Two Endemic Nepeta Species and Their Major Iridoids Isolated from Natural Sources",
number = "5",
volume = "14",
doi = "10.3390/ph14050414"
}

Anicic, N., Gasic, U., Lu, F., Ciric, A., Ivanov, M., Jevtic, B., Dimitrijević, M., Anđelković, B., Skoric, M., Nestorović-Živković, J. M., Mao, Y., Liu, J., Tang, C., Soković, M., Ye, Y.,& Misic, D.. (2021). Antimicrobial and Immunomodulating Activities of Two Endemic Nepeta Species and Their Major Iridoids Isolated from Natural Sources. in Pharmaceuticals
MDPI, Basel., 14(5).
https://doi.org/10.3390/ph14050414

Anicic N, Gasic U, Lu F, Ciric A, Ivanov M, Jevtic B, Dimitrijević M, Anđelković B, Skoric M, Nestorović-Živković JM, Mao Y, Liu J, Tang C, Soković M, Ye Y, Misic D. Antimicrobial and Immunomodulating Activities of Two Endemic Nepeta Species and Their Major Iridoids Isolated from Natural Sources. in Pharmaceuticals. 2021;14(5).
doi:10.3390/ph14050414 .

Anicic, Neda, Gasic, Uros, Lu, Feng, Ciric, Ana, Ivanov, Marija, Jevtic, Bojan, Dimitrijević, Milena, Anđelković, Boban, Skoric, Marijana, Nestorović-Živković, Jasmina M, Mao, Yingle, Liu, Jia, Tang, Chunping, Soković, Marina, Ye, Yang, Misic, Danijela, "Antimicrobial and Immunomodulating Activities of Two Endemic Nepeta Species and Their Major Iridoids Isolated from Natural Sources" in Pharmaceuticals, 14, no. 5 (2021),
https://doi.org/10.3390/ph14050414 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Vojvodić, Snežana
AU  - Stanić, Marina
AU  - Zechmann, Bernd
AU  - Ducic, Tanja
AU  - Žižić, Milan
AU  - Dimitrijević, Milena
AU  - Danilović Luković, Jelena
AU  - Milenković, Milica R.
AU  - Pittman, Jon K.
AU  - Spasojević, Ivan
PY  - 2020
UR  - http://rimsi.imsi.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1354
AB  - Microalgae have evolved mechanisms to respond to changes in copper ion availability, which are very important for normal cellular function, to tolerate metal pollution of aquatic ecosystems, and for modulation of copper bioavailability and toxicity to other organisms. Knowledge and application of these mechanisms will benefit the use of microalgae in wastewater processing and biomass production, and the use of copper compounds in the suppression of harmful algal blooms. Here, using electron microscopy, synchrotron radiation-based Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy, and X-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy, we show that the microalga Chlorella sorokiniana responds promptly to Cu2+ at high non-toxic concentration, by mucilage release, alterations in the architecture of the outer cell wall layer and lipid structures, and polyphosphate accumulation within mucilage matrix. The main route of copper detoxification is by Cu2+ coordination to polyphosphates in penta-coordinated geometry. The sequestrated Cu2+ was accessible and could be released by extracellular chelating agents. Finally, the reduction in Cu2+ to Cu1+ appears also to take place. These findings reveal the biochemical basis of the capacity of microalgae to adapt to high external copper concentrations and to serve as both, sinks and pools of environmental copper.
PB  - Portland Press Ltd, London
T2  - Biochemical Journal
T1  - Mechanisms of detoxification of high copper concentrations by the microalga Chlorella sorokiniana
EP  - 3741
IS  - 19
SP  - 3729
VL  - 477
DO  - 10.1042/BCJ20200600
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Vojvodić, Snežana and Stanić, Marina and Zechmann, Bernd and Ducic, Tanja and Žižić, Milan and Dimitrijević, Milena and Danilović Luković, Jelena and Milenković, Milica R. and Pittman, Jon K. and Spasojević, Ivan",
year = "2020",
abstract = "Microalgae have evolved mechanisms to respond to changes in copper ion availability, which are very important for normal cellular function, to tolerate metal pollution of aquatic ecosystems, and for modulation of copper bioavailability and toxicity to other organisms. Knowledge and application of these mechanisms will benefit the use of microalgae in wastewater processing and biomass production, and the use of copper compounds in the suppression of harmful algal blooms. Here, using electron microscopy, synchrotron radiation-based Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy, and X-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy, we show that the microalga Chlorella sorokiniana responds promptly to Cu2+ at high non-toxic concentration, by mucilage release, alterations in the architecture of the outer cell wall layer and lipid structures, and polyphosphate accumulation within mucilage matrix. The main route of copper detoxification is by Cu2+ coordination to polyphosphates in penta-coordinated geometry. The sequestrated Cu2+ was accessible and could be released by extracellular chelating agents. Finally, the reduction in Cu2+ to Cu1+ appears also to take place. These findings reveal the biochemical basis of the capacity of microalgae to adapt to high external copper concentrations and to serve as both, sinks and pools of environmental copper.",
publisher = "Portland Press Ltd, London",
journal = "Biochemical Journal",
title = "Mechanisms of detoxification of high copper concentrations by the microalga Chlorella sorokiniana",
pages = "3741-3729",
number = "19",
volume = "477",
doi = "10.1042/BCJ20200600"
}

Vojvodić, S., Stanić, M., Zechmann, B., Ducic, T., Žižić, M., Dimitrijević, M., Danilović Luković, J., Milenković, M. R., Pittman, J. K.,& Spasojević, I.. (2020). Mechanisms of detoxification of high copper concentrations by the microalga Chlorella sorokiniana. in Biochemical Journal
Portland Press Ltd, London., 477(19), 3729-3741.
https://doi.org/10.1042/BCJ20200600

Vojvodić S, Stanić M, Zechmann B, Ducic T, Žižić M, Dimitrijević M, Danilović Luković J, Milenković MR, Pittman JK, Spasojević I. Mechanisms of detoxification of high copper concentrations by the microalga Chlorella sorokiniana. in Biochemical Journal. 2020;477(19):3729-3741.
doi:10.1042/BCJ20200600 .

Vojvodić, Snežana, Stanić, Marina, Zechmann, Bernd, Ducic, Tanja, Žižić, Milan, Dimitrijević, Milena, Danilović Luković, Jelena, Milenković, Milica R., Pittman, Jon K., Spasojević, Ivan, "Mechanisms of detoxification of high copper concentrations by the microalga Chlorella sorokiniana" in Biochemical Journal, 477, no. 19 (2020):3729-3741,
https://doi.org/10.1042/BCJ20200600 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Korać Jačić, Jelena
AU  - Nikolić, Ljiljana M.
AU  - Stanković, Dalibor M.
AU  - Opačić, Miloš
AU  - Dimitrijević, Milena
AU  - Savić, Danijela Z
AU  - Grguric-Sipka, Sanja
AU  - Spasojević, Ivan
AU  - Bogdanović Pristov, Jelena
PY  - 2020
UR  - http://rimsi.imsi.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1344
AB  - Upon release in response to stress, epinephrine (Epi) may interact with labile iron pool in human plasma with potentially important (patho)physiological consequences. We have shown that Epi and Fe3+ build stable 1:1 high-spin bidentate complex at physiological pH, and that Epi does not undergo degradation in the presence of iron. However, the interactions of Epi with the more soluble Fe2+, and the impact of iron on biological activity of Epi are still not known. Herein we showed that Epi and Fe2+ build colorless complex which is stable under anaerobic conditions. In the presence of O-2, Epi promoted the oxidation of Fe2+ and the formation of Epi-Fe3+ complex. Cyclic voltammetry showed that mid-point potential of Epi-Fe2+ complex is very low (-582 mV vs. standard hydrogen electrode), which explains catalyzed oxidation of Fe2+. Next, we examined the impact of iron binding on biological performance of Epi using patch clamping in cell culture with constitutive expression of adrenergic receptors. Epi alone evoked an increase of outward currents, whereas Epi in the complex with Fe3+ did not. This implies that the binding of Epi to adrenergic receptors and their activation is prevented by the formation of complex with iron. Pro-oxidative activity of Epi-Fe2+ complex may represent a link between chronic stress and cardiovascular problems. On the other hand, labile iron could serve as a modulator of biological activity of ligands. Such interactions may be important in human pathologies that are related to iron overload or deficiency.
PB  - Elsevier Science Inc, New York
T2  - Free Radical Biology and Medicine
T1  - Ferrous iron binding to epinephrine promotes the oxidation of iron and impedes activation of adrenergic receptors
EP  - 127
SP  - 123
VL  - 148
DO  - 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2020.01.001
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Korać Jačić, Jelena and Nikolić, Ljiljana M. and Stanković, Dalibor M. and Opačić, Miloš and Dimitrijević, Milena and Savić, Danijela Z and Grguric-Sipka, Sanja and Spasojević, Ivan and Bogdanović Pristov, Jelena",
year = "2020",
abstract = "Upon release in response to stress, epinephrine (Epi) may interact with labile iron pool in human plasma with potentially important (patho)physiological consequences. We have shown that Epi and Fe3+ build stable 1:1 high-spin bidentate complex at physiological pH, and that Epi does not undergo degradation in the presence of iron. However, the interactions of Epi with the more soluble Fe2+, and the impact of iron on biological activity of Epi are still not known. Herein we showed that Epi and Fe2+ build colorless complex which is stable under anaerobic conditions. In the presence of O-2, Epi promoted the oxidation of Fe2+ and the formation of Epi-Fe3+ complex. Cyclic voltammetry showed that mid-point potential of Epi-Fe2+ complex is very low (-582 mV vs. standard hydrogen electrode), which explains catalyzed oxidation of Fe2+. Next, we examined the impact of iron binding on biological performance of Epi using patch clamping in cell culture with constitutive expression of adrenergic receptors. Epi alone evoked an increase of outward currents, whereas Epi in the complex with Fe3+ did not. This implies that the binding of Epi to adrenergic receptors and their activation is prevented by the formation of complex with iron. Pro-oxidative activity of Epi-Fe2+ complex may represent a link between chronic stress and cardiovascular problems. On the other hand, labile iron could serve as a modulator of biological activity of ligands. Such interactions may be important in human pathologies that are related to iron overload or deficiency.",
publisher = "Elsevier Science Inc, New York",
journal = "Free Radical Biology and Medicine",
title = "Ferrous iron binding to epinephrine promotes the oxidation of iron and impedes activation of adrenergic receptors",
pages = "127-123",
volume = "148",
doi = "10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2020.01.001"
}

Korać Jačić, J., Nikolić, L. M., Stanković, D. M., Opačić, M., Dimitrijević, M., Savić, D. Z., Grguric-Sipka, S., Spasojević, I.,& Bogdanović Pristov, J.. (2020). Ferrous iron binding to epinephrine promotes the oxidation of iron and impedes activation of adrenergic receptors. in Free Radical Biology and Medicine
Elsevier Science Inc, New York., 148, 123-127.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2020.01.001

Korać Jačić J, Nikolić LM, Stanković DM, Opačić M, Dimitrijević M, Savić DZ, Grguric-Sipka S, Spasojević I, Bogdanović Pristov J. Ferrous iron binding to epinephrine promotes the oxidation of iron and impedes activation of adrenergic receptors. in Free Radical Biology and Medicine. 2020;148:123-127.
doi:10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2020.01.001 .

Korać Jačić, Jelena, Nikolić, Ljiljana M., Stanković, Dalibor M., Opačić, Miloš, Dimitrijević, Milena, Savić, Danijela Z, Grguric-Sipka, Sanja, Spasojević, Ivan, Bogdanović Pristov, Jelena, "Ferrous iron binding to epinephrine promotes the oxidation of iron and impedes activation of adrenergic receptors" in Free Radical Biology and Medicine, 148 (2020):123-127,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2020.01.001 . .

TY  - THES
AU  - Dimitrijević, Milena
PY  - 2020
UR  - http://eteze.bg.ac.rs/application/showtheses?thesesId=7470
UR  - https://fedorabg.bg.ac.rs/fedora/get/o:22312/bdef:Content/download
UR  - http://vbs.rs/scripts/cobiss?command=DISPLAY&base=70036&RID=17198857
UR  - https://nardus.mpn.gov.rs/handle/123456789/17289
UR  - http://rimsi.imsi.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/26
AB  - Biliverdin (BV), proizvod katabolizma hem grupe, u interakciji sa prelaznim metalima može da gradi komplekse, ali detalji ovih interakcija u fiziološkim uslovima nisu dovoljno opisani. Ovde su ispitane koordicione/redoks interakcije BV sa jonima Cu(II) u fosfatnom puferu na pH 7,4, koristeći ultraljubičastu-vidljivu spektrofotometriju, masenu spektrometriju, ramansku spektroskopija, metodu nuklearne magnetne rezonacije (NMR), metodu elektronske paramagnetne rezonacije (EPR), fluorimetrijske i elektrohemijske metode. Pokazano je da BV formira stabilan koordinacioni kompleks sa jonima bakra u stehiometriji 1:1. Struktura BV je više planarna i energijski stabilna u kompleksu. Kompleks je pokazao jake paramagnetne efekte koji su pripisani nesparenom delokalizovanom elektronu. Delokalizovani elektron može poticati iz BV ili od jona Cu(II), pa je kompleks sastavljen ili od katjona BV radikala i jona Cu(I) ili od anjona BV radikala i jona Cu(III). Kompleks je podložan oksidaciji samo u prisustvu O2 i višku jona Cu(II), ili jakog oksidacionog sredstva, dok je otporan na redukciona sredstva. Biološki efekti stabilnog metalokompleksa BV koji sadrže delokalizovani nesparni elektron zahtevaju dalje istraživanje. Ovo može dati odgovor na dugogodišnje pitanje razloga ulaganje velike količine energije u katabolizam BV, koji sam po sebi predstavlja relativno bezopasan molekul...
AB  - Biliverdin (BV) is one of the products of heme catabolism that is known to interact with redox-active metals. (Patho)physiological roles of BV and details of its interactions with metals under physiological conditions, which may be interconnected, are not fully understood. In the current work, we examined coordinate and redox interactions of BV with copper ions (Cu(II)). The interactions were exaimined under conditions that mimic physiological settings - in the phosphate buffer with pH 7.4. A battery of physico-chemical methods were applied, including UV-VIS spectrophotometry, fluorescence spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), mass spectrometry, Raman spectroscopy, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), and electrochemical methods. BV and copper formed a stable coordination complex with 1 : 1 stoichiometry, with BV showing a more planar structure and energetic stability in the complex. The complex showed strong paramagnetic effects, most likely due to a delocalized unpaired electron. The delocalized e- may come from copper ion or BV.  The complex is formally composed of BV radical cation and Cu(I) ion or of BV radical anion and Cu(III) ion. The complex underwent oxidation only in the presence of both O2 and an excess of Cu(II) ion, or a strong oxidizing agent, and it was resistant to reducing agents. The biological effects of the stable BV metallocomplex containing a delocalized unpaired electron should be further examined, and may provide an answer to the long-standing question of high energy investment in the catabolism of BV, which represents a relatively harmless molecule per se...
PB  - Univerzitet u Beogradu, Fakultet za fizičku hemiju
T1  - Spektroskopska i redoks analiza kompleksa biliverdina sa jonima bakra (II)
T1  - Spectroscopis and redox analysis of complex of biliverdin with copper (II) ions
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_nardus_17289
ER  - 

@phdthesis{
author = "Dimitrijević, Milena",
year = "2020",
abstract = "Biliverdin (BV), proizvod katabolizma hem grupe, u interakciji sa prelaznim metalima može da gradi komplekse, ali detalji ovih interakcija u fiziološkim uslovima nisu dovoljno opisani. Ovde su ispitane koordicione/redoks interakcije BV sa jonima Cu(II) u fosfatnom puferu na pH 7,4, koristeći ultraljubičastu-vidljivu spektrofotometriju, masenu spektrometriju, ramansku spektroskopija, metodu nuklearne magnetne rezonacije (NMR), metodu elektronske paramagnetne rezonacije (EPR), fluorimetrijske i elektrohemijske metode. Pokazano je da BV formira stabilan koordinacioni kompleks sa jonima bakra u stehiometriji 1:1. Struktura BV je više planarna i energijski stabilna u kompleksu. Kompleks je pokazao jake paramagnetne efekte koji su pripisani nesparenom delokalizovanom elektronu. Delokalizovani elektron može poticati iz BV ili od jona Cu(II), pa je kompleks sastavljen ili od katjona BV radikala i jona Cu(I) ili od anjona BV radikala i jona Cu(III). Kompleks je podložan oksidaciji samo u prisustvu O2 i višku jona Cu(II), ili jakog oksidacionog sredstva, dok je otporan na redukciona sredstva. Biološki efekti stabilnog metalokompleksa BV koji sadrže delokalizovani nesparni elektron zahtevaju dalje istraživanje. Ovo može dati odgovor na dugogodišnje pitanje razloga ulaganje velike količine energije u katabolizam BV, koji sam po sebi predstavlja relativno bezopasan molekul..., Biliverdin (BV) is one of the products of heme catabolism that is known to interact with redox-active metals. (Patho)physiological roles of BV and details of its interactions with metals under physiological conditions, which may be interconnected, are not fully understood. In the current work, we examined coordinate and redox interactions of BV with copper ions (Cu(II)). The interactions were exaimined under conditions that mimic physiological settings - in the phosphate buffer with pH 7.4. A battery of physico-chemical methods were applied, including UV-VIS spectrophotometry, fluorescence spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), mass spectrometry, Raman spectroscopy, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), and electrochemical methods. BV and copper formed a stable coordination complex with 1 : 1 stoichiometry, with BV showing a more planar structure and energetic stability in the complex. The complex showed strong paramagnetic effects, most likely due to a delocalized unpaired electron. The delocalized e- may come from copper ion or BV.  The complex is formally composed of BV radical cation and Cu(I) ion or of BV radical anion and Cu(III) ion. The complex underwent oxidation only in the presence of both O2 and an excess of Cu(II) ion, or a strong oxidizing agent, and it was resistant to reducing agents. The biological effects of the stable BV metallocomplex containing a delocalized unpaired electron should be further examined, and may provide an answer to the long-standing question of high energy investment in the catabolism of BV, which represents a relatively harmless molecule per se...",
publisher = "Univerzitet u Beogradu, Fakultet za fizičku hemiju",
title = "Spektroskopska i redoks analiza kompleksa biliverdina sa jonima bakra (II), Spectroscopis and redox analysis of complex of biliverdin with copper (II) ions",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_nardus_17289"
}

Dimitrijević, M.. (2020). Spektroskopska i redoks analiza kompleksa biliverdina sa jonima bakra (II). 
Univerzitet u Beogradu, Fakultet za fizičku hemiju..
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_nardus_17289

Dimitrijević M. Spektroskopska i redoks analiza kompleksa biliverdina sa jonima bakra (II). 2020;.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_nardus_17289 .

Dimitrijević, Milena, "Spektroskopska i redoks analiza kompleksa biliverdina sa jonima bakra (II)" (2020),
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_nardus_17289 .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Dimitrijević, Milena
AU  - Bogdanović Pristov, Jelena
AU  - Žižić, Milan
AU  - Stanković, Dalibor
AU  - Bajuk-Bogdanović, Danica
AU  - Stanić, Marina
AU  - Hagen, Wilfred
AU  - Piccioli, Mario
AU  - Spasojević, Ivan
PY  - 2019
UR  - http://rimsi.imsi.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3187
AB  - The structure of biliverdin (BV) and its complexion capacity with Cu2+ in dependence of
solvent choice has been examined. We first examined coordinate/redox interactions of BV
with Cu2+ in phosphate buffer at pH 7.4, using spectrophotometry, HESI-MS, Raman
spectroscopy, 1HNMR, EPR, fluorimetry, and electrochemical methods. BV formed a stable
coordination complex with copper in 1 : 1 stoichiometry. The structure of BV was more
planar and energetically stable in the complex. The complex showed strong paramagnetic
effects that were attributed to an unpaired delocalized e−. The delocalized electron may come
from BV or Cu2+, so the complex is formally composed either of BV radical cation and Cu1+
or of BV radical anion and Cu3+. The complex underwent oxidation only in the presence of
both O2 and an excess of Cu2+, or a strong oxidizing agent, and it was resistant to reducing
agents. The biological effects of the stable BV metallocomplex containing a delocalized
unpaired electron should be further examined, and may provide an answer to the longstanding
question of high energy investment in the catabolism of BV, which represents a
relatively harmless molecule per se. The complex possibility was quite different after
changing the solvent. BV structure in DMSO was analyzed by using NMR techniques and
unrestricted density function theory simulations to explain the incapacity of BV to build
coordination complex(es) with Cu2+ in dimethyl sulfoxide, which was confirmed by UV-Vis,
EPR and NMR spectroscopy. NMR showed that N atoms of BV are protonated in all four
pyrrole rings. The structure is stabilized by two hydrogen bonds between NH moieties and
carbonyl oxygens from opposite terminal pyrrole rings, and by the bending of propionyl chain
with carboxyl group out of the plain toward central position of BV. The simulations of
deprotonated BV, which builds copper complexes in water and chloroform as described
previously, showed a different conformation and organization of hydrogen bonds. Taking into
account that deprotonation represents a critical step in coordinate bonds formation, the
protonation of an additional N atom may represent a key difference between the interactions
of BV with copper in different solvents.
PB  - COST Action CA15133
C3  - Book of abstracts: 4th FeSBioNet Meeting: COST Action CA15133; 2019 Sep 16-19; Gdansk, Poland
T1  - Structure of biliverdin and its interaction with copper
EP  - 44
SP  - 44
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_3187
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Dimitrijević, Milena and Bogdanović Pristov, Jelena and Žižić, Milan and Stanković, Dalibor and Bajuk-Bogdanović, Danica and Stanić, Marina and Hagen, Wilfred and Piccioli, Mario and Spasojević, Ivan",
year = "2019",
abstract = "The structure of biliverdin (BV) and its complexion capacity with Cu2+ in dependence of
solvent choice has been examined. We first examined coordinate/redox interactions of BV
with Cu2+ in phosphate buffer at pH 7.4, using spectrophotometry, HESI-MS, Raman
spectroscopy, 1HNMR, EPR, fluorimetry, and electrochemical methods. BV formed a stable
coordination complex with copper in 1 : 1 stoichiometry. The structure of BV was more
planar and energetically stable in the complex. The complex showed strong paramagnetic
effects that were attributed to an unpaired delocalized e−. The delocalized electron may come
from BV or Cu2+, so the complex is formally composed either of BV radical cation and Cu1+
or of BV radical anion and Cu3+. The complex underwent oxidation only in the presence of
both O2 and an excess of Cu2+, or a strong oxidizing agent, and it was resistant to reducing
agents. The biological effects of the stable BV metallocomplex containing a delocalized
unpaired electron should be further examined, and may provide an answer to the longstanding
question of high energy investment in the catabolism of BV, which represents a
relatively harmless molecule per se. The complex possibility was quite different after
changing the solvent. BV structure in DMSO was analyzed by using NMR techniques and
unrestricted density function theory simulations to explain the incapacity of BV to build
coordination complex(es) with Cu2+ in dimethyl sulfoxide, which was confirmed by UV-Vis,
EPR and NMR spectroscopy. NMR showed that N atoms of BV are protonated in all four
pyrrole rings. The structure is stabilized by two hydrogen bonds between NH moieties and
carbonyl oxygens from opposite terminal pyrrole rings, and by the bending of propionyl chain
with carboxyl group out of the plain toward central position of BV. The simulations of
deprotonated BV, which builds copper complexes in water and chloroform as described
previously, showed a different conformation and organization of hydrogen bonds. Taking into
account that deprotonation represents a critical step in coordinate bonds formation, the
protonation of an additional N atom may represent a key difference between the interactions
of BV with copper in different solvents.",
publisher = "COST Action CA15133",
journal = "Book of abstracts: 4th FeSBioNet Meeting: COST Action CA15133; 2019 Sep 16-19; Gdansk, Poland",
title = "Structure of biliverdin and its interaction with copper",
pages = "44-44",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_3187"
}

Dimitrijević, M., Bogdanović Pristov, J., Žižić, M., Stanković, D., Bajuk-Bogdanović, D., Stanić, M., Hagen, W., Piccioli, M.,& Spasojević, I.. (2019). Structure of biliverdin and its interaction with copper. in Book of abstracts: 4th FeSBioNet Meeting: COST Action CA15133; 2019 Sep 16-19; Gdansk, Poland
COST Action CA15133., 44-44.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_3187

Dimitrijević M, Bogdanović Pristov J, Žižić M, Stanković D, Bajuk-Bogdanović D, Stanić M, Hagen W, Piccioli M, Spasojević I. Structure of biliverdin and its interaction with copper. in Book of abstracts: 4th FeSBioNet Meeting: COST Action CA15133; 2019 Sep 16-19; Gdansk, Poland. 2019;:44-44.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_3187 .

Dimitrijević, Milena, Bogdanović Pristov, Jelena, Žižić, Milan, Stanković, Dalibor, Bajuk-Bogdanović, Danica, Stanić, Marina, Hagen, Wilfred, Piccioli, Mario, Spasojević, Ivan, "Structure of biliverdin and its interaction with copper" in Book of abstracts: 4th FeSBioNet Meeting: COST Action CA15133; 2019 Sep 16-19; Gdansk, Poland (2019):44-44,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_3187 .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Romanović, Mima
AU  - Stanić, Marina
AU  - Bogdanović Pristov, Jelena
AU  - Morina, Arian
AU  - Dimitrijević, Milena
AU  - Pittman, Jon K.
AU  - Spasojević, Ivan
PY  - 2019
UR  - http://rimsi.imsi.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2415
AB  - The impact of ionizing radiation on microalgae represents an important biotechnological and environmental issue. However, it has not been sufficiently investigated. Herein, we analyzed the effects of lowdose X-radiation on the growth, lipid production, and chlorophyll (Chl) and carotenoids content in Chlorella sorokiniana (CCAP 211/8K), which is both, a model and biotechnologically relevant species. C. sorokiniana culture was grown in 3N-BBM+V medium, at 22°C with a continuous photon flux of 120 μmol m−2 s−1. X-ray irradiation was applied in the early exponential phase of growth, at different doses (1, 2, 5, 10, 20 Gy) and rates (0.06, 0.24, 0.55 Gy/min). Parameters were monitored for 30 days. The exposure to 2 Gy and 5 Gy had a positive impact on biomass production. Dry weight was significantly higher in treated cultures than controls at days 25 and 30. Total lipid content (according to Nile Red fluorescence assay) was increased at day 30 in cultures exposed to 1 Gy (0.06 Gy/min) and 5 Gy (0.24 Gy/min). Chl content was increased for these doses in the exponential phase of growth. Chl b and carotenoids content was not significantly affected by irradiation. It is noteworthy that higher doses (10 and 20 Gy) had suppressing effects on growth and lipid production. The positive effects of ionizing radiation on biomass and lipid production can be attributed to the phenomenon of radiation hormesis (beneficial effects of low dose radiation on different biological parameters). Radiation hormesis has been shown previously documented on a number of plant species, and can be potentially employed in microalgae industry. On the other hand, microalgae are exposed to increased levels of ionizing irradiation in aquatic systems that are infested with radionuclides either naturally or by anthropogenic activity. Our results may add to the understanding of eco-physiology of
microalgae in such systems.
PB  - Taylor & Francis Group
C3  - European Journal of Phycology
T1  - The effects of ionizing irradiation on growth and lipid production in Chlorella sorokiniana
EP  - 165
IS  - Supp 1
SP  - 164
VL  - 54
DO  - 10.1080/09670262.2019.1626628
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Romanović, Mima and Stanić, Marina and Bogdanović Pristov, Jelena and Morina, Arian and Dimitrijević, Milena and Pittman, Jon K. and Spasojević, Ivan",
year = "2019",
abstract = "The impact of ionizing radiation on microalgae represents an important biotechnological and environmental issue. However, it has not been sufficiently investigated. Herein, we analyzed the effects of lowdose X-radiation on the growth, lipid production, and chlorophyll (Chl) and carotenoids content in Chlorella sorokiniana (CCAP 211/8K), which is both, a model and biotechnologically relevant species. C. sorokiniana culture was grown in 3N-BBM+V medium, at 22°C with a continuous photon flux of 120 μmol m−2 s−1. X-ray irradiation was applied in the early exponential phase of growth, at different doses (1, 2, 5, 10, 20 Gy) and rates (0.06, 0.24, 0.55 Gy/min). Parameters were monitored for 30 days. The exposure to 2 Gy and 5 Gy had a positive impact on biomass production. Dry weight was significantly higher in treated cultures than controls at days 25 and 30. Total lipid content (according to Nile Red fluorescence assay) was increased at day 30 in cultures exposed to 1 Gy (0.06 Gy/min) and 5 Gy (0.24 Gy/min). Chl content was increased for these doses in the exponential phase of growth. Chl b and carotenoids content was not significantly affected by irradiation. It is noteworthy that higher doses (10 and 20 Gy) had suppressing effects on growth and lipid production. The positive effects of ionizing radiation on biomass and lipid production can be attributed to the phenomenon of radiation hormesis (beneficial effects of low dose radiation on different biological parameters). Radiation hormesis has been shown previously documented on a number of plant species, and can be potentially employed in microalgae industry. On the other hand, microalgae are exposed to increased levels of ionizing irradiation in aquatic systems that are infested with radionuclides either naturally or by anthropogenic activity. Our results may add to the understanding of eco-physiology of
microalgae in such systems.",
publisher = "Taylor & Francis Group",
journal = "European Journal of Phycology",
title = "The effects of ionizing irradiation on growth and lipid production in Chlorella sorokiniana",
pages = "165-164",
number = "Supp 1",
volume = "54",
doi = "10.1080/09670262.2019.1626628"
}

Romanović, M., Stanić, M., Bogdanović Pristov, J., Morina, A., Dimitrijević, M., Pittman, J. K.,& Spasojević, I.. (2019). The effects of ionizing irradiation on growth and lipid production in Chlorella sorokiniana. in European Journal of Phycology
Taylor & Francis Group., 54(Supp 1), 164-165.
https://doi.org/10.1080/09670262.2019.1626628

Romanović M, Stanić M, Bogdanović Pristov J, Morina A, Dimitrijević M, Pittman JK, Spasojević I. The effects of ionizing irradiation on growth and lipid production in Chlorella sorokiniana. in European Journal of Phycology. 2019;54(Supp 1):164-165.
doi:10.1080/09670262.2019.1626628 .

Romanović, Mima, Stanić, Marina, Bogdanović Pristov, Jelena, Morina, Arian, Dimitrijević, Milena, Pittman, Jon K., Spasojević, Ivan, "The effects of ionizing irradiation on growth and lipid production in Chlorella sorokiniana" in European Journal of Phycology, 54, no. Supp 1 (2019):164-165,
https://doi.org/10.1080/09670262.2019.1626628 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Dimitrijević, Milena
AU  - Bogdanović Pristov, Jelena
AU  - Žižić, Milan
AU  - Stanković, Dalibor M.
AU  - Bajuk-Bogdanović, Danica
AU  - Stanić, Marina
AU  - Spasic, Snežana
AU  - Hagen, Wilfred
AU  - Spasojević, Ivan
PY  - 2019
UR  - http://rimsi.imsi.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1246
AB  - Biliverdin (BV), a product of heme catabolism, is known to interact with transition metals, but the details of such interactions under physiological conditions are scarce. Herein, we examined coordinate/redox interactions of BV with Cu2+ in phosphate buffer at pH 7.4, using spectrophotometry, HESI-MS, Raman spectroscopy, H-1 NMR, EPR, fluorimetry, and electrochemical methods. BV formed a stable coordination complex with copper in 1:1 stoichiometry. The structure of BV was more planar and energetically stable in the complex. The complex showed strong paramagnetic effects that were attributed to an unpaired delocalized e(-). The delocalized electron may come from BV or Cu2+, so the complex is formally composed either of BV radical cation and Cu1+ or of BV radical anion and Cu3+. The complex underwent oxidation only in the presence of both O-2 and an excess of Cu2+, or a strong oxidizing agent, and it was resistant to reducing agents. The biological effects of the stable BV metallocomplex containing a delocalized unpaired electron should be further examined, and may provide an answer to the long-standing question of high energy investment in the catabolism of BV, which represents a relatively harmless molecule per se.
PB  - Royal Soc Chemistry, Cambridge
T2  - Dalton Transactions
T1  - Biliverdin-copper complex at physiological pH
EP  - 6070
IS  - 18
SP  - 6061
VL  - 48
DO  - 10.1039/c8dt04724c
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Dimitrijević, Milena and Bogdanović Pristov, Jelena and Žižić, Milan and Stanković, Dalibor M. and Bajuk-Bogdanović, Danica and Stanić, Marina and Spasic, Snežana and Hagen, Wilfred and Spasojević, Ivan",
year = "2019",
abstract = "Biliverdin (BV), a product of heme catabolism, is known to interact with transition metals, but the details of such interactions under physiological conditions are scarce. Herein, we examined coordinate/redox interactions of BV with Cu2+ in phosphate buffer at pH 7.4, using spectrophotometry, HESI-MS, Raman spectroscopy, H-1 NMR, EPR, fluorimetry, and electrochemical methods. BV formed a stable coordination complex with copper in 1:1 stoichiometry. The structure of BV was more planar and energetically stable in the complex. The complex showed strong paramagnetic effects that were attributed to an unpaired delocalized e(-). The delocalized electron may come from BV or Cu2+, so the complex is formally composed either of BV radical cation and Cu1+ or of BV radical anion and Cu3+. The complex underwent oxidation only in the presence of both O-2 and an excess of Cu2+, or a strong oxidizing agent, and it was resistant to reducing agents. The biological effects of the stable BV metallocomplex containing a delocalized unpaired electron should be further examined, and may provide an answer to the long-standing question of high energy investment in the catabolism of BV, which represents a relatively harmless molecule per se.",
publisher = "Royal Soc Chemistry, Cambridge",
journal = "Dalton Transactions",
title = "Biliverdin-copper complex at physiological pH",
pages = "6070-6061",
number = "18",
volume = "48",
doi = "10.1039/c8dt04724c"
}

Dimitrijević, M., Bogdanović Pristov, J., Žižić, M., Stanković, D. M., Bajuk-Bogdanović, D., Stanić, M., Spasic, S., Hagen, W.,& Spasojević, I.. (2019). Biliverdin-copper complex at physiological pH. in Dalton Transactions
Royal Soc Chemistry, Cambridge., 48(18), 6061-6070.
https://doi.org/10.1039/c8dt04724c

Dimitrijević M, Bogdanović Pristov J, Žižić M, Stanković DM, Bajuk-Bogdanović D, Stanić M, Spasic S, Hagen W, Spasojević I. Biliverdin-copper complex at physiological pH. in Dalton Transactions. 2019;48(18):6061-6070.
doi:10.1039/c8dt04724c .

Dimitrijević, Milena, Bogdanović Pristov, Jelena, Žižić, Milan, Stanković, Dalibor M., Bajuk-Bogdanović, Danica, Stanić, Marina, Spasic, Snežana, Hagen, Wilfred, Spasojević, Ivan, "Biliverdin-copper complex at physiological pH" in Dalton Transactions, 48, no. 18 (2019):6061-6070,
https://doi.org/10.1039/c8dt04724c . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Dimitrijević, Milena
AU  - Žižić, Milan
AU  - Piccioli, Mario
AU  - Bogdanović Pristov, Jelena
AU  - Spasojević, Ivan
PY  - 2019
UR  - http://rimsi.imsi.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1210
AB  - Biliverdin (BV) structure was analyzed by using NMR techniques and unrestricted density function theory simulations to explain the incapacity of BV to build coordination complex(es) with Cu2+ in dimethyl sulfoxide, which was confirmed by UV-Vis, EPR and NMR spectroscopy. NMR showed that N atoms are protonated in all four pyrrole rings. The structure is stabilized by two hydrogen bonds between NH moieties and carbonyl oxygens from opposite terminal pyrrole rings, and by the bending of propionyl chain with carboxyl group out of the plain toward central position of BV. The simulations of deprotonated BV, which builds copper complexes in water and chloroform as described previously, showed a different conformation and organization of hydrogen bonds. Taking into account that deprotonation represents a critical step in coordinate bonds formation, the protonation of an additional N atom may represent a key difference between the interactions of BV with copper in different solvents.
PB  - Springer/Plenum Publishers, New York
T2  - Structural Chemistry
T1  - The conformation of biliverdin in dimethyl sulfoxide: implications for the coordination with copper
EP  - 2166
IS  - 6
SP  - 2159
VL  - 30
DO  - 10.1007/s11224-019-01354-5
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Dimitrijević, Milena and Žižić, Milan and Piccioli, Mario and Bogdanović Pristov, Jelena and Spasojević, Ivan",
year = "2019",
abstract = "Biliverdin (BV) structure was analyzed by using NMR techniques and unrestricted density function theory simulations to explain the incapacity of BV to build coordination complex(es) with Cu2+ in dimethyl sulfoxide, which was confirmed by UV-Vis, EPR and NMR spectroscopy. NMR showed that N atoms are protonated in all four pyrrole rings. The structure is stabilized by two hydrogen bonds between NH moieties and carbonyl oxygens from opposite terminal pyrrole rings, and by the bending of propionyl chain with carboxyl group out of the plain toward central position of BV. The simulations of deprotonated BV, which builds copper complexes in water and chloroform as described previously, showed a different conformation and organization of hydrogen bonds. Taking into account that deprotonation represents a critical step in coordinate bonds formation, the protonation of an additional N atom may represent a key difference between the interactions of BV with copper in different solvents.",
publisher = "Springer/Plenum Publishers, New York",
journal = "Structural Chemistry",
title = "The conformation of biliverdin in dimethyl sulfoxide: implications for the coordination with copper",
pages = "2166-2159",
number = "6",
volume = "30",
doi = "10.1007/s11224-019-01354-5"
}

Dimitrijević, M., Žižić, M., Piccioli, M., Bogdanović Pristov, J.,& Spasojević, I.. (2019). The conformation of biliverdin in dimethyl sulfoxide: implications for the coordination with copper. in Structural Chemistry
Springer/Plenum Publishers, New York., 30(6), 2159-2166.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11224-019-01354-5

Dimitrijević M, Žižić M, Piccioli M, Bogdanović Pristov J, Spasojević I. The conformation of biliverdin in dimethyl sulfoxide: implications for the coordination with copper. in Structural Chemistry. 2019;30(6):2159-2166.
doi:10.1007/s11224-019-01354-5 .

Dimitrijević, Milena, Žižić, Milan, Piccioli, Mario, Bogdanović Pristov, Jelena, Spasojević, Ivan, "The conformation of biliverdin in dimethyl sulfoxide: implications for the coordination with copper" in Structural Chemistry, 30, no. 6 (2019):2159-2166,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11224-019-01354-5 . .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Vojvodić, Snežana
AU  - Stanić, Marina
AU  - Jevtović (born Romanović), Mima
AU  - Dimitrijević, Milena
AU  - Bogdanović Pristov, Jelena
AU  - Morina, Arian
AU  - Pittman, Jon
AU  - Spasojević, Ivan
PY  - 2018
UR  - http://rimsi.imsi.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2962
AB  - Radiation hormesis is a biological phenomenon whereby a relatively low doses of radiation
induce beneficial effects on biological parameters, such as viability, growth, and metabolic
profile 1. A number of studies have documented stimulatory effects of low-dose X- and
gamma radiation on plant growth 2. However, radiation hormesis has not been investigated
in microalgae which are becoming a highly relevant source of lipid-derived biofuels. The
aim of this study was to establish the effects of low-dose X-irradiation on biomass and
lipid production in Chlorella sorokiniana. The microalgae cultures were exposed to total
doses of 10, 20 or 50 Gy at different irradiation rates (0.565; 2.290 and 5.057 Gy/min).
Absorbed doses corresponded to ~10% of the total dose, as determined by dosimetry. Lipid
content was determined 30 days after irradiation using Nile Red fluorescence assay with
excitation/emission maxima at 530/570 nm (total lipids), 480/575 nm (neutral lipids) and
549/628 nm (polar lipids) 3,4. Lipid content was normalized to dry biomass.
C3  - Serbian Biochemical Society Eighth Conference
T1  - Hormetic effects of low-dose radiation on lipid production in Chlorella sorokiniana
EP  - 195
SP  - 193
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2962
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Vojvodić, Snežana and Stanić, Marina and Jevtović (born Romanović), Mima and Dimitrijević, Milena and Bogdanović Pristov, Jelena and Morina, Arian and Pittman, Jon and Spasojević, Ivan",
year = "2018",
abstract = "Radiation hormesis is a biological phenomenon whereby a relatively low doses of radiation
induce beneficial effects on biological parameters, such as viability, growth, and metabolic
profile 1. A number of studies have documented stimulatory effects of low-dose X- and
gamma radiation on plant growth 2. However, radiation hormesis has not been investigated
in microalgae which are becoming a highly relevant source of lipid-derived biofuels. The
aim of this study was to establish the effects of low-dose X-irradiation on biomass and
lipid production in Chlorella sorokiniana. The microalgae cultures were exposed to total
doses of 10, 20 or 50 Gy at different irradiation rates (0.565; 2.290 and 5.057 Gy/min).
Absorbed doses corresponded to ~10% of the total dose, as determined by dosimetry. Lipid
content was determined 30 days after irradiation using Nile Red fluorescence assay with
excitation/emission maxima at 530/570 nm (total lipids), 480/575 nm (neutral lipids) and
549/628 nm (polar lipids) 3,4. Lipid content was normalized to dry biomass.",
journal = "Serbian Biochemical Society Eighth Conference",
title = "Hormetic effects of low-dose radiation on lipid production in Chlorella sorokiniana",
pages = "195-193",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2962"
}

Vojvodić, S., Stanić, M., Jevtović (born Romanović), M., Dimitrijević, M., Bogdanović Pristov, J., Morina, A., Pittman, J.,& Spasojević, I.. (2018). Hormetic effects of low-dose radiation on lipid production in Chlorella sorokiniana. in Serbian Biochemical Society Eighth Conference, 193-195.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2962

Vojvodić S, Stanić M, Jevtović (born Romanović) M, Dimitrijević M, Bogdanović Pristov J, Morina A, Pittman J, Spasojević I. Hormetic effects of low-dose radiation on lipid production in Chlorella sorokiniana. in Serbian Biochemical Society Eighth Conference. 2018;:193-195.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2962 .

Vojvodić, Snežana, Stanić, Marina, Jevtović (born Romanović), Mima, Dimitrijević, Milena, Bogdanović Pristov, Jelena, Morina, Arian, Pittman, Jon, Spasojević, Ivan, "Hormetic effects of low-dose radiation on lipid production in Chlorella sorokiniana" in Serbian Biochemical Society Eighth Conference (2018):193-195,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rimsi_2962 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Milivojević, Jasminka M
AU  - Radivojević, Dragan
AU  - Ruml, Mirjana
AU  - Dimitrijević, Milena
AU  - Dragišić Maksimović, Jelena
PY  - 2016
UR  - http://rimsi.imsi.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/946
AB  - Introduction. We tested whether the microclimate under grey hail protection nets (HPN) had an influence on the phenology, vegetative and reproductive potential, and fruit quality traits of 'Duke' highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) in two consecutive years (2013, 2014). Materials and methods. Light intensity, air temperature and relative humidity were evaluated together with biological properties (flowering and ripening time, bush height and volume, number of flowers and fruits per bush, fruit set percentage, and yield per bush), and fruit quality including biometrical (fruit weight, index of fruit shape and number of seeds per fruit) and nutritional (soluble solid content SSC, titratable acidity - TA, total anthocyanins content - TACY, total phenolic content - TPC and total antioxidant capacity - TAC) parameters. Results and discussion. In both seasons, light was reduced by 5-20% under HPN, whereas daily maximum temperature was 2.4 degrees C higher in the open field (OF). This caused two days earlier ripening time in OF compared to the HPN. The increased yield per bush under HPN was the result of larger fruit weight. SSC were unaffected by the net in 2013 while in 2014 significantly higher value of SSC was registered under HPN compared to OF. Although apparent differences in TACY and TPC were not observed between the treatments, TAC significantly increased under HPN in 2014. Conclusion. The use of grey HPN could be considered as a suitable alternative for the hail protection of highbush blueberry ensuring an increased fruit production without negative effects on their quality.
PB  - Int Soc Horticultural Science-Ishs, Leuven
T2  - Fruits
T1  - Does microclimate under grey hail protection net affect biological and nutritional properties of 'Duke' highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.)?
EP  - 170
IS  - 3
SP  - 161
VL  - 71
DO  - 10.1051/fruits/2016004
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Milivojević, Jasminka M and Radivojević, Dragan and Ruml, Mirjana and Dimitrijević, Milena and Dragišić Maksimović, Jelena",
year = "2016",
abstract = "Introduction. We tested whether the microclimate under grey hail protection nets (HPN) had an influence on the phenology, vegetative and reproductive potential, and fruit quality traits of 'Duke' highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) in two consecutive years (2013, 2014). Materials and methods. Light intensity, air temperature and relative humidity were evaluated together with biological properties (flowering and ripening time, bush height and volume, number of flowers and fruits per bush, fruit set percentage, and yield per bush), and fruit quality including biometrical (fruit weight, index of fruit shape and number of seeds per fruit) and nutritional (soluble solid content SSC, titratable acidity - TA, total anthocyanins content - TACY, total phenolic content - TPC and total antioxidant capacity - TAC) parameters. Results and discussion. In both seasons, light was reduced by 5-20% under HPN, whereas daily maximum temperature was 2.4 degrees C higher in the open field (OF). This caused two days earlier ripening time in OF compared to the HPN. The increased yield per bush under HPN was the result of larger fruit weight. SSC were unaffected by the net in 2013 while in 2014 significantly higher value of SSC was registered under HPN compared to OF. Although apparent differences in TACY and TPC were not observed between the treatments, TAC significantly increased under HPN in 2014. Conclusion. The use of grey HPN could be considered as a suitable alternative for the hail protection of highbush blueberry ensuring an increased fruit production without negative effects on their quality.",
publisher = "Int Soc Horticultural Science-Ishs, Leuven",
journal = "Fruits",
title = "Does microclimate under grey hail protection net affect biological and nutritional properties of 'Duke' highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.)?",
pages = "170-161",
number = "3",
volume = "71",
doi = "10.1051/fruits/2016004"
}

Milivojević, J. M., Radivojević, D., Ruml, M., Dimitrijević, M.,& Dragišić Maksimović, J.. (2016). Does microclimate under grey hail protection net affect biological and nutritional properties of 'Duke' highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.)?. in Fruits
Int Soc Horticultural Science-Ishs, Leuven., 71(3), 161-170.
https://doi.org/10.1051/fruits/2016004

Milivojević JM, Radivojević D, Ruml M, Dimitrijević M, Dragišić Maksimović J. Does microclimate under grey hail protection net affect biological and nutritional properties of 'Duke' highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.)?. in Fruits. 2016;71(3):161-170.
doi:10.1051/fruits/2016004 .

Milivojević, Jasminka M, Radivojević, Dragan, Ruml, Mirjana, Dimitrijević, Milena, Dragišić Maksimović, Jelena, "Does microclimate under grey hail protection net affect biological and nutritional properties of 'Duke' highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.)?" in Fruits, 71, no. 3 (2016):161-170,
https://doi.org/10.1051/fruits/2016004 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Bogdanović Pristov, Jelena
AU  - Opačić, Miloš
AU  - Dimitrijević, Milena
AU  - Babic, Nikolina
AU  - Spasojević, Ivan
PY  - 2015
UR  - http://rimsi.imsi.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/921
AB  - We have developed a simple one-step 30-min method for fluorescent visualization of proteins in native and sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE) gels. The method is based on formation of strong fluorophores via potassium ferricyanide-provoked oxidation of tryptophan (Trp). Following PAGE, gels are soaked in water solution of potassium ferricyanide (100 mM) and NaOH (1 M) and are kept in the dark for 30 min. Gels are then transferred to water and scanned. The sensitivity of the method was slightly lower compared with standard Coomassie Brilliant Blue (CBB) staining. The method can be useful when rapid acquisition of data is of the essence. After preview, gels can be post-stained using the CBB protocol for further analysis. The intensity of fluorescence is dependent on Trp number, so the protocol might find application in the quantification of Trp residues as illustrated here. Importantly, there is room for improvement of the method. Namely, according to excitation-emission matrix analysis of stained protein bands, maximal fluorescence intensity (at 345/460 nm) was 3.5-fold higher compared with the settings that were available on a commercial imager (395/525 nm). As a supplement, we present an upgrade of the previously described method for in-gel detection of non-heme iron-binding proteins that also employs potassium ferricyanide.
PB  - Academic Press Inc Elsevier Science, San Diego
T2  - Analytical Biochemistry
T1  - A method for in-gel fluorescent visualization of proteins after native and sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis
EP  - 10
SP  - 6
VL  - 480
DO  - 10.1016/j.ab.2015.04.006
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Bogdanović Pristov, Jelena and Opačić, Miloš and Dimitrijević, Milena and Babic, Nikolina and Spasojević, Ivan",
year = "2015",
abstract = "We have developed a simple one-step 30-min method for fluorescent visualization of proteins in native and sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE) gels. The method is based on formation of strong fluorophores via potassium ferricyanide-provoked oxidation of tryptophan (Trp). Following PAGE, gels are soaked in water solution of potassium ferricyanide (100 mM) and NaOH (1 M) and are kept in the dark for 30 min. Gels are then transferred to water and scanned. The sensitivity of the method was slightly lower compared with standard Coomassie Brilliant Blue (CBB) staining. The method can be useful when rapid acquisition of data is of the essence. After preview, gels can be post-stained using the CBB protocol for further analysis. The intensity of fluorescence is dependent on Trp number, so the protocol might find application in the quantification of Trp residues as illustrated here. Importantly, there is room for improvement of the method. Namely, according to excitation-emission matrix analysis of stained protein bands, maximal fluorescence intensity (at 345/460 nm) was 3.5-fold higher compared with the settings that were available on a commercial imager (395/525 nm). As a supplement, we present an upgrade of the previously described method for in-gel detection of non-heme iron-binding proteins that also employs potassium ferricyanide.",
publisher = "Academic Press Inc Elsevier Science, San Diego",
journal = "Analytical Biochemistry",
title = "A method for in-gel fluorescent visualization of proteins after native and sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis",
pages = "10-6",
volume = "480",
doi = "10.1016/j.ab.2015.04.006"
}

Bogdanović Pristov, J., Opačić, M., Dimitrijević, M., Babic, N.,& Spasojević, I.. (2015). A method for in-gel fluorescent visualization of proteins after native and sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. in Analytical Biochemistry
Academic Press Inc Elsevier Science, San Diego., 480, 6-10.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ab.2015.04.006

Bogdanović Pristov J, Opačić M, Dimitrijević M, Babic N, Spasojević I. A method for in-gel fluorescent visualization of proteins after native and sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. in Analytical Biochemistry. 2015;480:6-10.
doi:10.1016/j.ab.2015.04.006 .

Bogdanović Pristov, Jelena, Opačić, Miloš, Dimitrijević, Milena, Babic, Nikolina, Spasojević, Ivan, "A method for in-gel fluorescent visualization of proteins after native and sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis" in Analytical Biochemistry, 480 (2015):6-10,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ab.2015.04.006 . .