TY  - JOUR
AU  - Terzić-Vidojević, Amarela
AU  - Veljović, Katarina
AU  - Tolinački, Maja
AU  - Živković, Milica
AU  - Lukić, Jovanka
AU  - Lozo, Jelena
AU  - Fira, Đorđe
AU  - Jovčić, Branko
AU  - Strahinić, Ivana
AU  - Begović, Jelena
AU  - Popović, Nikola
AU  - Miljković, Marija
AU  - Kojić, Milan
AU  - Topisirović, Ljubiša
AU  - Golić, Nataša
PY  - 2020
UR  - http://intor.torlakinstitut.com/handle/123456789/733
AB  - The aim of this review was to summarize the data regarding diversity of non-starter lactic acid bacteria (NSLAB) isolated from various artisanal dairy products manufactured in Western Balkan Countries. The dairy products examined were manufactured from raw cow's, sheep's or goat's milk or mixed milk, in the traditional way without the addition of commercial starter cultures. Dairy products such as white brined cheese, fresh cheese, hard cheese, yogurt, sour cream and kajmak were sampled in the households of Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia. It has been established that the diversity of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) from raw milk artisanal dairy products is extensive. In the reviewed literature, 28 LAB species and a large number of strains belonging to the Lactobacillus, Lactococcus, Enterococcus, Streptococcus, Pediococcus, Leuconostoc and Weissella genera were isolated from various dairy products. Over 3000 LAB strains were obtained and characterized for their technological and probiotic properties including: acidification and coagulation of milk, production of aromatic compounds, proteolytic activity, bacteriocins production and competitive exclusion of pathogens, production of exopolysaccharides, aggregation ability and immunomodulatory effect. Results show that many of the isolated NSLAB strains had one, two or more of the properties mentioned. The data presented emphasize the importance of artisanal products as a valuable source of NSLAB with unique technological and probiotic features important both as a base for scientific research as well as for designing novel starter cultures for functional dairy food.
PB  - Elsevier, Amsterdam
T2  - Food Research International
T1  - Diversity of non-starter lactic acid bacteria in autochthonous dairy products from Western Balkan Countries - Technological and probiotic properties
VL  - 136
DO  - 10.1016/j.foodres.2020.109494
ER  - 

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Terzić-Vidojević, A., Veljović, K., Tolinački, M., Živković, M., Lukić, J., Lozo, J., Fira, Đ., Jovčić, B., Strahinić, I., Begović, J., Popović, N., Miljković, M., Kojić, M., Topisirović, L.,& Golić, N.. (2020). Diversity of non-starter lactic acid bacteria in autochthonous dairy products from Western Balkan Countries - Technological and probiotic properties. in Food Research International
Elsevier, Amsterdam., 136.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2020.109494

Terzić-Vidojević A, Veljović K, Tolinački M, Živković M, Lukić J, Lozo J, Fira Đ, Jovčić B, Strahinić I, Begović J, Popović N, Miljković M, Kojić M, Topisirović L, Golić N. Diversity of non-starter lactic acid bacteria in autochthonous dairy products from Western Balkan Countries - Technological and probiotic properties. in Food Research International. 2020;136.
doi:10.1016/j.foodres.2020.109494 .

Terzić-Vidojević, Amarela, Veljović, Katarina, Tolinački, Maja, Živković, Milica, Lukić, Jovanka, Lozo, Jelena, Fira, Đorđe, Jovčić, Branko, Strahinić, Ivana, Begović, Jelena, Popović, Nikola, Miljković, Marija, Kojić, Milan, Topisirović, Ljubiša, Golić, Nataša, "Diversity of non-starter lactic acid bacteria in autochthonous dairy products from Western Balkan Countries - Technological and probiotic properties" in Food Research International, 136 (2020),
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2020.109494 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Terzić-Vidojević, Amarela
AU  - Veljović, Katarina
AU  - Tolinački, Maja
AU  - Živković, Milica
AU  - Lukić, Jovanka
AU  - Lozo, Jelena
AU  - Fira, Đorđe
AU  - Jovčić, Branko
AU  - Strahinić, Ivana
AU  - Begović, Jelena
AU  - Popović, Nikola
AU  - Miljković, Marija
AU  - Kojić, Milan
AU  - Topisirović, Ljubiša
AU  - Golić, Nataša
PY  - 2020
UR  - http://intor.torlakinstitut.com/handle/123456789/732
AB  - The aim of this review was to summarize the data regarding diversity of non-starter lactic acid bacteria (NSLAB) isolated from various artisanal dairy products manufactured in Western Balkan Countries. The dairy products examined were manufactured from raw cow's, sheep's or goat's milk or mixed milk, in the traditional way without the addition of commercial starter cultures. Dairy products such as white brined cheese, fresh cheese, hard cheese, yogurt, sour cream and kajmak were sampled in the households of Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia. It has been established that the diversity of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) from raw milk artisanal dairy products is extensive. In the reviewed literature, 28 LAB species and a large number of strains belonging to the Lactobacillus, Lactococcus, Enterococcus, Streptococcus, Pediococcus, Leuconostoc and Weissella genera were isolated from various dairy products. Over 3000 LAB strains were obtained and characterized for their technological and probiotic properties including: acidification and coagulation of milk, production of aromatic compounds, proteolytic activity, bacteriocins production and competitive exclusion of pathogens, production of exopolysaccharides, aggregation ability and immunomodulatory effect. Results show that many of the isolated NSLAB strains had one, two or more of the properties mentioned. The data presented emphasize the importance of artisanal products as a valuable source of NSLAB with unique technological and probiotic features important both as a base for scientific research as well as for designing novel starter cultures for functional dairy food.
PB  - Elsevier, Amsterdam
T2  - Food Research International
T1  - Diversity of non-starter lactic acid bacteria in autochthonous dairy products from Western Balkan Countries - Technological and probiotic properties
VL  - 136
DO  - 10.1016/j.foodres.2020.109494
ER  - 

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year = "2020",
abstract = "The aim of this review was to summarize the data regarding diversity of non-starter lactic acid bacteria (NSLAB) isolated from various artisanal dairy products manufactured in Western Balkan Countries. The dairy products examined were manufactured from raw cow's, sheep's or goat's milk or mixed milk, in the traditional way without the addition of commercial starter cultures. Dairy products such as white brined cheese, fresh cheese, hard cheese, yogurt, sour cream and kajmak were sampled in the households of Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia. It has been established that the diversity of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) from raw milk artisanal dairy products is extensive. In the reviewed literature, 28 LAB species and a large number of strains belonging to the Lactobacillus, Lactococcus, Enterococcus, Streptococcus, Pediococcus, Leuconostoc and Weissella genera were isolated from various dairy products. Over 3000 LAB strains were obtained and characterized for their technological and probiotic properties including: acidification and coagulation of milk, production of aromatic compounds, proteolytic activity, bacteriocins production and competitive exclusion of pathogens, production of exopolysaccharides, aggregation ability and immunomodulatory effect. Results show that many of the isolated NSLAB strains had one, two or more of the properties mentioned. The data presented emphasize the importance of artisanal products as a valuable source of NSLAB with unique technological and probiotic features important both as a base for scientific research as well as for designing novel starter cultures for functional dairy food.",
publisher = "Elsevier, Amsterdam",
journal = "Food Research International",
title = "Diversity of non-starter lactic acid bacteria in autochthonous dairy products from Western Balkan Countries - Technological and probiotic properties",
volume = "136",
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Terzić-Vidojević, A., Veljović, K., Tolinački, M., Živković, M., Lukić, J., Lozo, J., Fira, Đ., Jovčić, B., Strahinić, I., Begović, J., Popović, N., Miljković, M., Kojić, M., Topisirović, L.,& Golić, N.. (2020). Diversity of non-starter lactic acid bacteria in autochthonous dairy products from Western Balkan Countries - Technological and probiotic properties. in Food Research International
Elsevier, Amsterdam., 136.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2020.109494

Terzić-Vidojević A, Veljović K, Tolinački M, Živković M, Lukić J, Lozo J, Fira Đ, Jovčić B, Strahinić I, Begović J, Popović N, Miljković M, Kojić M, Topisirović L, Golić N. Diversity of non-starter lactic acid bacteria in autochthonous dairy products from Western Balkan Countries - Technological and probiotic properties. in Food Research International. 2020;136.
doi:10.1016/j.foodres.2020.109494 .

Terzić-Vidojević, Amarela, Veljović, Katarina, Tolinački, Maja, Živković, Milica, Lukić, Jovanka, Lozo, Jelena, Fira, Đorđe, Jovčić, Branko, Strahinić, Ivana, Begović, Jelena, Popović, Nikola, Miljković, Marija, Kojić, Milan, Topisirović, Ljubiša, Golić, Nataša, "Diversity of non-starter lactic acid bacteria in autochthonous dairy products from Western Balkan Countries - Technological and probiotic properties" in Food Research International, 136 (2020),
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2020.109494 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Lukić, Jovanka
AU  - Stanisavljević, Nemanja
AU  - Vukotić, Goran
AU  - Kosanović, Dejana
AU  - Terzić-Vidojević, Amarela
AU  - Begović, Jelena
AU  - Golić, Nataša
AU  - Jeney, Galina
AU  - Ljubobratović, Uroš
PY  - 2020
UR  - http://intor.torlakinstitut.com/handle/123456789/569
AB  - This study aimed to analyze an impact of Lactobacillus salivarius BGHO1 and Lactobacillus reuteri BGGO6-55 supplemented to Anemia franciscana cultivation medium on biochemical profile of hatched nauplii. Impacts of different BGHO1:BGGO6-55 ratios (75:25, 50:50 and 25:75) and their total concentrations (250 and 500 g/kg of Anemia cysts) at different timings of bacteria application (pre- and post-hatching) were examined. The effects were evaluated by quantification of naupliar peptide, soluble protein, phospho-, neutral and unsaturated lipid content. Uni and multifactorial analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used to estimate the effects of treatments relative to control and to model factor interactions, respectively Statistical analysis indicated that posthatching application of 75:25 strain ratio at high dose was associated with an increase of neutral lipid amount. Furthermore, factor interaction profiling identified positive correlation of lacto-bacilli concentration with the level of free amino acids/short peptides, phospho-, neutral and unsaturated lipids, but only at 50:50 strain ratio combination. Application of lower lactobacilli dose at 75:25 strain ratio caused an increase of soluble protein and phospholipid amount. Hypothetically, graded response of Artemia nauplii to lactobacilli supplementation was induced with different BGHO1 doses. It assumedly ranged from stress-response protein synthesis at lower doses to membrane permeability alterations and triglyceride-mediated defense mechanism activation at higher BGHO1 doses. In contrast to lactobacilli supplementation after Anemia hatching, pre-hatching application of lactobacilli was not associated with an increase of Anemia nutritive profile, though again there was a positive association of lactobacilli concentration with nutrient amount. This implicates interference of lactobacilli with the hatching process. Results presented here facilitate the design of future studies aiming to modify Artemia nutritive profile in accordance with nutritional demands of cultivated fish species.
PB  - Elsevier, Amsterdam
T2  - Animal Feed Science and Technology
T1  - Lactobacillus salivarius BGHO1 and Lactobacillus reuteri BGGO6-55 modify nutritive profile of Artemia franciscana nauplii in a strain ratio, dose and application timing-dependent manner
VL  - 259
DO  - 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2019.114356
ER  - 

@article{
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year = "2020",
abstract = "This study aimed to analyze an impact of Lactobacillus salivarius BGHO1 and Lactobacillus reuteri BGGO6-55 supplemented to Anemia franciscana cultivation medium on biochemical profile of hatched nauplii. Impacts of different BGHO1:BGGO6-55 ratios (75:25, 50:50 and 25:75) and their total concentrations (250 and 500 g/kg of Anemia cysts) at different timings of bacteria application (pre- and post-hatching) were examined. The effects were evaluated by quantification of naupliar peptide, soluble protein, phospho-, neutral and unsaturated lipid content. Uni and multifactorial analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used to estimate the effects of treatments relative to control and to model factor interactions, respectively Statistical analysis indicated that posthatching application of 75:25 strain ratio at high dose was associated with an increase of neutral lipid amount. Furthermore, factor interaction profiling identified positive correlation of lacto-bacilli concentration with the level of free amino acids/short peptides, phospho-, neutral and unsaturated lipids, but only at 50:50 strain ratio combination. Application of lower lactobacilli dose at 75:25 strain ratio caused an increase of soluble protein and phospholipid amount. Hypothetically, graded response of Artemia nauplii to lactobacilli supplementation was induced with different BGHO1 doses. It assumedly ranged from stress-response protein synthesis at lower doses to membrane permeability alterations and triglyceride-mediated defense mechanism activation at higher BGHO1 doses. In contrast to lactobacilli supplementation after Anemia hatching, pre-hatching application of lactobacilli was not associated with an increase of Anemia nutritive profile, though again there was a positive association of lactobacilli concentration with nutrient amount. This implicates interference of lactobacilli with the hatching process. Results presented here facilitate the design of future studies aiming to modify Artemia nutritive profile in accordance with nutritional demands of cultivated fish species.",
publisher = "Elsevier, Amsterdam",
journal = "Animal Feed Science and Technology",
title = "Lactobacillus salivarius BGHO1 and Lactobacillus reuteri BGGO6-55 modify nutritive profile of Artemia franciscana nauplii in a strain ratio, dose and application timing-dependent manner",
volume = "259",
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Lukić, J., Stanisavljević, N., Vukotić, G., Kosanović, D., Terzić-Vidojević, A., Begović, J., Golić, N., Jeney, G.,& Ljubobratović, U.. (2020). Lactobacillus salivarius BGHO1 and Lactobacillus reuteri BGGO6-55 modify nutritive profile of Artemia franciscana nauplii in a strain ratio, dose and application timing-dependent manner. in Animal Feed Science and Technology
Elsevier, Amsterdam., 259.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2019.114356

Lukić J, Stanisavljević N, Vukotić G, Kosanović D, Terzić-Vidojević A, Begović J, Golić N, Jeney G, Ljubobratović U. Lactobacillus salivarius BGHO1 and Lactobacillus reuteri BGGO6-55 modify nutritive profile of Artemia franciscana nauplii in a strain ratio, dose and application timing-dependent manner. in Animal Feed Science and Technology. 2020;259.
doi:10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2019.114356 .

Lukić, Jovanka, Stanisavljević, Nemanja, Vukotić, Goran, Kosanović, Dejana, Terzić-Vidojević, Amarela, Begović, Jelena, Golić, Nataša, Jeney, Galina, Ljubobratović, Uroš, "Lactobacillus salivarius BGHO1 and Lactobacillus reuteri BGGO6-55 modify nutritive profile of Artemia franciscana nauplii in a strain ratio, dose and application timing-dependent manner" in Animal Feed Science and Technology, 259 (2020),
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2019.114356 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Lukić, Jovanka
AU  - Vukotić, Goran
AU  - Stanisavljević, Nemanja
AU  - Kosanović, Dejana
AU  - Molnar, Zsuzsanna
AU  - Begović, Jelena
AU  - Terzić-Vidojević, Amarela
AU  - Jeney, Galina
AU  - Ljubobratović, Uroš
PY  - 2019
UR  - http://intor.torlakinstitut.com/handle/123456789/529
AB  - The aim of this research was to improve nutritive value of fishmeal-based feed by lactobacilli in order to achieve satisfactory nutrient availability needed to support fish development. Feed was solid-state treated at a laboratory scale with the combination of Lactobacillus paracaseisubsp. paracasei BGHN14 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus BGT10 in different experimental settings, which included the variation of strain ratio, total lactobacilli concentration, percentage of moisture and duration of incubation. Short peptides, soluble proteins, phospho-, neutral and unsaturated lipids were quantified. Differences among treated and control feeds were evaluated by Student t-test, while Gaussian process regression (GPR) modeling was employed to simulate the incubation process and define the optimal treatment combination in the context of overall feed nutritional profile. Treatment duration was shown to be the critical determinant of final outcome, either as single factor or via interaction with strain ratio. Optimal nutrient balance was achieved with 12 h incubation period, 260% moisture, 75:25 and 50:50 BGHN14:BGT10 ratios and 200 mg of lactobacilli per g of dry feed. This study should serve as the basis for large-scale tests which would simulate on-farm production of both fishmeal-based and unconventional, lower cost aquafeed with added value.
PB  - Public Library Science, San Francisco
T2  - PLoS One
T1  - Solid state treatment with Lactobacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei BGHN14 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus BGT10 improves nutrient bioavailability in granular fish feed
IS  - 7
VL  - 14
DO  - 10.1371/journal.pone.0219558
ER  - 

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year = "2019",
abstract = "The aim of this research was to improve nutritive value of fishmeal-based feed by lactobacilli in order to achieve satisfactory nutrient availability needed to support fish development. Feed was solid-state treated at a laboratory scale with the combination of Lactobacillus paracaseisubsp. paracasei BGHN14 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus BGT10 in different experimental settings, which included the variation of strain ratio, total lactobacilli concentration, percentage of moisture and duration of incubation. Short peptides, soluble proteins, phospho-, neutral and unsaturated lipids were quantified. Differences among treated and control feeds were evaluated by Student t-test, while Gaussian process regression (GPR) modeling was employed to simulate the incubation process and define the optimal treatment combination in the context of overall feed nutritional profile. Treatment duration was shown to be the critical determinant of final outcome, either as single factor or via interaction with strain ratio. Optimal nutrient balance was achieved with 12 h incubation period, 260% moisture, 75:25 and 50:50 BGHN14:BGT10 ratios and 200 mg of lactobacilli per g of dry feed. This study should serve as the basis for large-scale tests which would simulate on-farm production of both fishmeal-based and unconventional, lower cost aquafeed with added value.",
publisher = "Public Library Science, San Francisco",
journal = "PLoS One",
title = "Solid state treatment with Lactobacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei BGHN14 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus BGT10 improves nutrient bioavailability in granular fish feed",
number = "7",
volume = "14",
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Lukić, J., Vukotić, G., Stanisavljević, N., Kosanović, D., Molnar, Z., Begović, J., Terzić-Vidojević, A., Jeney, G.,& Ljubobratović, U.. (2019). Solid state treatment with Lactobacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei BGHN14 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus BGT10 improves nutrient bioavailability in granular fish feed. in PLoS One
Public Library Science, San Francisco., 14(7).
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0219558

Lukić J, Vukotić G, Stanisavljević N, Kosanović D, Molnar Z, Begović J, Terzić-Vidojević A, Jeney G, Ljubobratović U. Solid state treatment with Lactobacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei BGHN14 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus BGT10 improves nutrient bioavailability in granular fish feed. in PLoS One. 2019;14(7).
doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0219558 .

Lukić, Jovanka, Vukotić, Goran, Stanisavljević, Nemanja, Kosanović, Dejana, Molnar, Zsuzsanna, Begović, Jelena, Terzić-Vidojević, Amarela, Jeney, Galina, Ljubobratović, Uroš, "Solid state treatment with Lactobacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei BGHN14 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus BGT10 improves nutrient bioavailability in granular fish feed" in PLoS One, 14, no. 7 (2019),
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0219558 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Terzić-Vidojević, Amarela
AU  - Veljović, Katarina
AU  - Begović, Jelena
AU  - Filipić, Brankica
AU  - Popović, Dušanka
AU  - Tolinački, Maja
AU  - Miljković, Marija
AU  - Kojić, Milan
AU  - Golić, Nataša
PY  - 2015
UR  - https://imagine.imgge.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/820
UR  - http://intor.torlakinstitut.com/handle/123456789/731
AB  - Enterococci represent the most controversial group of dairy bacteria. They are found to be the main constituent of many traditional Mediterranean dairy products and contribute to their characteristic taste and flavor. On the other hand, during the last 50 years antibiotic resistant enterococci have emerged as leading causes of nosocomial infections worldwide. The aim of this study was to determine the diversity, technological properties, antibiotic susceptibility and virulence traits of 636 enterococci previously isolated from 55 artisan dairy products from 12 locations in the Western Balkan countries (WBC) of Serbia, Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. All strains were identified both by microbiological and molecular methods. The predominant species was Enterococcus durans, followed by Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium. Over 44% of the isolates were resistant to ciprofloxacin and erythromycin, while 26.2% of the isolates were multi resistant to three or more antibiotics belonging to different families. 185 isolates (29.1%) were susceptible to all 13 of the antibiotics tested. The antibiotic-susceptible isolates were further tested for possible virulence genes and the production of biogenic amines. Finally, five enterococci isolates were found to be antibiotic susceptible with good technological characteristics and without virulence traits or the ability to produce biogenic amines, making them possible candidates for biotechnological application as starter cultures in the dairy industry.
PB  - Frontiers Media Sa, Lausanne
T2  - Frontiers in Microbiology
T1  - Diversity and antibiotic susceptibility of autochthonous dairy enterococci isolates: are they safe candidates for autochthonous starter cultures?
VL  - 6
DO  - 10.3389/fmicb.2015.00954
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Terzić-Vidojević, Amarela and Veljović, Katarina and Begović, Jelena and Filipić, Brankica and Popović, Dušanka and Tolinački, Maja and Miljković, Marija and Kojić, Milan and Golić, Nataša",
year = "2015",
abstract = "Enterococci represent the most controversial group of dairy bacteria. They are found to be the main constituent of many traditional Mediterranean dairy products and contribute to their characteristic taste and flavor. On the other hand, during the last 50 years antibiotic resistant enterococci have emerged as leading causes of nosocomial infections worldwide. The aim of this study was to determine the diversity, technological properties, antibiotic susceptibility and virulence traits of 636 enterococci previously isolated from 55 artisan dairy products from 12 locations in the Western Balkan countries (WBC) of Serbia, Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. All strains were identified both by microbiological and molecular methods. The predominant species was Enterococcus durans, followed by Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium. Over 44% of the isolates were resistant to ciprofloxacin and erythromycin, while 26.2% of the isolates were multi resistant to three or more antibiotics belonging to different families. 185 isolates (29.1%) were susceptible to all 13 of the antibiotics tested. The antibiotic-susceptible isolates were further tested for possible virulence genes and the production of biogenic amines. Finally, five enterococci isolates were found to be antibiotic susceptible with good technological characteristics and without virulence traits or the ability to produce biogenic amines, making them possible candidates for biotechnological application as starter cultures in the dairy industry.",
publisher = "Frontiers Media Sa, Lausanne",
journal = "Frontiers in Microbiology",
title = "Diversity and antibiotic susceptibility of autochthonous dairy enterococci isolates: are they safe candidates for autochthonous starter cultures?",
volume = "6",
doi = "10.3389/fmicb.2015.00954"
}

Terzić-Vidojević, A., Veljović, K., Begović, J., Filipić, B., Popović, D., Tolinački, M., Miljković, M., Kojić, M.,& Golić, N.. (2015). Diversity and antibiotic susceptibility of autochthonous dairy enterococci isolates: are they safe candidates for autochthonous starter cultures?. in Frontiers in Microbiology
Frontiers Media Sa, Lausanne., 6.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2015.00954

Terzić-Vidojević A, Veljović K, Begović J, Filipić B, Popović D, Tolinački M, Miljković M, Kojić M, Golić N. Diversity and antibiotic susceptibility of autochthonous dairy enterococci isolates: are they safe candidates for autochthonous starter cultures?. in Frontiers in Microbiology. 2015;6.
doi:10.3389/fmicb.2015.00954 .

Terzić-Vidojević, Amarela, Veljović, Katarina, Begović, Jelena, Filipić, Brankica, Popović, Dušanka, Tolinački, Maja, Miljković, Marija, Kojić, Milan, Golić, Nataša, "Diversity and antibiotic susceptibility of autochthonous dairy enterococci isolates: are they safe candidates for autochthonous starter cultures?" in Frontiers in Microbiology, 6 (2015),
https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2015.00954 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Jovčić, Branko
AU  - Lepsanović, Zorica
AU  - Begović, Jelena
AU  - Filipić, Brankica
AU  - Kojić, Milan
PY  - 2014
UR  - https://imagine.imgge.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/757
UR  - http://intor.torlakinstitut.com/handle/123456789/839
AB  - New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates are of special interest since P. aeruginosa is a major cause of nosocomial infections, the treatment of which could now be jeopardized, especially in developing countries. Six additional NDM-1 positive P. aeruginosa clinical isolates belonging to two different genotypes were shown to be plasmid-free. PFGE-hybridization experiments revealed the chromosomal location of the bla (NDM-1) gene. Restriction analysis and hybridization revealed that two copies of the bla (NDM-1) gene are present in the genomes of all tested isolates, as in previously characterized P. aeruginosa MMA83. Moreover, it was shown that increasing imipenem concentration did not have the effect on copy number of the bla (NDM-1) gene in the genome of P. aeruginosa MMA83.
PB  - Springer, Dordrecht
T2  - Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek International Journal of General and Molecular Microbiology
T1  - Two copies of bla (NDM-1) gene are present in NDM-1 producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from Serbia
EP  - 618
IS  - 3
SP  - 613
VL  - 105
DO  - 10.1007/s10482-013-0094-z
ER  - 

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abstract = "New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates are of special interest since P. aeruginosa is a major cause of nosocomial infections, the treatment of which could now be jeopardized, especially in developing countries. Six additional NDM-1 positive P. aeruginosa clinical isolates belonging to two different genotypes were shown to be plasmid-free. PFGE-hybridization experiments revealed the chromosomal location of the bla (NDM-1) gene. Restriction analysis and hybridization revealed that two copies of the bla (NDM-1) gene are present in the genomes of all tested isolates, as in previously characterized P. aeruginosa MMA83. Moreover, it was shown that increasing imipenem concentration did not have the effect on copy number of the bla (NDM-1) gene in the genome of P. aeruginosa MMA83.",
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Jovčić, B., Lepsanović, Z., Begović, J., Filipić, B.,& Kojić, M.. (2014). Two copies of bla (NDM-1) gene are present in NDM-1 producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from Serbia. in Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek International Journal of General and Molecular Microbiology
Springer, Dordrecht., 105(3), 613-618.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10482-013-0094-z

Jovčić B, Lepsanović Z, Begović J, Filipić B, Kojić M. Two copies of bla (NDM-1) gene are present in NDM-1 producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from Serbia. in Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek International Journal of General and Molecular Microbiology. 2014;105(3):613-618.
doi:10.1007/s10482-013-0094-z .

Jovčić, Branko, Lepsanović, Zorica, Begović, Jelena, Filipić, Brankica, Kojić, Milan, "Two copies of bla (NDM-1) gene are present in NDM-1 producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from Serbia" in Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek International Journal of General and Molecular Microbiology, 105, no. 3 (2014):613-618,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10482-013-0094-z . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Lukić, Jovanka
AU  - Strahinić, Ivana
AU  - Milenković, Marina
AU  - Živković, Milica
AU  - Tolinački, Maja
AU  - Kojić, Milan
AU  - Begović, Jelena
PY  - 2014
UR  - https://imagine.imgge.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/748
UR  - http://intor.torlakinstitut.com/handle/123456789/687
AB  - Modern research in the area of probiotics is largely devoted to discovering factors that promote the adherence of probiotic candidates to host mucosal surfaces. The aim of the present study was to test the role of aggregation factor (AggL) and mucin-binding protein (MbpL) from Lactococcus sp. in adhesion to gastrointestinal mucosa. In vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo experiments in rats were used to assess the adhesive potential of these two proteins expressed in heterologous host Lactobacillus salivarius BGHO1. Although there was no influence of MbpL protein expression on BGHO1 adhesion to gut mucosa, expression of AggL had a negative effect on BGHO1 binding to ileal and colonic rat mucosa, as well as to human HT29-MTX cells and porcine gastric mucin in vitro. Because AggL did not decrease the adhesion of bacteria to intestinal fragments in ex vivo tests, where peristaltic simulation conditions were missing, we propose that intestinal motility could be a crucial force for eliminating aggregation-factor-bearing bacteria. Bacterial strains expressing aggregation factor could facilitate the removal of pathogens through the coaggregation mechanism, thus balancing gut microbial ecosystems in people affected by intestinal bacteria overgrowth.
PB  - Springer, New York
T2  - Microbial Ecology
T1  - Aggregation Factor as an Inhibitor of Bacterial Binding to Gut Mucosa
EP  - 644
IS  - 3
SP  - 633
VL  - 68
DO  - 10.1007/s00248-014-0426-1
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Lukić, Jovanka and Strahinić, Ivana and Milenković, Marina and Živković, Milica and Tolinački, Maja and Kojić, Milan and Begović, Jelena",
year = "2014",
abstract = "Modern research in the area of probiotics is largely devoted to discovering factors that promote the adherence of probiotic candidates to host mucosal surfaces. The aim of the present study was to test the role of aggregation factor (AggL) and mucin-binding protein (MbpL) from Lactococcus sp. in adhesion to gastrointestinal mucosa. In vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo experiments in rats were used to assess the adhesive potential of these two proteins expressed in heterologous host Lactobacillus salivarius BGHO1. Although there was no influence of MbpL protein expression on BGHO1 adhesion to gut mucosa, expression of AggL had a negative effect on BGHO1 binding to ileal and colonic rat mucosa, as well as to human HT29-MTX cells and porcine gastric mucin in vitro. Because AggL did not decrease the adhesion of bacteria to intestinal fragments in ex vivo tests, where peristaltic simulation conditions were missing, we propose that intestinal motility could be a crucial force for eliminating aggregation-factor-bearing bacteria. Bacterial strains expressing aggregation factor could facilitate the removal of pathogens through the coaggregation mechanism, thus balancing gut microbial ecosystems in people affected by intestinal bacteria overgrowth.",
publisher = "Springer, New York",
journal = "Microbial Ecology",
title = "Aggregation Factor as an Inhibitor of Bacterial Binding to Gut Mucosa",
pages = "644-633",
number = "3",
volume = "68",
doi = "10.1007/s00248-014-0426-1"
}

Lukić, J., Strahinić, I., Milenković, M., Živković, M., Tolinački, M., Kojić, M.,& Begović, J.. (2014). Aggregation Factor as an Inhibitor of Bacterial Binding to Gut Mucosa. in Microbial Ecology
Springer, New York., 68(3), 633-644.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00248-014-0426-1

Lukić J, Strahinić I, Milenković M, Živković M, Tolinački M, Kojić M, Begović J. Aggregation Factor as an Inhibitor of Bacterial Binding to Gut Mucosa. in Microbial Ecology. 2014;68(3):633-644.
doi:10.1007/s00248-014-0426-1 .

Lukić, Jovanka, Strahinić, Ivana, Milenković, Marina, Živković, Milica, Tolinački, Maja, Kojić, Milan, Begović, Jelena, "Aggregation Factor as an Inhibitor of Bacterial Binding to Gut Mucosa" in Microbial Ecology, 68, no. 3 (2014):633-644,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00248-014-0426-1 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Lukić, Jovanka
AU  - Strahinić, Ivana
AU  - Milenković, Marina
AU  - Golić, Nataša
AU  - Kojić, Milan
AU  - Topisirović, Ljubiša
AU  - Begović, Jelena
PY  - 2013
UR  - https://imagine.imgge.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/657
UR  - http://intor.torlakinstitut.com/handle/123456789/833
AB  - The present study was carried out to test the colonic mucosal response of rats to oral supplementation with Lactobacillus fermentum BGHI14 and to correlate the tissue reaction to trinitrobenzenesulfonate (TNBS)-induced colitis with mucosal barrier alterations caused by bacterial ingestion. An immune cell-mediated reaction of healthy colonic tissue was noticed after bacterial feeding. After prolonged bacterial treatment, the observed reaction had retreated to normality, but the mRNA levels of proinflammatory cytokines interleukin-1 beta (IL-1 beta) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) remained elevated. These data point to the chronic low-grade inflammation that could be caused by long-term probiotic consumption. Although no detrimental effects of bacterial pretreatment were noticed in colitic rats, at least in the acute state of disease, the results obtained in our study point to the necessity of reassessment of existing data on the safety of probiotic preparations. Additionally, probiotic effects in experimental colitis models might depend on time coordination of disease induction with treatment duration.
PB  - Amer Soc Microbiology, Washington
T2  - Applied and Environmental Microbiology
T1  - Interaction of Lactobacillus fermentum BGHI14 with Rat Colonic Mucosa: Implications for Colitis Induction
EP  - 5744
IS  - 18
SP  - 5735
VL  - 79
DO  - 10.1128/AEM.01807-13
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Lukić, Jovanka and Strahinić, Ivana and Milenković, Marina and Golić, Nataša and Kojić, Milan and Topisirović, Ljubiša and Begović, Jelena",
year = "2013",
abstract = "The present study was carried out to test the colonic mucosal response of rats to oral supplementation with Lactobacillus fermentum BGHI14 and to correlate the tissue reaction to trinitrobenzenesulfonate (TNBS)-induced colitis with mucosal barrier alterations caused by bacterial ingestion. An immune cell-mediated reaction of healthy colonic tissue was noticed after bacterial feeding. After prolonged bacterial treatment, the observed reaction had retreated to normality, but the mRNA levels of proinflammatory cytokines interleukin-1 beta (IL-1 beta) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) remained elevated. These data point to the chronic low-grade inflammation that could be caused by long-term probiotic consumption. Although no detrimental effects of bacterial pretreatment were noticed in colitic rats, at least in the acute state of disease, the results obtained in our study point to the necessity of reassessment of existing data on the safety of probiotic preparations. Additionally, probiotic effects in experimental colitis models might depend on time coordination of disease induction with treatment duration.",
publisher = "Amer Soc Microbiology, Washington",
journal = "Applied and Environmental Microbiology",
title = "Interaction of Lactobacillus fermentum BGHI14 with Rat Colonic Mucosa: Implications for Colitis Induction",
pages = "5744-5735",
number = "18",
volume = "79",
doi = "10.1128/AEM.01807-13"
}

Lukić, J., Strahinić, I., Milenković, M., Golić, N., Kojić, M., Topisirović, L.,& Begović, J.. (2013). Interaction of Lactobacillus fermentum BGHI14 with Rat Colonic Mucosa: Implications for Colitis Induction. in Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Amer Soc Microbiology, Washington., 79(18), 5735-5744.
https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.01807-13

Lukić J, Strahinić I, Milenković M, Golić N, Kojić M, Topisirović L, Begović J. Interaction of Lactobacillus fermentum BGHI14 with Rat Colonic Mucosa: Implications for Colitis Induction. in Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 2013;79(18):5735-5744.
doi:10.1128/AEM.01807-13 .

Lukić, Jovanka, Strahinić, Ivana, Milenković, Marina, Golić, Nataša, Kojić, Milan, Topisirović, Ljubiša, Begović, Jelena, "Interaction of Lactobacillus fermentum BGHI14 with Rat Colonic Mucosa: Implications for Colitis Induction" in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 79, no. 18 (2013):5735-5744,
https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.01807-13 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Jovčić, Branko
AU  - Lepsanović, Zorica
AU  - Begović, Jelena
AU  - Rakonjac, Bojan
AU  - Perovanović, Jelena
AU  - Topisirović, Ljubiša
AU  - Kojić, Milan
PY  - 2013
UR  - https://imagine.imgge.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/648
UR  - http://intor.torlakinstitut.com/handle/123456789/832
AB  - The genetic context of the bla(NDM-1) gene in the genome of Pseudomonas aeruginosa MMA83 was investigated. Sequencing of the cosmid selected for the bla(NDM-1) gene revealed the presence of two bla(NDM-1) copies in the genome of P. aeruginosa MMA83 in a unique genetic environment. Additionally, mating assays, DNA-DNA hybridization, and an S1 nuclease assay strongly suggest that the blaNDM-1 gene in P. aeruginosa MMA83 is chromosome borne.
PB  - Amer Soc Microbiology, Washington
T2  - Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy
T1  - The Clinical Isolate Pseudomonas aeruginosa MMA83 Carries Two Copies of the bla(NDM-1) Gene in a Novel Genetic Context
EP  - 3407
IS  - 7
SP  - 3405
VL  - 57
DO  - 10.1128/AAC.02312-12
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Jovčić, Branko and Lepsanović, Zorica and Begović, Jelena and Rakonjac, Bojan and Perovanović, Jelena and Topisirović, Ljubiša and Kojić, Milan",
year = "2013",
abstract = "The genetic context of the bla(NDM-1) gene in the genome of Pseudomonas aeruginosa MMA83 was investigated. Sequencing of the cosmid selected for the bla(NDM-1) gene revealed the presence of two bla(NDM-1) copies in the genome of P. aeruginosa MMA83 in a unique genetic environment. Additionally, mating assays, DNA-DNA hybridization, and an S1 nuclease assay strongly suggest that the blaNDM-1 gene in P. aeruginosa MMA83 is chromosome borne.",
publisher = "Amer Soc Microbiology, Washington",
journal = "Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy",
title = "The Clinical Isolate Pseudomonas aeruginosa MMA83 Carries Two Copies of the bla(NDM-1) Gene in a Novel Genetic Context",
pages = "3407-3405",
number = "7",
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}

Jovčić, B., Lepsanović, Z., Begović, J., Rakonjac, B., Perovanović, J., Topisirović, L.,& Kojić, M.. (2013). The Clinical Isolate Pseudomonas aeruginosa MMA83 Carries Two Copies of the bla(NDM-1) Gene in a Novel Genetic Context. in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy
Amer Soc Microbiology, Washington., 57(7), 3405-3407.
https://doi.org/10.1128/AAC.02312-12

Jovčić B, Lepsanović Z, Begović J, Rakonjac B, Perovanović J, Topisirović L, Kojić M. The Clinical Isolate Pseudomonas aeruginosa MMA83 Carries Two Copies of the bla(NDM-1) Gene in a Novel Genetic Context. in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. 2013;57(7):3405-3407.
doi:10.1128/AAC.02312-12 .

Jovčić, Branko, Lepsanović, Zorica, Begović, Jelena, Rakonjac, Bojan, Perovanović, Jelena, Topisirović, Ljubiša, Kojić, Milan, "The Clinical Isolate Pseudomonas aeruginosa MMA83 Carries Two Copies of the bla(NDM-1) Gene in a Novel Genetic Context" in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 57, no. 7 (2013):3405-3407,
https://doi.org/10.1128/AAC.02312-12 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Strahinić, Ivana
AU  - Lozo, Jelena
AU  - Terzić-Vidojević, Amarela
AU  - Fira, Đorđe
AU  - Kojić, Milan
AU  - Golić, Nataša
AU  - Begović, Jelena
AU  - Topisirović, Ljubiša
PY  - 2013
UR  - https://imagine.imgge.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/632
UR  - http://intor.torlakinstitut.com/handle/123456789/834
AB  - Lactobacillus helveticus BGRA43 is a human intestinal isolate showing antimicrobial activity, amongst others, against Yersinia enterocolitica, Shigella sonnei, Shigella flexneri, and Streptococcus pneumoniae. BGRA43 produces PrtH proteinase with proteolytic activity on both casein and beta-lactoglobulin (BLG). BGRA43 is able to reduce the allergenicity of BLG. Bioactive peptides released in BGRA43 fermented milk are potent modulators of innate immunity by modulating the production of proinflammatory cytokines IL-6 and TNF-alpha. BGRA43 is able to survive in simulated gastric and intestinal conditions. The growth of BGRA43 in milk results in a fast acidification lowering the milk pH to 4.53 generating mild, homogeneous, and viscous yogurt-like product. The strain BGRA43 grows suitably in pure cow or goat's milk as well as in milk containing inulin or nutrim even when they are used as the sole carbon source. It is suggested that strain BGRA43 could be used as a single-strain culture for the preparation of yogurt-like products from bovine or caprine milk. Overall, L. helveticus BGRA43 could be considered as a potential probiotic candidate with appropriate technological properties attractive for the dairy industry.
PB  - Frontiers Media Sa, Lausanne
T2  - Frontiers in Microbiology
T1  - Technological and probiotic potential of BGRA43 a natural isolate of Lactobacillus helveticus
VL  - 4
DO  - 10.3389/fmicb.2013.00002
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Strahinić, Ivana and Lozo, Jelena and Terzić-Vidojević, Amarela and Fira, Đorđe and Kojić, Milan and Golić, Nataša and Begović, Jelena and Topisirović, Ljubiša",
year = "2013",
abstract = "Lactobacillus helveticus BGRA43 is a human intestinal isolate showing antimicrobial activity, amongst others, against Yersinia enterocolitica, Shigella sonnei, Shigella flexneri, and Streptococcus pneumoniae. BGRA43 produces PrtH proteinase with proteolytic activity on both casein and beta-lactoglobulin (BLG). BGRA43 is able to reduce the allergenicity of BLG. Bioactive peptides released in BGRA43 fermented milk are potent modulators of innate immunity by modulating the production of proinflammatory cytokines IL-6 and TNF-alpha. BGRA43 is able to survive in simulated gastric and intestinal conditions. The growth of BGRA43 in milk results in a fast acidification lowering the milk pH to 4.53 generating mild, homogeneous, and viscous yogurt-like product. The strain BGRA43 grows suitably in pure cow or goat's milk as well as in milk containing inulin or nutrim even when they are used as the sole carbon source. It is suggested that strain BGRA43 could be used as a single-strain culture for the preparation of yogurt-like products from bovine or caprine milk. Overall, L. helveticus BGRA43 could be considered as a potential probiotic candidate with appropriate technological properties attractive for the dairy industry.",
publisher = "Frontiers Media Sa, Lausanne",
journal = "Frontiers in Microbiology",
title = "Technological and probiotic potential of BGRA43 a natural isolate of Lactobacillus helveticus",
volume = "4",
doi = "10.3389/fmicb.2013.00002"
}

Strahinić, I., Lozo, J., Terzić-Vidojević, A., Fira, Đ., Kojić, M., Golić, N., Begović, J.,& Topisirović, L.. (2013). Technological and probiotic potential of BGRA43 a natural isolate of Lactobacillus helveticus. in Frontiers in Microbiology
Frontiers Media Sa, Lausanne., 4.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2013.00002

Strahinić I, Lozo J, Terzić-Vidojević A, Fira Đ, Kojić M, Golić N, Begović J, Topisirović L. Technological and probiotic potential of BGRA43 a natural isolate of Lactobacillus helveticus. in Frontiers in Microbiology. 2013;4.
doi:10.3389/fmicb.2013.00002 .

Strahinić, Ivana, Lozo, Jelena, Terzić-Vidojević, Amarela, Fira, Đorđe, Kojić, Milan, Golić, Nataša, Begović, Jelena, Topisirović, Ljubiša, "Technological and probiotic potential of BGRA43 a natural isolate of Lactobacillus helveticus" in Frontiers in Microbiology, 4 (2013),
https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2013.00002 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Begović, Jelena
AU  - Jovčić, Branko
AU  - Papić-Obradović, Milena
AU  - Veljović, Katarina
AU  - Lukić, Jovanka
AU  - Kojić, Milan
AU  - Topisirović, Ljubiša
PY  - 2013
UR  - http://intor.torlakinstitut.com/handle/123456789/750
AB  - Staphylococcus epidermidis strains were isolated from the expressed human breast milk (EHM) of 14 healthy donor mothers. Genetic diversity was evaluated using RAPD-PCR REP-PCR and pulse-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE). PFGE allowed the best discrimination of the isolates, since it provided for the greatest diversity of the analyzed genomes. Among the S. epidermidis strains, resistance to gentamicin, tetracycline, erythromycin, clindamycin or vancomycin was detected, whilst four isolates were multiresistant. The results from our study demonstrate that staphylococci from EHM could be reservoirs of resistance genes, since we showed that tetK could be transferred from EHM staphylococci to Gram-negative Escherichia coli. Most of the staphylococcal strains displayed excellent proteolytic and lipolytic activities. Additionally, the presence of ica genes, which was related to their ability to form a biofilm on tissue culture plates, and the presence of virulence factors including autolysin/adhesin AtLE, point to their pathogenic potential.
PB  - Elsevier Gmbh, Munich
T2  - Microbiological Research
T1  - Genotypic diversity and virulent factors of Staphylococcus epidermidis isolated from human breast milk
EP  - 83
IS  - 2
SP  - 77
VL  - 168
DO  - 10.1016/j.micres.2012.09.004
ER  - 

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author = "Begović, Jelena and Jovčić, Branko and Papić-Obradović, Milena and Veljović, Katarina and Lukić, Jovanka and Kojić, Milan and Topisirović, Ljubiša",
year = "2013",
abstract = "Staphylococcus epidermidis strains were isolated from the expressed human breast milk (EHM) of 14 healthy donor mothers. Genetic diversity was evaluated using RAPD-PCR REP-PCR and pulse-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE). PFGE allowed the best discrimination of the isolates, since it provided for the greatest diversity of the analyzed genomes. Among the S. epidermidis strains, resistance to gentamicin, tetracycline, erythromycin, clindamycin or vancomycin was detected, whilst four isolates were multiresistant. The results from our study demonstrate that staphylococci from EHM could be reservoirs of resistance genes, since we showed that tetK could be transferred from EHM staphylococci to Gram-negative Escherichia coli. Most of the staphylococcal strains displayed excellent proteolytic and lipolytic activities. Additionally, the presence of ica genes, which was related to their ability to form a biofilm on tissue culture plates, and the presence of virulence factors including autolysin/adhesin AtLE, point to their pathogenic potential.",
publisher = "Elsevier Gmbh, Munich",
journal = "Microbiological Research",
title = "Genotypic diversity and virulent factors of Staphylococcus epidermidis isolated from human breast milk",
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doi = "10.1016/j.micres.2012.09.004"
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Begović, J., Jovčić, B., Papić-Obradović, M., Veljović, K., Lukić, J., Kojić, M.,& Topisirović, L.. (2013). Genotypic diversity and virulent factors of Staphylococcus epidermidis isolated from human breast milk. in Microbiological Research
Elsevier Gmbh, Munich., 168(2), 77-83.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micres.2012.09.004

Begović J, Jovčić B, Papić-Obradović M, Veljović K, Lukić J, Kojić M, Topisirović L. Genotypic diversity and virulent factors of Staphylococcus epidermidis isolated from human breast milk. in Microbiological Research. 2013;168(2):77-83.
doi:10.1016/j.micres.2012.09.004 .

Begović, Jelena, Jovčić, Branko, Papić-Obradović, Milena, Veljović, Katarina, Lukić, Jovanka, Kojić, Milan, Topisirović, Ljubiša, "Genotypic diversity and virulent factors of Staphylococcus epidermidis isolated from human breast milk" in Microbiological Research, 168, no. 2 (2013):77-83,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micres.2012.09.004 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Lukić, Jovanka
AU  - Strahinić, Ivana
AU  - Jovčić, Branko
AU  - Filipić, Brankica
AU  - Topisirović, Ljubiša
AU  - Kojić, Milan
AU  - Begović, Jelena
PY  - 2012
UR  - https://imagine.imgge.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/594
UR  - http://intor.torlakinstitut.com/handle/123456789/729
AB  - Adhesion of bacteria to mucosal surfaces and epithelial cells is one of the key features for the selection of probiotics. In this study, we assessed the adhesion property of Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis BGKP1 based on its strong autoaggregation phenotype and the presence of the mucin binding protein (MbpL). Genes involved in aggregation (aggL) and possible interaction with mucin (mbpL), present on the same plasmid pKP1, were previously separately cloned in the plasmid pAZIL. In vivo and in vitro experiments revealed potentially different physiological roles of these two proteins in the process of adherence to the intestine during the passage of the strain through the gastrointestinal tract. We correlated the in vitro and in vivo aggregation of the BGKP1-20 carrying plasmid with aggL to binding to the colonic mucus through nonspecific hydrophobic interactions. The expression of AggL on the bacterial cell surface significantly increased the hydrophobicity of the strain. On the other hand, the presence of AggL in the strain reduced its ability to adhere to the ileum. Moreover, MbpL protein showed an affinity to bind gastric type mucin proteins such as MUC5AC. This protein did not contribute to the binding of the strain to the ileal or colonic part of the intestine. Different potential functions of lactococcal AggL and MbpL proteins in the process of adhesion to the gastrointestinal tract are proposed.
PB  - Amer Soc Microbiology, Washington
T2  - Applied and Environmental Microbiology
T1  - Different Roles for Lactococcal Aggregation Factor and Mucin Binding Protein in Adhesion to Gastrointestinal Mucosa
EP  - 8000
IS  - 22
SP  - 7993
VL  - 78
DO  - 10.1128/AEM.02141-12
ER  - 

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author = "Lukić, Jovanka and Strahinić, Ivana and Jovčić, Branko and Filipić, Brankica and Topisirović, Ljubiša and Kojić, Milan and Begović, Jelena",
year = "2012",
abstract = "Adhesion of bacteria to mucosal surfaces and epithelial cells is one of the key features for the selection of probiotics. In this study, we assessed the adhesion property of Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis BGKP1 based on its strong autoaggregation phenotype and the presence of the mucin binding protein (MbpL). Genes involved in aggregation (aggL) and possible interaction with mucin (mbpL), present on the same plasmid pKP1, were previously separately cloned in the plasmid pAZIL. In vivo and in vitro experiments revealed potentially different physiological roles of these two proteins in the process of adherence to the intestine during the passage of the strain through the gastrointestinal tract. We correlated the in vitro and in vivo aggregation of the BGKP1-20 carrying plasmid with aggL to binding to the colonic mucus through nonspecific hydrophobic interactions. The expression of AggL on the bacterial cell surface significantly increased the hydrophobicity of the strain. On the other hand, the presence of AggL in the strain reduced its ability to adhere to the ileum. Moreover, MbpL protein showed an affinity to bind gastric type mucin proteins such as MUC5AC. This protein did not contribute to the binding of the strain to the ileal or colonic part of the intestine. Different potential functions of lactococcal AggL and MbpL proteins in the process of adhesion to the gastrointestinal tract are proposed.",
publisher = "Amer Soc Microbiology, Washington",
journal = "Applied and Environmental Microbiology",
title = "Different Roles for Lactococcal Aggregation Factor and Mucin Binding Protein in Adhesion to Gastrointestinal Mucosa",
pages = "8000-7993",
number = "22",
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doi = "10.1128/AEM.02141-12"
}

Lukić, J., Strahinić, I., Jovčić, B., Filipić, B., Topisirović, L., Kojić, M.,& Begović, J.. (2012). Different Roles for Lactococcal Aggregation Factor and Mucin Binding Protein in Adhesion to Gastrointestinal Mucosa. in Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Amer Soc Microbiology, Washington., 78(22), 7993-8000.
https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.02141-12

Lukić J, Strahinić I, Jovčić B, Filipić B, Topisirović L, Kojić M, Begović J. Different Roles for Lactococcal Aggregation Factor and Mucin Binding Protein in Adhesion to Gastrointestinal Mucosa. in Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 2012;78(22):7993-8000.
doi:10.1128/AEM.02141-12 .

Lukić, Jovanka, Strahinić, Ivana, Jovčić, Branko, Filipić, Brankica, Topisirović, Ljubiša, Kojić, Milan, Begović, Jelena, "Different Roles for Lactococcal Aggregation Factor and Mucin Binding Protein in Adhesion to Gastrointestinal Mucosa" in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 78, no. 22 (2012):7993-8000,
https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.02141-12 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Jovčić, Branko
AU  - Lepsanović, Zorica
AU  - Suljagić, Vesna
AU  - Rackov, Gorjana
AU  - Begović, Jelena
AU  - Topisirović, Ljubiša
AU  - Kojić, Milan
PY  - 2011
UR  - https://imagine.imgge.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/512
UR  - http://intor.torlakinstitut.com/handle/123456789/734
AB  - This work reports, for the first time, the presence of New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase 1 (NDM-1) in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Moreover, this is the first report of the NDM-1 presence in the Balkan region. Cosmid gene libraries of carbapenem-nonsusceptible Pseudomonas aeruginosa clinical isolates MMA83 and MMA533 were screened for the presence of metallo-beta-lactamases. Accordingly, both MMA83 and MMA533 carried the bla(NDM-1) gene. Pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) analysis indicated that strains MMA83 and MMA533 belonged to different clonal groups. Five additional isolates from different patients clonally related to either MMA83 or MMA533 were found to be NDM-1 positive.
PB  - Amer Soc Microbiology, Washington
T2  - Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy
T1  - Emergence of NDM-1 Metallo-beta-Lactamase in Pseudomonas aeruginosa Clinical Isolates from Serbia
EP  - 3931
IS  - 8
SP  - 3929
VL  - 55
DO  - 10.1128/AAC.00226-11
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Jovčić, Branko and Lepsanović, Zorica and Suljagić, Vesna and Rackov, Gorjana and Begović, Jelena and Topisirović, Ljubiša and Kojić, Milan",
year = "2011",
abstract = "This work reports, for the first time, the presence of New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase 1 (NDM-1) in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Moreover, this is the first report of the NDM-1 presence in the Balkan region. Cosmid gene libraries of carbapenem-nonsusceptible Pseudomonas aeruginosa clinical isolates MMA83 and MMA533 were screened for the presence of metallo-beta-lactamases. Accordingly, both MMA83 and MMA533 carried the bla(NDM-1) gene. Pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) analysis indicated that strains MMA83 and MMA533 belonged to different clonal groups. Five additional isolates from different patients clonally related to either MMA83 or MMA533 were found to be NDM-1 positive.",
publisher = "Amer Soc Microbiology, Washington",
journal = "Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy",
title = "Emergence of NDM-1 Metallo-beta-Lactamase in Pseudomonas aeruginosa Clinical Isolates from Serbia",
pages = "3931-3929",
number = "8",
volume = "55",
doi = "10.1128/AAC.00226-11"
}

Jovčić, B., Lepsanović, Z., Suljagić, V., Rackov, G., Begović, J., Topisirović, L.,& Kojić, M.. (2011). Emergence of NDM-1 Metallo-beta-Lactamase in Pseudomonas aeruginosa Clinical Isolates from Serbia. in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy
Amer Soc Microbiology, Washington., 55(8), 3929-3931.
https://doi.org/10.1128/AAC.00226-11

Jovčić B, Lepsanović Z, Suljagić V, Rackov G, Begović J, Topisirović L, Kojić M. Emergence of NDM-1 Metallo-beta-Lactamase in Pseudomonas aeruginosa Clinical Isolates from Serbia. in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. 2011;55(8):3929-3931.
doi:10.1128/AAC.00226-11 .

Jovčić, Branko, Lepsanović, Zorica, Suljagić, Vesna, Rackov, Gorjana, Begović, Jelena, Topisirović, Ljubiša, Kojić, Milan, "Emergence of NDM-1 Metallo-beta-Lactamase in Pseudomonas aeruginosa Clinical Isolates from Serbia" in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 55, no. 8 (2011):3929-3931,
https://doi.org/10.1128/AAC.00226-11 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Kojić, Milan
AU  - Jovčić, Branko
AU  - Strahinić, Ivana
AU  - Begović, Jelena
AU  - Lozo, Jelena
AU  - Veljović, Katarina
AU  - Topisirović, Ljubiša
PY  - 2011
UR  - http://intor.torlakinstitut.com/handle/123456789/723
AB  - Background: Aggregation may play a main role in the adhesion of bacteria to the gastrointestinal epithelium and their colonization ability, as well as in probiotic effects through co-aggregation with intestinal pathogens and their subsequent removal. The aggregation phenomenon in lactococci is directly associated with the sex factor and lactose plasmid co-integration event or duplication of the cell wall spanning (CWS) domain of PrtP proteinase. Results: Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis BGKP1 was isolated from artisanal semi-hard homemade cheese and selected due to its strong auto-aggregation phenotype. Subsequently, non-aggregating derivative (Agg(-)) of BGKP1, designated as BGKP1-20, was isolated, too. Comparative analysis of cell surface proteins of BGKP1 and derivative BGKP1-20 revealed a protein of approximately 200 kDa only in the parental strain BGKP1. The gene involved in aggregation (aggL) was mapped on plasmid pKP1 (16.2 kb), cloned and expressed in homologous and heterologous lactococci and enterococci. This novel lactococcal aggregation protein was shown to be sufficient for cell aggregation in all tested hosts. In addition to the aggL gene, six more ORFs involved in replication (repB and repX), restriction and modification (hsdS), transposition (tnp) and possible interaction with mucin (mbpL) were also located on plasmid pKP1. Conclusion: AggL is a new protein belonging to the collagen-binding superfamily of proteins and is sufficient for cell aggregation in lactococci.
PB  - Biomed Central Ltd, London
T2  - BMC Microbiology
T1  - Cloning and expression of a novel lactococcal aggregation factor from Lactococcus lactis subsp lactis BGKP1
VL  - 11
DO  - 10.1186/1471-2180-11-265
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Kojić, Milan and Jovčić, Branko and Strahinić, Ivana and Begović, Jelena and Lozo, Jelena and Veljović, Katarina and Topisirović, Ljubiša",
year = "2011",
abstract = "Background: Aggregation may play a main role in the adhesion of bacteria to the gastrointestinal epithelium and their colonization ability, as well as in probiotic effects through co-aggregation with intestinal pathogens and their subsequent removal. The aggregation phenomenon in lactococci is directly associated with the sex factor and lactose plasmid co-integration event or duplication of the cell wall spanning (CWS) domain of PrtP proteinase. Results: Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis BGKP1 was isolated from artisanal semi-hard homemade cheese and selected due to its strong auto-aggregation phenotype. Subsequently, non-aggregating derivative (Agg(-)) of BGKP1, designated as BGKP1-20, was isolated, too. Comparative analysis of cell surface proteins of BGKP1 and derivative BGKP1-20 revealed a protein of approximately 200 kDa only in the parental strain BGKP1. The gene involved in aggregation (aggL) was mapped on plasmid pKP1 (16.2 kb), cloned and expressed in homologous and heterologous lactococci and enterococci. This novel lactococcal aggregation protein was shown to be sufficient for cell aggregation in all tested hosts. In addition to the aggL gene, six more ORFs involved in replication (repB and repX), restriction and modification (hsdS), transposition (tnp) and possible interaction with mucin (mbpL) were also located on plasmid pKP1. Conclusion: AggL is a new protein belonging to the collagen-binding superfamily of proteins and is sufficient for cell aggregation in lactococci.",
publisher = "Biomed Central Ltd, London",
journal = "BMC Microbiology",
title = "Cloning and expression of a novel lactococcal aggregation factor from Lactococcus lactis subsp lactis BGKP1",
volume = "11",
doi = "10.1186/1471-2180-11-265"
}

Kojić, M., Jovčić, B., Strahinić, I., Begović, J., Lozo, J., Veljović, K.,& Topisirović, L.. (2011). Cloning and expression of a novel lactococcal aggregation factor from Lactococcus lactis subsp lactis BGKP1. in BMC Microbiology
Biomed Central Ltd, London., 11.
https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2180-11-265

Kojić M, Jovčić B, Strahinić I, Begović J, Lozo J, Veljović K, Topisirović L. Cloning and expression of a novel lactococcal aggregation factor from Lactococcus lactis subsp lactis BGKP1. in BMC Microbiology. 2011;11.
doi:10.1186/1471-2180-11-265 .

Kojić, Milan, Jovčić, Branko, Strahinić, Ivana, Begović, Jelena, Lozo, Jelena, Veljović, Katarina, Topisirović, Ljubiša, "Cloning and expression of a novel lactococcal aggregation factor from Lactococcus lactis subsp lactis BGKP1" in BMC Microbiology, 11 (2011),
https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2180-11-265 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Begović, Jelena
AU  - Huys, Geert
AU  - Mayo, Baltasar
AU  - D'Haene, Klaas
AU  - Belen Florez, Ana
AU  - Lozo, Jelena
AU  - Kojić, Milan
AU  - Strahinić, Ivana
AU  - Topisirović, Ljubiša
PY  - 2009
UR  - http://intor.torlakinstitut.com/handle/123456789/748
AB  - Little is known about the diversity and distribution of resistance determinants in human commensal bacteria. The aim of this study was to determine the molecular mechanism responsible for high-level erythromycin resistance among five human vaginal Lactobacillus rhamnosus isolates. PCR screening for the presence of ermA, ermB and ermC methylase genes revealed no determinants responsible for detected erythromycin resistance. Therefore, sequences of 23S rRNA genes from L. rhamnosus strains were studied by PCR-RFLP analysis and sequencing of 23S rRNA genes. According to the results, in all erythromycin-resistant L. rhamnosus strains, the presence of a A - gt  G transition mutation at position 2058 was discovered. Additionally, the isolates exhibited heterozygosity for the A2058/G2058 mutation among 23S rRNA gene copies. Presumably, the greatest number of mutated 23S rRNA operons was observed for the L. rhamnosus BGHV1' strain that also had the highest MIC for erythromycin (MIC = 2048 mu g mL(-1)). This study reports the presence of transition mutations in the V region of 23S rRNA genes that most probably account for high-level erythromycin resistance observed for the first time in human vaginal lactobacilli.
PB  - Elsevier, Amsterdam
T2  - Research in Microbiology
T1  - Human vaginal Lactobacillus rhamnosus harbor mutation in 23S rRNA associated with erythromycin resistance
EP  - 426
IS  - 6
SP  - 421
VL  - 160
DO  - 10.1016/j.resmic.2009.07.005
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Begović, Jelena and Huys, Geert and Mayo, Baltasar and D'Haene, Klaas and Belen Florez, Ana and Lozo, Jelena and Kojić, Milan and Strahinić, Ivana and Topisirović, Ljubiša",
year = "2009",
abstract = "Little is known about the diversity and distribution of resistance determinants in human commensal bacteria. The aim of this study was to determine the molecular mechanism responsible for high-level erythromycin resistance among five human vaginal Lactobacillus rhamnosus isolates. PCR screening for the presence of ermA, ermB and ermC methylase genes revealed no determinants responsible for detected erythromycin resistance. Therefore, sequences of 23S rRNA genes from L. rhamnosus strains were studied by PCR-RFLP analysis and sequencing of 23S rRNA genes. According to the results, in all erythromycin-resistant L. rhamnosus strains, the presence of a A - gt  G transition mutation at position 2058 was discovered. Additionally, the isolates exhibited heterozygosity for the A2058/G2058 mutation among 23S rRNA gene copies. Presumably, the greatest number of mutated 23S rRNA operons was observed for the L. rhamnosus BGHV1' strain that also had the highest MIC for erythromycin (MIC = 2048 mu g mL(-1)). This study reports the presence of transition mutations in the V region of 23S rRNA genes that most probably account for high-level erythromycin resistance observed for the first time in human vaginal lactobacilli.",
publisher = "Elsevier, Amsterdam",
journal = "Research in Microbiology",
title = "Human vaginal Lactobacillus rhamnosus harbor mutation in 23S rRNA associated with erythromycin resistance",
pages = "426-421",
number = "6",
volume = "160",
doi = "10.1016/j.resmic.2009.07.005"
}

Begović, J., Huys, G., Mayo, B., D'Haene, K., Belen Florez, A., Lozo, J., Kojić, M., Strahinić, I.,& Topisirović, L.. (2009). Human vaginal Lactobacillus rhamnosus harbor mutation in 23S rRNA associated with erythromycin resistance. in Research in Microbiology
Elsevier, Amsterdam., 160(6), 421-426.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resmic.2009.07.005

Begović J, Huys G, Mayo B, D'Haene K, Belen Florez A, Lozo J, Kojić M, Strahinić I, Topisirović L. Human vaginal Lactobacillus rhamnosus harbor mutation in 23S rRNA associated with erythromycin resistance. in Research in Microbiology. 2009;160(6):421-426.
doi:10.1016/j.resmic.2009.07.005 .

Begović, Jelena, Huys, Geert, Mayo, Baltasar, D'Haene, Klaas, Belen Florez, Ana, Lozo, Jelena, Kojić, Milan, Strahinić, Ivana, Topisirović, Ljubiša, "Human vaginal Lactobacillus rhamnosus harbor mutation in 23S rRNA associated with erythromycin resistance" in Research in Microbiology, 160, no. 6 (2009):421-426,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resmic.2009.07.005 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Begović, Jelena
AU  - Huys, Geert
AU  - Mayo, Baltasar
AU  - D'Haene, Klaas
AU  - Belen Florez, Ana
AU  - Lozo, Jelena
AU  - Kojić, Milan
AU  - Strahinić, Ivana
AU  - Topisirović, Ljubiša
PY  - 2009
UR  - http://intor.torlakinstitut.com/handle/123456789/749
AB  - Little is known about the diversity and distribution of resistance determinants in human commensal bacteria. The aim of this study was to determine the molecular mechanism responsible for high-level erythromycin resistance among five human vaginal Lactobacillus rhamnosus isolates. PCR screening for the presence of ermA, ermB and ermC methylase genes revealed no determinants responsible for detected erythromycin resistance. Therefore, sequences of 23S rRNA genes from L. rhamnosus strains were studied by PCR-RFLP analysis and sequencing of 23S rRNA genes. According to the results, in all erythromycin-resistant L. rhamnosus strains, the presence of a A - gt  G transition mutation at position 2058 was discovered. Additionally, the isolates exhibited heterozygosity for the A2058/G2058 mutation among 23S rRNA gene copies. Presumably, the greatest number of mutated 23S rRNA operons was observed for the L. rhamnosus BGHV1' strain that also had the highest MIC for erythromycin (MIC = 2048 mu g mL(-1)). This study reports the presence of transition mutations in the V region of 23S rRNA genes that most probably account for high-level erythromycin resistance observed for the first time in human vaginal lactobacilli.
PB  - Elsevier
T2  - Research in Microbiology
T1  - Human vaginal Lactobacillus rhamnosus harbor mutation in 23S rRNA associated with erythromycin resistance
EP  - 426
IS  - 6
SP  - 421
VL  - 160
DO  - 10.1016/j.resmic.2009.07.005
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Begović, Jelena and Huys, Geert and Mayo, Baltasar and D'Haene, Klaas and Belen Florez, Ana and Lozo, Jelena and Kojić, Milan and Strahinić, Ivana and Topisirović, Ljubiša",
year = "2009",
abstract = "Little is known about the diversity and distribution of resistance determinants in human commensal bacteria. The aim of this study was to determine the molecular mechanism responsible for high-level erythromycin resistance among five human vaginal Lactobacillus rhamnosus isolates. PCR screening for the presence of ermA, ermB and ermC methylase genes revealed no determinants responsible for detected erythromycin resistance. Therefore, sequences of 23S rRNA genes from L. rhamnosus strains were studied by PCR-RFLP analysis and sequencing of 23S rRNA genes. According to the results, in all erythromycin-resistant L. rhamnosus strains, the presence of a A - gt  G transition mutation at position 2058 was discovered. Additionally, the isolates exhibited heterozygosity for the A2058/G2058 mutation among 23S rRNA gene copies. Presumably, the greatest number of mutated 23S rRNA operons was observed for the L. rhamnosus BGHV1' strain that also had the highest MIC for erythromycin (MIC = 2048 mu g mL(-1)). This study reports the presence of transition mutations in the V region of 23S rRNA genes that most probably account for high-level erythromycin resistance observed for the first time in human vaginal lactobacilli.",
publisher = "Elsevier",
journal = "Research in Microbiology",
title = "Human vaginal Lactobacillus rhamnosus harbor mutation in 23S rRNA associated with erythromycin resistance",
pages = "426-421",
number = "6",
volume = "160",
doi = "10.1016/j.resmic.2009.07.005"
}

Begović, J., Huys, G., Mayo, B., D'Haene, K., Belen Florez, A., Lozo, J., Kojić, M., Strahinić, I.,& Topisirović, L.. (2009). Human vaginal Lactobacillus rhamnosus harbor mutation in 23S rRNA associated with erythromycin resistance. in Research in Microbiology
Elsevier., 160(6), 421-426.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resmic.2009.07.005

Begović J, Huys G, Mayo B, D'Haene K, Belen Florez A, Lozo J, Kojić M, Strahinić I, Topisirović L. Human vaginal Lactobacillus rhamnosus harbor mutation in 23S rRNA associated with erythromycin resistance. in Research in Microbiology. 2009;160(6):421-426.
doi:10.1016/j.resmic.2009.07.005 .

Begović, Jelena, Huys, Geert, Mayo, Baltasar, D'Haene, Klaas, Belen Florez, Ana, Lozo, Jelena, Kojić, Milan, Strahinić, Ivana, Topisirović, Ljubiša, "Human vaginal Lactobacillus rhamnosus harbor mutation in 23S rRNA associated with erythromycin resistance" in Research in Microbiology, 160, no. 6 (2009):421-426,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resmic.2009.07.005 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Jovčić, Branko
AU  - Begović, Jelena
AU  - Lozo, Jelena
AU  - Topisirović, Ljubiša
AU  - Kojić, Milan
PY  - 2009
UR  - https://imagine.imgge.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/345
UR  - http://intor.torlakinstitut.com/handle/123456789/730
AB  - Poznato je da soj Pseudomonas sp. ATCC19151 poseduje gen koji kodira Potencijalnu alkilsulfatazu. U ovom radu analizirana je sposobnost rasta ovog soja u minimalnom medijum usa različitim koncentracijama natrijum dodecilsulfata (0.5, 0.75 i 1 %) kao jedinim izvorom ugljenika. Pokazano je da Pseudomonas sp. ATCC19151 ispoljava najbolji rast uminimalnom medijumusa 0.5 % natrijum dodecil sulfata, te je stoga ova koncentracija uzeta kao optimalna za testiranje dinamike korišćenja natrijum dodecil sulfata tokom različitih faza rasta. Dinamika korišćenja natrijum dodecil sulfata podudarala se sa rastom kulture. Pored toga u cilju detaljnije karakterizacije soja, analizirana je i osetljivost Pseudomonas sp. ATCC19151 na antibiotike. Pokazano je da je analizirani soj rezistentan na šest (ampicilin, tetraciklin, hloramfenikol, tobramicin, nalidiksičnukiselinui gentamicin) od devet analiziranih antibiotika.
AB  - Pseudomonas sp. ATCC19151 harbors a gene encoding a putative alkylsulfatase (sdsA). Here we report a growth ability of this strain in minimal media containing 0.5, 0.75, and 1% sodium dodecyl sulfate as the sole carbon source. The most prominent growth was detected for the minimal medium with 0.5% SDS, so this concentration of SDS was used to monitor Pseudomonas sp. ATCC19151 SDS biodegradation dynamics. Bacterial growth coincided with the disappearance of SDS. Antibiotic susceptibility was tested as well. Pseudomonas sp. ATCC19151 was resistant to six out of nine tested antibiotics, including ampicillin, tetracycline, chloramphenicol, tobramycin, nalidixic acid, and gentamycin.
PB  - Srpsko biološko društvo, Beograd, i dr.
T2  - Archives of Biological Sciences
T1  - Dinamika korišćenja natrijum dodecil sulfata i osetljivost na antibiotike soja Pseudomonas sp. ATCC19151
T1  - Dynamics of sodium dodecyl sulfate utilization andantibiotic susceptibility of strain Pseudomonas sp. ATCC19151
EP  - 164
IS  - 2
SP  - 159
VL  - 61
DO  - 10.2298/ABS0902159J
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Jovčić, Branko and Begović, Jelena and Lozo, Jelena and Topisirović, Ljubiša and Kojić, Milan",
year = "2009",
abstract = "Poznato je da soj Pseudomonas sp. ATCC19151 poseduje gen koji kodira Potencijalnu alkilsulfatazu. U ovom radu analizirana je sposobnost rasta ovog soja u minimalnom medijum usa različitim koncentracijama natrijum dodecilsulfata (0.5, 0.75 i 1 %) kao jedinim izvorom ugljenika. Pokazano je da Pseudomonas sp. ATCC19151 ispoljava najbolji rast uminimalnom medijumusa 0.5 % natrijum dodecil sulfata, te je stoga ova koncentracija uzeta kao optimalna za testiranje dinamike korišćenja natrijum dodecil sulfata tokom različitih faza rasta. Dinamika korišćenja natrijum dodecil sulfata podudarala se sa rastom kulture. Pored toga u cilju detaljnije karakterizacije soja, analizirana je i osetljivost Pseudomonas sp. ATCC19151 na antibiotike. Pokazano je da je analizirani soj rezistentan na šest (ampicilin, tetraciklin, hloramfenikol, tobramicin, nalidiksičnukiselinui gentamicin) od devet analiziranih antibiotika., Pseudomonas sp. ATCC19151 harbors a gene encoding a putative alkylsulfatase (sdsA). Here we report a growth ability of this strain in minimal media containing 0.5, 0.75, and 1% sodium dodecyl sulfate as the sole carbon source. The most prominent growth was detected for the minimal medium with 0.5% SDS, so this concentration of SDS was used to monitor Pseudomonas sp. ATCC19151 SDS biodegradation dynamics. Bacterial growth coincided with the disappearance of SDS. Antibiotic susceptibility was tested as well. Pseudomonas sp. ATCC19151 was resistant to six out of nine tested antibiotics, including ampicillin, tetracycline, chloramphenicol, tobramycin, nalidixic acid, and gentamycin.",
publisher = "Srpsko biološko društvo, Beograd, i dr.",
journal = "Archives of Biological Sciences",
title = "Dinamika korišćenja natrijum dodecil sulfata i osetljivost na antibiotike soja Pseudomonas sp. ATCC19151, Dynamics of sodium dodecyl sulfate utilization andantibiotic susceptibility of strain Pseudomonas sp. ATCC19151",
pages = "164-159",
number = "2",
volume = "61",
doi = "10.2298/ABS0902159J"
}

Jovčić, B., Begović, J., Lozo, J., Topisirović, L.,& Kojić, M.. (2009). Dinamika korišćenja natrijum dodecil sulfata i osetljivost na antibiotike soja Pseudomonas sp. ATCC19151. in Archives of Biological Sciences
Srpsko biološko društvo, Beograd, i dr.., 61(2), 159-164.
https://doi.org/10.2298/ABS0902159J

Jovčić B, Begović J, Lozo J, Topisirović L, Kojić M. Dinamika korišćenja natrijum dodecil sulfata i osetljivost na antibiotike soja Pseudomonas sp. ATCC19151. in Archives of Biological Sciences. 2009;61(2):159-164.
doi:10.2298/ABS0902159J .

Jovčić, Branko, Begović, Jelena, Lozo, Jelena, Topisirović, Ljubiša, Kojić, Milan, "Dinamika korišćenja natrijum dodecil sulfata i osetljivost na antibiotike soja Pseudomonas sp. ATCC19151" in Archives of Biological Sciences, 61, no. 2 (2009):159-164,
https://doi.org/10.2298/ABS0902159J . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Kojić, Milan
AU  - Jovčić, Branko
AU  - Begović, Jelena
AU  - Fira, Đorđe
AU  - Topisirović, Ljubiša
PY  - 2008
UR  - http://intor.torlakinstitut.com/handle/123456789/819
AB  - A large chromosomal inversion that confers resistance to high concentrations of the antibiotic spectinomycin in Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis bv. diacetylactis S50 was identified by pulsed field gel electrophoresis. The same type of inversion was identified in 4 independent experiments and in 4 different derivatives of strain S50, indicating the same position and the same mechanism of recombination as a response to antibiotic selective pressure in all derivatives. An analysis of ribosomal operons in strain S50 and mutants revealed that ribosomal operons are not endpoints of the recombination. Spectinomycin-resistant mutants appeared in a population of S50 derivatives at a high frequency of 2 x 10(-7). These spectinomycin-resistant mutants were not able to compete successfully with the wild-type strain during 25 generations (48 h) of co-culture in vitro, indicating that inversion had a significant fitness cost. Results demonstrate that as a mechanism of genome plasticity, inversion can be directly involved in one-step development of the adaptation to a high concentration of spectinomycin.
PB  - Natl Research Council Canada-N R C Research Press, Ottawa
T2  - Canadian Journal of Microbiology
T1  - Large chromosomal inversion correlated with spectinomycin resistance in Lactococcus lactis subsp lactis bv. diacetylactis S50
EP  - 149
IS  - 2
SP  - 143
VL  - 54
DO  - 10.1139/W07-121
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Kojić, Milan and Jovčić, Branko and Begović, Jelena and Fira, Đorđe and Topisirović, Ljubiša",
year = "2008",
abstract = "A large chromosomal inversion that confers resistance to high concentrations of the antibiotic spectinomycin in Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis bv. diacetylactis S50 was identified by pulsed field gel electrophoresis. The same type of inversion was identified in 4 independent experiments and in 4 different derivatives of strain S50, indicating the same position and the same mechanism of recombination as a response to antibiotic selective pressure in all derivatives. An analysis of ribosomal operons in strain S50 and mutants revealed that ribosomal operons are not endpoints of the recombination. Spectinomycin-resistant mutants appeared in a population of S50 derivatives at a high frequency of 2 x 10(-7). These spectinomycin-resistant mutants were not able to compete successfully with the wild-type strain during 25 generations (48 h) of co-culture in vitro, indicating that inversion had a significant fitness cost. Results demonstrate that as a mechanism of genome plasticity, inversion can be directly involved in one-step development of the adaptation to a high concentration of spectinomycin.",
publisher = "Natl Research Council Canada-N R C Research Press, Ottawa",
journal = "Canadian Journal of Microbiology",
title = "Large chromosomal inversion correlated with spectinomycin resistance in Lactococcus lactis subsp lactis bv. diacetylactis S50",
pages = "149-143",
number = "2",
volume = "54",
doi = "10.1139/W07-121"
}

Kojić, M., Jovčić, B., Begović, J., Fira, Đ.,& Topisirović, L.. (2008). Large chromosomal inversion correlated with spectinomycin resistance in Lactococcus lactis subsp lactis bv. diacetylactis S50. in Canadian Journal of Microbiology
Natl Research Council Canada-N R C Research Press, Ottawa., 54(2), 143-149.
https://doi.org/10.1139/W07-121

Kojić M, Jovčić B, Begović J, Fira Đ, Topisirović L. Large chromosomal inversion correlated with spectinomycin resistance in Lactococcus lactis subsp lactis bv. diacetylactis S50. in Canadian Journal of Microbiology. 2008;54(2):143-149.
doi:10.1139/W07-121 .

Kojić, Milan, Jovčić, Branko, Begović, Jelena, Fira, Đorđe, Topisirović, Ljubiša, "Large chromosomal inversion correlated with spectinomycin resistance in Lactococcus lactis subsp lactis bv. diacetylactis S50" in Canadian Journal of Microbiology, 54, no. 2 (2008):143-149,
https://doi.org/10.1139/W07-121 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Jovčić, Branko
AU  - Begović, Jelena
AU  - Lozo, Jelena
AU  - Topisirović, Ljubiša
AU  - Kojić, Milan
PY  - 2008
UR  - http://intor.torlakinstitut.com/handle/123456789/818
AB  - RpoS i PsrA proteini su ključni transkripcioni regulatori koji se kod pseudomonada aktiviraju u odgovoru na stacionarnu fazu rasta. Cilj ove studije bio je utvrđivanje uloge ClpXP (ATP zavisna serin proteaza) u stabilnosti RpoS i PsrA proteina tokom različitih faza rasta u Pseudomonas putida WCS358. "Western blot" analiza proteinskih ekstrakata P. putida WCS358 i P. putida WCS358 clpX::Km iz rane eksponencijalne, Kasne eksponencijalne i stacionarne faze rasta, sa antitelima na RpoS i PsrA, pokazala je da ClpXP degraduje RpoS i PsrA u ranoj eksponencijalnoj fazi rasta.
AB  - The RpoS and PsrA proteins are key transcriptional regulators that are activated in response to the stationary phase of growth in pseudomonads. This study was designed to establish whether ClpXP (ATP-dependent serine protease) regulates levels of RpoS and PsrA in Pseudomonas putida WCS358. Western blot analysis of P. putida WCS358 protein extracts from the early exponentianl, late exponential, and stationary phases of growth with antibodies against RpoS and PsrA revealed that these proteins are degraded by ClpXP in the early exponential phase of growth. The obtained results demonstrate a role for ClpXP protease in post-translational regulation of proteins encoded by the rpoS and psrA genes in Pseudomonas spp.
PB  - Srpsko biološko društvo, Beograd, i dr.
T2  - Archives of Biological Sciences
T1  - Posttranslaciona regulacija ekspresije RpoS i PsrA gena u pseudomonas putida WCS358 - uloga ClpXP proteaze
T1  - Post-translational regulation of the RpoS and PsrA genes in pseudomonas putida WCS358: The role of ClpXP protease
EP  - 4
IS  - 1
SP  - 1
VL  - 60
DO  - 10.2298/ABS0801001J
ER  - 

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author = "Jovčić, Branko and Begović, Jelena and Lozo, Jelena and Topisirović, Ljubiša and Kojić, Milan",
year = "2008",
abstract = "RpoS i PsrA proteini su ključni transkripcioni regulatori koji se kod pseudomonada aktiviraju u odgovoru na stacionarnu fazu rasta. Cilj ove studije bio je utvrđivanje uloge ClpXP (ATP zavisna serin proteaza) u stabilnosti RpoS i PsrA proteina tokom različitih faza rasta u Pseudomonas putida WCS358. "Western blot" analiza proteinskih ekstrakata P. putida WCS358 i P. putida WCS358 clpX::Km iz rane eksponencijalne, Kasne eksponencijalne i stacionarne faze rasta, sa antitelima na RpoS i PsrA, pokazala je da ClpXP degraduje RpoS i PsrA u ranoj eksponencijalnoj fazi rasta., The RpoS and PsrA proteins are key transcriptional regulators that are activated in response to the stationary phase of growth in pseudomonads. This study was designed to establish whether ClpXP (ATP-dependent serine protease) regulates levels of RpoS and PsrA in Pseudomonas putida WCS358. Western blot analysis of P. putida WCS358 protein extracts from the early exponentianl, late exponential, and stationary phases of growth with antibodies against RpoS and PsrA revealed that these proteins are degraded by ClpXP in the early exponential phase of growth. The obtained results demonstrate a role for ClpXP protease in post-translational regulation of proteins encoded by the rpoS and psrA genes in Pseudomonas spp.",
publisher = "Srpsko biološko društvo, Beograd, i dr.",
journal = "Archives of Biological Sciences",
title = "Posttranslaciona regulacija ekspresije RpoS i PsrA gena u pseudomonas putida WCS358 - uloga ClpXP proteaze, Post-translational regulation of the RpoS and PsrA genes in pseudomonas putida WCS358: The role of ClpXP protease",
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number = "1",
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Jovčić, B., Begović, J., Lozo, J., Topisirović, L.,& Kojić, M.. (2008). Posttranslaciona regulacija ekspresije RpoS i PsrA gena u pseudomonas putida WCS358 - uloga ClpXP proteaze. in Archives of Biological Sciences
Srpsko biološko društvo, Beograd, i dr.., 60(1), 1-4.
https://doi.org/10.2298/ABS0801001J

Jovčić B, Begović J, Lozo J, Topisirović L, Kojić M. Posttranslaciona regulacija ekspresije RpoS i PsrA gena u pseudomonas putida WCS358 - uloga ClpXP proteaze. in Archives of Biological Sciences. 2008;60(1):1-4.
doi:10.2298/ABS0801001J .

Jovčić, Branko, Begović, Jelena, Lozo, Jelena, Topisirović, Ljubiša, Kojić, Milan, "Posttranslaciona regulacija ekspresije RpoS i PsrA gena u pseudomonas putida WCS358 - uloga ClpXP proteaze" in Archives of Biological Sciences, 60, no. 1 (2008):1-4,
https://doi.org/10.2298/ABS0801001J . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Kojić, Milan
AU  - Lozo, Jelena
AU  - Begović, Jelena
AU  - Jovčić, Branko
AU  - Topisirović, Ljubiša
PY  - 2007
UR  - http://intor.torlakinstitut.com/handle/123456789/812
AB  - Pet izolata laktokoka proizvođača bakteriocina izolovanih iz kefira pripremljenog na tradicionalan način determinisano je kao Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis. Analizirani izolati poseduju različite plazmidne profile i među njima nije detektovana uzajamna antimikrobna aktivnost. Takođe prirodni izolat BGKF26 je rezistentan na aktivnost soja NP45, proizvođača nizina. Eksperimenti čišćenja plazmida pokazali su da se geni _a sintezu bakteriocina i proteinaza nalaze na različitim genetičkim elementima, osim kod izolata BGKF26. Sinteza analiziranih bakteriocina zavisi od koncentracije kazitona ili triptona u medijumu. Više koncentracije kazitona ili triptona indukuju bakteriocinsku aktivnost. Hibridizacioni eksperimenti su pokazali da su analizirani bakteriocini najverovatnije slični laktokokcinima.
AB  - Five bacteriocin-producing lactococci isolates from traditionally prepared kefir were determined as Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis. The analyzed isolates showed different plasmid profiles and no cross inhibition between them was detected. Moreover, natural isolate BGKF26 was resistant to the antimicrobial activity of nisin producing strain NP45. Plasmid curing experiments revealed that the genes encoding bacteriocin and proteinase production are located on separate genetic elements, except in BGKF26. Production of the tested bacteriocins depends on the concentration of casitone or triptone in the medium. Higher concentrations of casitone or triptone induce bacteriocin activity. Our DNA-DNA hybridization analyses suggest that the analyzed antimicrobial compounds probably are lactococcin-like bacteriocins.
PB  - Srpsko biološko društvo, Beograd, i dr.
T2  - Archives of Biological Sciences
T1  - Karakterizacija laktokoka izolovanih iz kefira pripremljenog u domaćinstvu
T1  - Characterization of lactococci isolated from homemade kefir
EP  - 22
IS  - 1
SP  - 13
VL  - 59
DO  - 10.2298/ABS0701013K
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Kojić, Milan and Lozo, Jelena and Begović, Jelena and Jovčić, Branko and Topisirović, Ljubiša",
year = "2007",
abstract = "Pet izolata laktokoka proizvođača bakteriocina izolovanih iz kefira pripremljenog na tradicionalan način determinisano je kao Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis. Analizirani izolati poseduju različite plazmidne profile i među njima nije detektovana uzajamna antimikrobna aktivnost. Takođe prirodni izolat BGKF26 je rezistentan na aktivnost soja NP45, proizvođača nizina. Eksperimenti čišćenja plazmida pokazali su da se geni _a sintezu bakteriocina i proteinaza nalaze na različitim genetičkim elementima, osim kod izolata BGKF26. Sinteza analiziranih bakteriocina zavisi od koncentracije kazitona ili triptona u medijumu. Više koncentracije kazitona ili triptona indukuju bakteriocinsku aktivnost. Hibridizacioni eksperimenti su pokazali da su analizirani bakteriocini najverovatnije slični laktokokcinima., Five bacteriocin-producing lactococci isolates from traditionally prepared kefir were determined as Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis. The analyzed isolates showed different plasmid profiles and no cross inhibition between them was detected. Moreover, natural isolate BGKF26 was resistant to the antimicrobial activity of nisin producing strain NP45. Plasmid curing experiments revealed that the genes encoding bacteriocin and proteinase production are located on separate genetic elements, except in BGKF26. Production of the tested bacteriocins depends on the concentration of casitone or triptone in the medium. Higher concentrations of casitone or triptone induce bacteriocin activity. Our DNA-DNA hybridization analyses suggest that the analyzed antimicrobial compounds probably are lactococcin-like bacteriocins.",
publisher = "Srpsko biološko društvo, Beograd, i dr.",
journal = "Archives of Biological Sciences",
title = "Karakterizacija laktokoka izolovanih iz kefira pripremljenog u domaćinstvu, Characterization of lactococci isolated from homemade kefir",
pages = "22-13",
number = "1",
volume = "59",
doi = "10.2298/ABS0701013K"
}

Kojić, M., Lozo, J., Begović, J., Jovčić, B.,& Topisirović, L.. (2007). Karakterizacija laktokoka izolovanih iz kefira pripremljenog u domaćinstvu. in Archives of Biological Sciences
Srpsko biološko društvo, Beograd, i dr.., 59(1), 13-22.
https://doi.org/10.2298/ABS0701013K

Kojić M, Lozo J, Begović J, Jovčić B, Topisirović L. Karakterizacija laktokoka izolovanih iz kefira pripremljenog u domaćinstvu. in Archives of Biological Sciences. 2007;59(1):13-22.
doi:10.2298/ABS0701013K .

Kojić, Milan, Lozo, Jelena, Begović, Jelena, Jovčić, Branko, Topisirović, Ljubiša, "Karakterizacija laktokoka izolovanih iz kefira pripremljenog u domaćinstvu" in Archives of Biological Sciences, 59, no. 1 (2007):13-22,
https://doi.org/10.2298/ABS0701013K . .