TY  - JOUR
AU  - Dragačević, Luka
AU  - Đorđević, Brižita
AU  - Gavrović-Jankulović, Marija
AU  - Ilić, Vesna
AU  - Kanazir, Danijela
AU  - Minić, Rajna
PY  - 2020
UR  - http://intor.torlakinstitut.com/handle/123456789/653
AB  - The surface of microorganisms is covered with polysaccharide structures which are in immediate contact with receptor structures on host's cells and antibodies. The interaction between microorganisms and their host is dependent on surface glycosylation and in this study we have tested the interaction of plant lectins with different microorganisms. Enzyme-linked lectin sorbent assay - ELLSA was used to test the binding of recombinant Musa acuminata lectin - BL to 27 selected microorganisms and 7 other lectins were used for comparison: Soy bean agglutinin - SBA, Lens culinaris lectin - LCA, Wheat germ agglutinin - WGA, RCA(120) - Ricinus communis agglutinin, Con A - from Canavalia ensiformis, Sambucus nigra agglutinin - SNA I and Maackia amurensis agglutinin - MAA. The goal was to define the microorganisms' surface glycosylation by means of interaction with the selected plant lectins and to make a comparison with BL. Among the tested lectins most selective binding was observed for RCA(120) which preferentially bound Lactobacillus casei DG. Recombinant banana lectin showed specific binding to all of the tested fungal species. The binding of BL to Candida albicans was further tested with fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry and it was concluded that this lectin can differentiate ss-glucan rich surfaces. The binding of BL to S. boulardii could be inhibited with ss-glucan from yeast with IC50 1.81 mu g mL(-1) and to P. roqueforti with 1.10 mu g mL(-1). This unique specificity of BL could be exploited for screening purposes and potentially for the detection of ss-glucan in solutions.
PB  - Springer, Dordrecht
T2  - Glycoconjugate Journal
T1  - ELLSA based profiling of surface glycosylation in microorganisms reveals that ss-glucan rich yeasts' surfaces are selectively recognized with recombinant banana lectin
EP  - 105
IS  - 1
SP  - 95
VL  - 37
DO  - 10.1007/s10719-019-09898-8
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Dragačević, Luka and Đorđević, Brižita and Gavrović-Jankulović, Marija and Ilić, Vesna and Kanazir, Danijela and Minić, Rajna",
year = "2020",
abstract = "The surface of microorganisms is covered with polysaccharide structures which are in immediate contact with receptor structures on host's cells and antibodies. The interaction between microorganisms and their host is dependent on surface glycosylation and in this study we have tested the interaction of plant lectins with different microorganisms. Enzyme-linked lectin sorbent assay - ELLSA was used to test the binding of recombinant Musa acuminata lectin - BL to 27 selected microorganisms and 7 other lectins were used for comparison: Soy bean agglutinin - SBA, Lens culinaris lectin - LCA, Wheat germ agglutinin - WGA, RCA(120) - Ricinus communis agglutinin, Con A - from Canavalia ensiformis, Sambucus nigra agglutinin - SNA I and Maackia amurensis agglutinin - MAA. The goal was to define the microorganisms' surface glycosylation by means of interaction with the selected plant lectins and to make a comparison with BL. Among the tested lectins most selective binding was observed for RCA(120) which preferentially bound Lactobacillus casei DG. Recombinant banana lectin showed specific binding to all of the tested fungal species. The binding of BL to Candida albicans was further tested with fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry and it was concluded that this lectin can differentiate ss-glucan rich surfaces. The binding of BL to S. boulardii could be inhibited with ss-glucan from yeast with IC50 1.81 mu g mL(-1) and to P. roqueforti with 1.10 mu g mL(-1). This unique specificity of BL could be exploited for screening purposes and potentially for the detection of ss-glucan in solutions.",
publisher = "Springer, Dordrecht",
journal = "Glycoconjugate Journal",
title = "ELLSA based profiling of surface glycosylation in microorganisms reveals that ss-glucan rich yeasts' surfaces are selectively recognized with recombinant banana lectin",
pages = "105-95",
number = "1",
volume = "37",
doi = "10.1007/s10719-019-09898-8"
}

Dragačević, L., Đorđević, B., Gavrović-Jankulović, M., Ilić, V., Kanazir, D.,& Minić, R.. (2020). ELLSA based profiling of surface glycosylation in microorganisms reveals that ss-glucan rich yeasts' surfaces are selectively recognized with recombinant banana lectin. in Glycoconjugate Journal
Springer, Dordrecht., 37(1), 95-105.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10719-019-09898-8

Dragačević L, Đorđević B, Gavrović-Jankulović M, Ilić V, Kanazir D, Minić R. ELLSA based profiling of surface glycosylation in microorganisms reveals that ss-glucan rich yeasts' surfaces are selectively recognized with recombinant banana lectin. in Glycoconjugate Journal. 2020;37(1):95-105.
doi:10.1007/s10719-019-09898-8 .

Dragačević, Luka, Đorđević, Brižita, Gavrović-Jankulović, Marija, Ilić, Vesna, Kanazir, Danijela, Minić, Rajna, "ELLSA based profiling of surface glycosylation in microorganisms reveals that ss-glucan rich yeasts' surfaces are selectively recognized with recombinant banana lectin" in Glycoconjugate Journal, 37, no. 1 (2020):95-105,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10719-019-09898-8 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Dragačević, Luka
AU  - Đorđević, Brižita
AU  - Gavrović-Jankulović, Marija
AU  - Ilić, Vesna
AU  - Kanazir, Danijela
AU  - Minić, Rajna
PY  - 2020
UR  - http://intor.torlakinstitut.com/handle/123456789/563
AB  - The surface of microorganisms is covered with polysaccharide structures which are in immediate contact with receptor structures on host's cells and antibodies. The interaction between microorganisms and their host is dependent on surface glycosylation and in this study we have tested the interaction of plant lectins with different microorganisms. Enzyme-linked lectin sorbent assay - ELLSA was used to test the binding of recombinant Musa acuminata lectin - BL to 27 selected microorganisms and 7 other lectins were used for comparison: Soy bean agglutinin - SBA, Lens culinaris lectin - LCA, Wheat germ agglutinin - WGA, RCA(120) - Ricinus communis agglutinin, Con A - from Canavalia ensiformis, Sambucus nigra agglutinin - SNA I and Maackia amurensis agglutinin - MAA. The goal was to define the microorganisms' surface glycosylation by means of interaction with the selected plant lectins and to make a comparison with BL. Among the tested lectins most selective binding was observed for RCA(120) which preferentially bound Lactobacillus casei DG. Recombinant banana lectin showed specific binding to all of the tested fungal species. The binding of BL to Candida albicans was further tested with fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry and it was concluded that this lectin can differentiate ss-glucan rich surfaces. The binding of BL to S. boulardii could be inhibited with ss-glucan from yeast with IC50 1.81 mu g mL(-1) and to P. roqueforti with 1.10 mu g mL(-1). This unique specificity of BL could be exploited for screening purposes and potentially for the detection of ss-glucan in solutions.
PB  - Springer, Dordrecht
T2  - Glycoconjugate Journal
T1  - ELLSA based profiling of surface glycosylation in microorganisms reveals that ss-glucan rich yeasts' surfaces are selectively recognized with recombinant banana lectin
EP  - 105
IS  - 1
SP  - 95
VL  - 37
DO  - 10.1007/s10719-019-09898-8
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Dragačević, Luka and Đorđević, Brižita and Gavrović-Jankulović, Marija and Ilić, Vesna and Kanazir, Danijela and Minić, Rajna",
year = "2020",
abstract = "The surface of microorganisms is covered with polysaccharide structures which are in immediate contact with receptor structures on host's cells and antibodies. The interaction between microorganisms and their host is dependent on surface glycosylation and in this study we have tested the interaction of plant lectins with different microorganisms. Enzyme-linked lectin sorbent assay - ELLSA was used to test the binding of recombinant Musa acuminata lectin - BL to 27 selected microorganisms and 7 other lectins were used for comparison: Soy bean agglutinin - SBA, Lens culinaris lectin - LCA, Wheat germ agglutinin - WGA, RCA(120) - Ricinus communis agglutinin, Con A - from Canavalia ensiformis, Sambucus nigra agglutinin - SNA I and Maackia amurensis agglutinin - MAA. The goal was to define the microorganisms' surface glycosylation by means of interaction with the selected plant lectins and to make a comparison with BL. Among the tested lectins most selective binding was observed for RCA(120) which preferentially bound Lactobacillus casei DG. Recombinant banana lectin showed specific binding to all of the tested fungal species. The binding of BL to Candida albicans was further tested with fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry and it was concluded that this lectin can differentiate ss-glucan rich surfaces. The binding of BL to S. boulardii could be inhibited with ss-glucan from yeast with IC50 1.81 mu g mL(-1) and to P. roqueforti with 1.10 mu g mL(-1). This unique specificity of BL could be exploited for screening purposes and potentially for the detection of ss-glucan in solutions.",
publisher = "Springer, Dordrecht",
journal = "Glycoconjugate Journal",
title = "ELLSA based profiling of surface glycosylation in microorganisms reveals that ss-glucan rich yeasts' surfaces are selectively recognized with recombinant banana lectin",
pages = "105-95",
number = "1",
volume = "37",
doi = "10.1007/s10719-019-09898-8"
}

Dragačević, L., Đorđević, B., Gavrović-Jankulović, M., Ilić, V., Kanazir, D.,& Minić, R.. (2020). ELLSA based profiling of surface glycosylation in microorganisms reveals that ss-glucan rich yeasts' surfaces are selectively recognized with recombinant banana lectin. in Glycoconjugate Journal
Springer, Dordrecht., 37(1), 95-105.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10719-019-09898-8

Dragačević L, Đorđević B, Gavrović-Jankulović M, Ilić V, Kanazir D, Minić R. ELLSA based profiling of surface glycosylation in microorganisms reveals that ss-glucan rich yeasts' surfaces are selectively recognized with recombinant banana lectin. in Glycoconjugate Journal. 2020;37(1):95-105.
doi:10.1007/s10719-019-09898-8 .

Dragačević, Luka, Đorđević, Brižita, Gavrović-Jankulović, Marija, Ilić, Vesna, Kanazir, Danijela, Minić, Rajna, "ELLSA based profiling of surface glycosylation in microorganisms reveals that ss-glucan rich yeasts' surfaces are selectively recognized with recombinant banana lectin" in Glycoconjugate Journal, 37, no. 1 (2020):95-105,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10719-019-09898-8 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Michalickova, Danica
AU  - Minić, Rajna
AU  - Kotur-Stevuljević, Jelena
AU  - Anđelković, Marija
AU  - Dikić, Nenad
AU  - Kostić-Vučićević, Marija
AU  - Slanar, Ondrej
AU  - Đorđević, Brižita
PY  - 2020
UR  - http://intor.torlakinstitut.com/handle/123456789/545
AB  - Michalickova, D, Minic, R, Kotur-Stevuljevic, J, Andjelkovic, M, Dikic, N, Kostic-Vucicevic, M, Slanar, O, and Djordjevic, B. Changes in parameters of oxidative stress, immunity, and behavior in endurance athletes during a preparation period in winter.J Strength Cond Res34(10): 2965-2973, 2020-The current study monitored markers of immunological and oxidative status in 9 male elite endurance athletes: V?o(2)max: 68 +/- 11 ml center dot kg(-1)center dot min(-1), age: 24 +/- 2.5 years, and training loads: 128 +/- 21 metabolic equivalents-h center dot wk(-1)during a 3-month preparation period in winter (January-March). Self-rated state of moods evaluation (by Profile of Mood States questionnaire) was performed, and blood samples were collected at the beginning and end of the study. Spectrophotometric methods and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay were used for parameters' determination. The level of concanavalin A (ConA)-stimulated interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma) from peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) was increased (562 [147-852] vs. 1,097 [451-1842] pg center dot ml(-1),p= 0.013). Also, the level of transforming growth factor-1 (TGF-beta 1) in serum was elevated (2.5 [1.4-5.1] vs. 7.2 [4.9-8.2] ng center dot ml(-1),p= 0.015). There was no change in the level of peptidoglycan (PGN)-stimulated interleukin (IL)-10 from PBMCs. There were no significant changes in PBMCs proliferation/viability on stimulation with ConA and PGN during the study. No changes in superoxide dismutase, prooxidative-antioxidative balance, total oxidant status (TOS), and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances were observed along the study. Total antioxidant status (TAS) was increased (910 +/- 174 vs. 1,090 +/- 102 mu mol center dot L-1,p= 0.018), and activity of paraoxonase (PON1) was decreased (523 +/- 295 vs. 335 +/- 183 U center dot L-1,p= 0.003) at the end of the study. Advanced oxidation protein products were increased (25 +/- 7.9 vs. 42 +/- 7.6 mu mol center dot L-1,p= 0.011). The self-rated sense of vigor significantly declined (20 +/- 2.1 vs. 14 +/- 3.4,p= 0.045). In conclusion, 3 months of regular training in winter induced prominent changes in cytokines, biomarkers of oxidative stress, and antioxidative enzyme activity. These changes might increase susceptibility of athletes to disease and muscle damage and consequently lead to performance reduction.
PB  - Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia
T2  - Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
T1  - Changes in Parameters of Oxidative Stress, Immunity, and Behavior in Endurance Athletes During a Preparation Period in Winter
EP  - 2973
IS  - 10
SP  - 2965
VL  - 34
DO  - 10.1519/JSC.0000000000002780
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Michalickova, Danica and Minić, Rajna and Kotur-Stevuljević, Jelena and Anđelković, Marija and Dikić, Nenad and Kostić-Vučićević, Marija and Slanar, Ondrej and Đorđević, Brižita",
year = "2020",
abstract = "Michalickova, D, Minic, R, Kotur-Stevuljevic, J, Andjelkovic, M, Dikic, N, Kostic-Vucicevic, M, Slanar, O, and Djordjevic, B. Changes in parameters of oxidative stress, immunity, and behavior in endurance athletes during a preparation period in winter.J Strength Cond Res34(10): 2965-2973, 2020-The current study monitored markers of immunological and oxidative status in 9 male elite endurance athletes: V?o(2)max: 68 +/- 11 ml center dot kg(-1)center dot min(-1), age: 24 +/- 2.5 years, and training loads: 128 +/- 21 metabolic equivalents-h center dot wk(-1)during a 3-month preparation period in winter (January-March). Self-rated state of moods evaluation (by Profile of Mood States questionnaire) was performed, and blood samples were collected at the beginning and end of the study. Spectrophotometric methods and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay were used for parameters' determination. The level of concanavalin A (ConA)-stimulated interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma) from peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) was increased (562 [147-852] vs. 1,097 [451-1842] pg center dot ml(-1),p= 0.013). Also, the level of transforming growth factor-1 (TGF-beta 1) in serum was elevated (2.5 [1.4-5.1] vs. 7.2 [4.9-8.2] ng center dot ml(-1),p= 0.015). There was no change in the level of peptidoglycan (PGN)-stimulated interleukin (IL)-10 from PBMCs. There were no significant changes in PBMCs proliferation/viability on stimulation with ConA and PGN during the study. No changes in superoxide dismutase, prooxidative-antioxidative balance, total oxidant status (TOS), and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances were observed along the study. Total antioxidant status (TAS) was increased (910 +/- 174 vs. 1,090 +/- 102 mu mol center dot L-1,p= 0.018), and activity of paraoxonase (PON1) was decreased (523 +/- 295 vs. 335 +/- 183 U center dot L-1,p= 0.003) at the end of the study. Advanced oxidation protein products were increased (25 +/- 7.9 vs. 42 +/- 7.6 mu mol center dot L-1,p= 0.011). The self-rated sense of vigor significantly declined (20 +/- 2.1 vs. 14 +/- 3.4,p= 0.045). In conclusion, 3 months of regular training in winter induced prominent changes in cytokines, biomarkers of oxidative stress, and antioxidative enzyme activity. These changes might increase susceptibility of athletes to disease and muscle damage and consequently lead to performance reduction.",
publisher = "Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia",
journal = "Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research",
title = "Changes in Parameters of Oxidative Stress, Immunity, and Behavior in Endurance Athletes During a Preparation Period in Winter",
pages = "2973-2965",
number = "10",
volume = "34",
doi = "10.1519/JSC.0000000000002780"
}

Michalickova, D., Minić, R., Kotur-Stevuljević, J., Anđelković, M., Dikić, N., Kostić-Vučićević, M., Slanar, O.,& Đorđević, B.. (2020). Changes in Parameters of Oxidative Stress, Immunity, and Behavior in Endurance Athletes During a Preparation Period in Winter. in Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia., 34(10), 2965-2973.
https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002780

Michalickova D, Minić R, Kotur-Stevuljević J, Anđelković M, Dikić N, Kostić-Vučićević M, Slanar O, Đorđević B. Changes in Parameters of Oxidative Stress, Immunity, and Behavior in Endurance Athletes During a Preparation Period in Winter. in Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2020;34(10):2965-2973.
doi:10.1519/JSC.0000000000002780 .

Michalickova, Danica, Minić, Rajna, Kotur-Stevuljević, Jelena, Anđelković, Marija, Dikić, Nenad, Kostić-Vučićević, Marija, Slanar, Ondrej, Đorđević, Brižita, "Changes in Parameters of Oxidative Stress, Immunity, and Behavior in Endurance Athletes During a Preparation Period in Winter" in Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 34, no. 10 (2020):2965-2973,
https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002780 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Minić, Rajna
AU  - Papić, Zlatko
AU  - Đorđević, Brižita
AU  - Michalickova, Danica
AU  - Ilić, Vesna
AU  - Mathiesen, Geir
AU  - Živković, Irena
AU  - Pantić, Visnja
AU  - Dimitrijević, Ljiljana
PY  - 2018
UR  - http://intor.torlakinstitut.com/handle/123456789/508
AB  - The goal of this work was to elucidate similarities between microorganisms from the perspective of the humoral immune system reactivity in professional athletes. The reactivity of serum IgG of 14 young, individuals was analyzed to 23 selected microorganisms as antigens by use of the in house ELISA. Serum IgM and IgA reactivity was also analyzed and a control group of sex and age matched individuals was used for comparison. The obtained absorbance levels were used as a string of values to correlate the reactivity to different microorganisms. IgM was found to be the most cross reactive antibody class, Pearson's r = 0.7 +/- 0.92, for very distant bacterial species such as Lactobacillus and E. coli. High correlation in IgG levels was found for Gammaproteobacteria and LPS (from E. coli) (r = 0.77 for LPS vs. P. aeruginosa to r = 0.98 for LPS vs. E. coli), whereas this correlation was lower in the control group (r = 0.49 for LPS vs. P. aeruginosa to r = 0.66 for LPS vs. E. coli). The correlation was also analyzed between total IgG and IgG subclasses specific for the same microorganism, and IgG2 was identified as the main subclass recognising different microorganisms, as well as recognising LPS. Upon correlation of IgG with IgA for the same microorganism absence of or negative correlation was found between bacteria-specific IgA and IgG in case of Lactobacillus and Staphylococcusgeni, whereas correlation was absent or positive for Candida albicans, Enterococcusfaecalis, Streptococcus species tested in professional athletes. Opposite results were obtained for the control group. Outlined here is a simple experimental procedure and data analysis which yields functional significance and which can be used for determining the similarities between microorganisms from the aspect of the humoral immune system, for determining the main IgG subclass involved in an immune response as well as for the analysis of different target populations.
PB  - Public Library Science, San Francisco
T2  - PLoS One
T1  - Profiling of microorganism-binding serum antibody specificities in professional athletes
IS  - 9
VL  - 13
DO  - 10.1371/journal.pone.0203665
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Minić, Rajna and Papić, Zlatko and Đorđević, Brižita and Michalickova, Danica and Ilić, Vesna and Mathiesen, Geir and Živković, Irena and Pantić, Visnja and Dimitrijević, Ljiljana",
year = "2018",
abstract = "The goal of this work was to elucidate similarities between microorganisms from the perspective of the humoral immune system reactivity in professional athletes. The reactivity of serum IgG of 14 young, individuals was analyzed to 23 selected microorganisms as antigens by use of the in house ELISA. Serum IgM and IgA reactivity was also analyzed and a control group of sex and age matched individuals was used for comparison. The obtained absorbance levels were used as a string of values to correlate the reactivity to different microorganisms. IgM was found to be the most cross reactive antibody class, Pearson's r = 0.7 +/- 0.92, for very distant bacterial species such as Lactobacillus and E. coli. High correlation in IgG levels was found for Gammaproteobacteria and LPS (from E. coli) (r = 0.77 for LPS vs. P. aeruginosa to r = 0.98 for LPS vs. E. coli), whereas this correlation was lower in the control group (r = 0.49 for LPS vs. P. aeruginosa to r = 0.66 for LPS vs. E. coli). The correlation was also analyzed between total IgG and IgG subclasses specific for the same microorganism, and IgG2 was identified as the main subclass recognising different microorganisms, as well as recognising LPS. Upon correlation of IgG with IgA for the same microorganism absence of or negative correlation was found between bacteria-specific IgA and IgG in case of Lactobacillus and Staphylococcusgeni, whereas correlation was absent or positive for Candida albicans, Enterococcusfaecalis, Streptococcus species tested in professional athletes. Opposite results were obtained for the control group. Outlined here is a simple experimental procedure and data analysis which yields functional significance and which can be used for determining the similarities between microorganisms from the aspect of the humoral immune system, for determining the main IgG subclass involved in an immune response as well as for the analysis of different target populations.",
publisher = "Public Library Science, San Francisco",
journal = "PLoS One",
title = "Profiling of microorganism-binding serum antibody specificities in professional athletes",
number = "9",
volume = "13",
doi = "10.1371/journal.pone.0203665"
}

Minić, R., Papić, Z., Đorđević, B., Michalickova, D., Ilić, V., Mathiesen, G., Živković, I., Pantić, V.,& Dimitrijević, L.. (2018). Profiling of microorganism-binding serum antibody specificities in professional athletes. in PLoS One
Public Library Science, San Francisco., 13(9).
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0203665

Minić R, Papić Z, Đorđević B, Michalickova D, Ilić V, Mathiesen G, Živković I, Pantić V, Dimitrijević L. Profiling of microorganism-binding serum antibody specificities in professional athletes. in PLoS One. 2018;13(9).
doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0203665 .

Minić, Rajna, Papić, Zlatko, Đorđević, Brižita, Michalickova, Danica, Ilić, Vesna, Mathiesen, Geir, Živković, Irena, Pantić, Visnja, Dimitrijević, Ljiljana, "Profiling of microorganism-binding serum antibody specificities in professional athletes" in PLoS One, 13, no. 9 (2018),
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0203665 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Michalickova, Danica
AU  - Kostić-Vučićević, Marija
AU  - Vukašinović-Vesić, Milica
AU  - Stojmenović, Tamara
AU  - Dikić, Nenad
AU  - Anđelković, Marija
AU  - Đorđević, Brižita
AU  - Tanasković, Bojana P.
AU  - Minić, Rajna
PY  - 2017
UR  - http://intor.torlakinstitut.com/handle/123456789/491
AB  - To test the influence of probiotic supplementation on humoral immune response, a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was conducted. Thirty athletes (24 males and 6 females, females: (V)over dotO(2)max 38.2 +/- 4.9 ml.kg(-1).min(-1), age 23.2 +/- 1.4 years; males: (V)over dotO(2)max 57.5 +/- 9.2 ml.kg(-1).min(-1), age 24.0 +/- 2.4 years, mean +/- SD) were randomized either to the probiotic group (Lactobacillus helveticus Lafti L10, 2 x 10(10) colony-forming units) or to the placebo group. Serum and saliva samples were collected at the baseline and after 14 weeks. Total and specific antibacterial antibody levels of IgM, IgG, and IgA classes were determined for different bacteria in the serum, and in saliva, total and specific antibacterial IgA levels were examined. Total IgM was elevated in both probiotic (18%, 15-20%; mean, 90% confidence interval; p = 0.02) and placebo group (35%, 22-47%; p = 0.02), without observed differences in changes between the groups. No significant changes in IgM levels specific for tested bacteria were found. Total IgG level was constant in both groups. A significant (16%, 22.8 to 35%, p = 0.04) reduction of anti-Enterococcus faecalis IgG was noted in the placebo group, in comparison with the probiotic group. There was a substantial decrease in total IgA level in the placebo group, when measured either in serum (15%, 12-18%, p = 0.04) or in saliva (35%, -1.4 to 53%, p = 0.03). Significantly reduced levels of serum anti-lactic acid bacteria IgA antibodies in the placebo group compared with the probiotic group were detected for Lactobacillus rhamnosus LA68 (24%, 5.8-42%, p = 0.02) and for L. rhamnosus LB64 (15%, 2.7-27%, p = 0.02). Probiotic administration could have beneficial effects on systemic humoral and mucosal immune responses.
PB  - Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia
T2  - Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
T1  - Lactobacillus helveticus lafti l10 supplementation modulates mucosal and humoral immunity in elite athletes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
EP  - 70
IS  - 1
SP  - 62
VL  - 31
DO  - 10.1519/JSC.0000000000001456
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Michalickova, Danica and Kostić-Vučićević, Marija and Vukašinović-Vesić, Milica and Stojmenović, Tamara and Dikić, Nenad and Anđelković, Marija and Đorđević, Brižita and Tanasković, Bojana P. and Minić, Rajna",
year = "2017",
abstract = "To test the influence of probiotic supplementation on humoral immune response, a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was conducted. Thirty athletes (24 males and 6 females, females: (V)over dotO(2)max 38.2 +/- 4.9 ml.kg(-1).min(-1), age 23.2 +/- 1.4 years; males: (V)over dotO(2)max 57.5 +/- 9.2 ml.kg(-1).min(-1), age 24.0 +/- 2.4 years, mean +/- SD) were randomized either to the probiotic group (Lactobacillus helveticus Lafti L10, 2 x 10(10) colony-forming units) or to the placebo group. Serum and saliva samples were collected at the baseline and after 14 weeks. Total and specific antibacterial antibody levels of IgM, IgG, and IgA classes were determined for different bacteria in the serum, and in saliva, total and specific antibacterial IgA levels were examined. Total IgM was elevated in both probiotic (18%, 15-20%; mean, 90% confidence interval; p = 0.02) and placebo group (35%, 22-47%; p = 0.02), without observed differences in changes between the groups. No significant changes in IgM levels specific for tested bacteria were found. Total IgG level was constant in both groups. A significant (16%, 22.8 to 35%, p = 0.04) reduction of anti-Enterococcus faecalis IgG was noted in the placebo group, in comparison with the probiotic group. There was a substantial decrease in total IgA level in the placebo group, when measured either in serum (15%, 12-18%, p = 0.04) or in saliva (35%, -1.4 to 53%, p = 0.03). Significantly reduced levels of serum anti-lactic acid bacteria IgA antibodies in the placebo group compared with the probiotic group were detected for Lactobacillus rhamnosus LA68 (24%, 5.8-42%, p = 0.02) and for L. rhamnosus LB64 (15%, 2.7-27%, p = 0.02). Probiotic administration could have beneficial effects on systemic humoral and mucosal immune responses.",
publisher = "Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia",
journal = "Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research",
title = "Lactobacillus helveticus lafti l10 supplementation modulates mucosal and humoral immunity in elite athletes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial",
pages = "70-62",
number = "1",
volume = "31",
doi = "10.1519/JSC.0000000000001456"
}

Michalickova, D., Kostić-Vučićević, M., Vukašinović-Vesić, M., Stojmenović, T., Dikić, N., Anđelković, M., Đorđević, B., Tanasković, B. P.,& Minić, R.. (2017). Lactobacillus helveticus lafti l10 supplementation modulates mucosal and humoral immunity in elite athletes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. in Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia., 31(1), 62-70.
https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000001456

Michalickova D, Kostić-Vučićević M, Vukašinović-Vesić M, Stojmenović T, Dikić N, Anđelković M, Đorđević B, Tanasković BP, Minić R. Lactobacillus helveticus lafti l10 supplementation modulates mucosal and humoral immunity in elite athletes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. in Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2017;31(1):62-70.
doi:10.1519/JSC.0000000000001456 .

Michalickova, Danica, Kostić-Vučićević, Marija, Vukašinović-Vesić, Milica, Stojmenović, Tamara, Dikić, Nenad, Anđelković, Marija, Đorđević, Brižita, Tanasković, Bojana P., Minić, Rajna, "Lactobacillus helveticus lafti l10 supplementation modulates mucosal and humoral immunity in elite athletes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial" in Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 31, no. 1 (2017):62-70,
https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000001456 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Michalickova, Danica
AU  - Minić, Rajna
AU  - Dikić, Nenad
AU  - Anđelković, Marija
AU  - Kostić-Vučićević, Marija
AU  - Stojmenović, Tamara
AU  - Nikolić, Ivan
AU  - Đorđević, Brižita
PY  - 2016
UR  - http://intor.torlakinstitut.com/handle/123456789/607
AB  - A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted to evaluate if Lactobacillus helveticus Lafti L10 (Lallemand Health Solutions, Montreal, Que., Canada) supplementation during 14 weeks in winter can influence the duration, severity, and incidence of upper respiratory tract illness (URTI), as well as to monitor different immune parameters in the population of elite athletes. Before and after the treatment, cardiopulmonary testing and self-rated state of moods evaluation (by Profile of Mood States questionnaire) were performed and blood samples were collected. Thirty-nine elite athletes were randomized either to the placebo (n = 19) or the probiotic (n = 20) group. The probiotic group received L. helveticus Lafti L10, 2 x 10(10) Colony Forming Units. Lafti L10 significantly shortened the URTI episode duration (7.25 +/- 2.90 vs. 10.64 +/- 4.67 days, p = 0.047) and decreased the number of symptoms in the probiotic group (4.92 +/- 1.96 vs. 6.91 +/- 1.22, p = 0.035). Severity and incidence of URTI did not differ between the treatments. There were no significant changes in leukocyte subpopulation abundance, transforming growth factor-beta serum levels, level of interleukin-10 secreted from peptidoglican stimulated peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), interferon-gamma level secreted from concanavalin A-stimulated PBMCs or viability/proliferation of PBMCs upon antigen stimulation. Group effect for CD4+/CD8+ ratio was significant (F-[1,F-37] = 6.99, p = 0.020, eta(2) = 0.350); this difference was not significant at baseline, but was evident after 14 weeks (p = 0.02). A significant interaction effect was noted for self-rated sense of vigor (F-[1,F-37] = 11.76, p = 0.009, eta(2) = 0.595). Self-rated sense of vigor increased in the probiotic group (18.5 +/- 4.1 vs. 21.0 +/- 2.6, p = 0.012). Probiotic strain Lafti L10 can be a beneficial nutritional supplement for the reduction of URTI length in elite athletes.
PB  - Canadian Science Publishing, Ottawa
T2  - Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism
T1  - Lactobacillus helveticus Lafti L10 supplementation reduces respiratory infection duration in a cohort of elite athletes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
EP  - 789
IS  - 7
SP  - 782
VL  - 41
DO  - 10.1139/apnm-2015-0541
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Michalickova, Danica and Minić, Rajna and Dikić, Nenad and Anđelković, Marija and Kostić-Vučićević, Marija and Stojmenović, Tamara and Nikolić, Ivan and Đorđević, Brižita",
year = "2016",
abstract = "A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted to evaluate if Lactobacillus helveticus Lafti L10 (Lallemand Health Solutions, Montreal, Que., Canada) supplementation during 14 weeks in winter can influence the duration, severity, and incidence of upper respiratory tract illness (URTI), as well as to monitor different immune parameters in the population of elite athletes. Before and after the treatment, cardiopulmonary testing and self-rated state of moods evaluation (by Profile of Mood States questionnaire) were performed and blood samples were collected. Thirty-nine elite athletes were randomized either to the placebo (n = 19) or the probiotic (n = 20) group. The probiotic group received L. helveticus Lafti L10, 2 x 10(10) Colony Forming Units. Lafti L10 significantly shortened the URTI episode duration (7.25 +/- 2.90 vs. 10.64 +/- 4.67 days, p = 0.047) and decreased the number of symptoms in the probiotic group (4.92 +/- 1.96 vs. 6.91 +/- 1.22, p = 0.035). Severity and incidence of URTI did not differ between the treatments. There were no significant changes in leukocyte subpopulation abundance, transforming growth factor-beta serum levels, level of interleukin-10 secreted from peptidoglican stimulated peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), interferon-gamma level secreted from concanavalin A-stimulated PBMCs or viability/proliferation of PBMCs upon antigen stimulation. Group effect for CD4+/CD8+ ratio was significant (F-[1,F-37] = 6.99, p = 0.020, eta(2) = 0.350); this difference was not significant at baseline, but was evident after 14 weeks (p = 0.02). A significant interaction effect was noted for self-rated sense of vigor (F-[1,F-37] = 11.76, p = 0.009, eta(2) = 0.595). Self-rated sense of vigor increased in the probiotic group (18.5 +/- 4.1 vs. 21.0 +/- 2.6, p = 0.012). Probiotic strain Lafti L10 can be a beneficial nutritional supplement for the reduction of URTI length in elite athletes.",
publisher = "Canadian Science Publishing, Ottawa",
journal = "Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism",
title = "Lactobacillus helveticus Lafti L10 supplementation reduces respiratory infection duration in a cohort of elite athletes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial",
pages = "789-782",
number = "7",
volume = "41",
doi = "10.1139/apnm-2015-0541"
}

Michalickova, D., Minić, R., Dikić, N., Anđelković, M., Kostić-Vučićević, M., Stojmenović, T., Nikolić, I.,& Đorđević, B.. (2016). Lactobacillus helveticus Lafti L10 supplementation reduces respiratory infection duration in a cohort of elite athletes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. in Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism
Canadian Science Publishing, Ottawa., 41(7), 782-789.
https://doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2015-0541

Michalickova D, Minić R, Dikić N, Anđelković M, Kostić-Vučićević M, Stojmenović T, Nikolić I, Đorđević B. Lactobacillus helveticus Lafti L10 supplementation reduces respiratory infection duration in a cohort of elite athletes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. in Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism. 2016;41(7):782-789.
doi:10.1139/apnm-2015-0541 .

Michalickova, Danica, Minić, Rajna, Dikić, Nenad, Anđelković, Marija, Kostić-Vučićević, Marija, Stojmenović, Tamara, Nikolić, Ivan, Đorđević, Brižita, "Lactobacillus helveticus Lafti L10 supplementation reduces respiratory infection duration in a cohort of elite athletes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial" in Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism, 41, no. 7 (2016):782-789,
https://doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2015-0541 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Michalickova, Danica
AU  - Minić, Rajna
AU  - Dikić, Nenad
AU  - Anđelković, Marija
AU  - Kostić-Vučićević, Marija
AU  - Stojmenović, Tamara
AU  - Nikolić, Ivan
AU  - Đorđević, Brižita
PY  - 2016
UR  - http://intor.torlakinstitut.com/handle/123456789/476
AB  - A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted to evaluate if Lactobacillus helveticus Lafti L10 (Lallemand Health Solutions, Montreal, Que., Canada) supplementation during 14 weeks in winter can influence the duration, severity, and incidence of upper respiratory tract illness (URTI), as well as to monitor different immune parameters in the population of elite athletes. Before and after the treatment, cardiopulmonary testing and self-rated state of moods evaluation (by Profile of Mood States questionnaire) were performed and blood samples were collected. Thirty-nine elite athletes were randomized either to the placebo (n = 19) or the probiotic (n = 20) group. The probiotic group received L. helveticus Lafti L10, 2 x 10(10) Colony Forming Units. Lafti L10 significantly shortened the URTI episode duration (7.25 +/- 2.90 vs. 10.64 +/- 4.67 days, p = 0.047) and decreased the number of symptoms in the probiotic group (4.92 +/- 1.96 vs. 6.91 +/- 1.22, p = 0.035). Severity and incidence of URTI did not differ between the treatments. There were no significant changes in leukocyte subpopulation abundance, transforming growth factor-beta serum levels, level of interleukin-10 secreted from peptidoglican stimulated peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), interferon-gamma level secreted from concanavalin A-stimulated PBMCs or viability/proliferation of PBMCs upon antigen stimulation. Group effect for CD4+/CD8+ ratio was significant (F-[1,F-37] = 6.99, p = 0.020, eta(2) = 0.350); this difference was not significant at baseline, but was evident after 14 weeks (p = 0.02). A significant interaction effect was noted for self-rated sense of vigor (F-[1,F-37] = 11.76, p = 0.009, eta(2) = 0.595). Self-rated sense of vigor increased in the probiotic group (18.5 +/- 4.1 vs. 21.0 +/- 2.6, p = 0.012). Probiotic strain Lafti L10 can be a beneficial nutritional supplement for the reduction of URTI length in elite athletes.
PB  - Canadian Science Publishing, Ottawa
T2  - Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism
T1  - Lactobacillus helveticus Lafti L10 supplementation reduces respiratory infection duration in a cohort of elite athletes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
EP  - 789
IS  - 7
SP  - 782
VL  - 41
DO  - 10.1139/apnm-2015-0541
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Michalickova, Danica and Minić, Rajna and Dikić, Nenad and Anđelković, Marija and Kostić-Vučićević, Marija and Stojmenović, Tamara and Nikolić, Ivan and Đorđević, Brižita",
year = "2016",
abstract = "A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted to evaluate if Lactobacillus helveticus Lafti L10 (Lallemand Health Solutions, Montreal, Que., Canada) supplementation during 14 weeks in winter can influence the duration, severity, and incidence of upper respiratory tract illness (URTI), as well as to monitor different immune parameters in the population of elite athletes. Before and after the treatment, cardiopulmonary testing and self-rated state of moods evaluation (by Profile of Mood States questionnaire) were performed and blood samples were collected. Thirty-nine elite athletes were randomized either to the placebo (n = 19) or the probiotic (n = 20) group. The probiotic group received L. helveticus Lafti L10, 2 x 10(10) Colony Forming Units. Lafti L10 significantly shortened the URTI episode duration (7.25 +/- 2.90 vs. 10.64 +/- 4.67 days, p = 0.047) and decreased the number of symptoms in the probiotic group (4.92 +/- 1.96 vs. 6.91 +/- 1.22, p = 0.035). Severity and incidence of URTI did not differ between the treatments. There were no significant changes in leukocyte subpopulation abundance, transforming growth factor-beta serum levels, level of interleukin-10 secreted from peptidoglican stimulated peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), interferon-gamma level secreted from concanavalin A-stimulated PBMCs or viability/proliferation of PBMCs upon antigen stimulation. Group effect for CD4+/CD8+ ratio was significant (F-[1,F-37] = 6.99, p = 0.020, eta(2) = 0.350); this difference was not significant at baseline, but was evident after 14 weeks (p = 0.02). A significant interaction effect was noted for self-rated sense of vigor (F-[1,F-37] = 11.76, p = 0.009, eta(2) = 0.595). Self-rated sense of vigor increased in the probiotic group (18.5 +/- 4.1 vs. 21.0 +/- 2.6, p = 0.012). Probiotic strain Lafti L10 can be a beneficial nutritional supplement for the reduction of URTI length in elite athletes.",
publisher = "Canadian Science Publishing, Ottawa",
journal = "Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism",
title = "Lactobacillus helveticus Lafti L10 supplementation reduces respiratory infection duration in a cohort of elite athletes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial",
pages = "789-782",
number = "7",
volume = "41",
doi = "10.1139/apnm-2015-0541"
}

Michalickova, D., Minić, R., Dikić, N., Anđelković, M., Kostić-Vučićević, M., Stojmenović, T., Nikolić, I.,& Đorđević, B.. (2016). Lactobacillus helveticus Lafti L10 supplementation reduces respiratory infection duration in a cohort of elite athletes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. in Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism
Canadian Science Publishing, Ottawa., 41(7), 782-789.
https://doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2015-0541

Michalickova D, Minić R, Dikić N, Anđelković M, Kostić-Vučićević M, Stojmenović T, Nikolić I, Đorđević B. Lactobacillus helveticus Lafti L10 supplementation reduces respiratory infection duration in a cohort of elite athletes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. in Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism. 2016;41(7):782-789.
doi:10.1139/apnm-2015-0541 .

Michalickova, Danica, Minić, Rajna, Dikić, Nenad, Anđelković, Marija, Kostić-Vučićević, Marija, Stojmenović, Tamara, Nikolić, Ivan, Đorđević, Brižita, "Lactobacillus helveticus Lafti L10 supplementation reduces respiratory infection duration in a cohort of elite athletes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial" in Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism, 41, no. 7 (2016):782-789,
https://doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2015-0541 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ivanović, Nevena
AU  - Minić, Rajna
AU  - Dimitrijević, Ljiljana
AU  - Radojević-Skodrić, Sanja
AU  - Živković, Irena
AU  - Đorđević, Brižita
PY  - 2015
UR  - http://intor.torlakinstitut.com/handle/123456789/445
AB  - In this study, two Lactobacillus strains (L. rhamnosus LA68 and L. plantarum WCFS1) were evaluated for their effects on high fat diet induced pathology in mice. The aim was to determine whether the administration of lactic acid bacteria had beneficial effects on ameliorating pathology. C57BL/6 mice fed a high fat diet were orally administered with the Lactobacillus strains. Both the metabolic and immunological parameters were analyzed. The administration of both of the strains had beneficial effects on mouse weight, serum cholesterol, TNF-alpha levels and liver histology. LA68 lowered the total cholesterol and HDL levels more prominently, whereas WCFS1 was more potent in lowering the TG and LDL levels. Leptin and adiponectin levels were increased in all experimental groups to different extents. The administration of L. plantarum WCFS1 led to a marked increase in leptin levels, as well as an increase in CD3+CD4+ and CD3+CD8+ cells, and a decrease of CD25+ cells, and had a lowering effect on IL-6 production and cell metabolic activity. In conclusion, active administration of both Lactobacillus strains had a positive effect on HFD-induced pathology. Although both of the tested strains had beneficial effects, oral administration of WCFS1 increased leptin levels and had a more prominent immunomodulatory effect, which should be taken into consideration in case of humane usage.
PB  - Royal Soc Chemistry, Cambridge
T2  - Food & Function
T1  - Lactobacillus rhamnosus LA68 and Lactobacillus plantarum WCFS1 differently influence metabolic and immunological parameters in high fat diet-induced hypercholesterolemia and hepatic steatosis
EP  - 565
IS  - 2
SP  - 558
VL  - 6
DO  - 10.1039/c4fo00843j
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Ivanović, Nevena and Minić, Rajna and Dimitrijević, Ljiljana and Radojević-Skodrić, Sanja and Živković, Irena and Đorđević, Brižita",
year = "2015",
abstract = "In this study, two Lactobacillus strains (L. rhamnosus LA68 and L. plantarum WCFS1) were evaluated for their effects on high fat diet induced pathology in mice. The aim was to determine whether the administration of lactic acid bacteria had beneficial effects on ameliorating pathology. C57BL/6 mice fed a high fat diet were orally administered with the Lactobacillus strains. Both the metabolic and immunological parameters were analyzed. The administration of both of the strains had beneficial effects on mouse weight, serum cholesterol, TNF-alpha levels and liver histology. LA68 lowered the total cholesterol and HDL levels more prominently, whereas WCFS1 was more potent in lowering the TG and LDL levels. Leptin and adiponectin levels were increased in all experimental groups to different extents. The administration of L. plantarum WCFS1 led to a marked increase in leptin levels, as well as an increase in CD3+CD4+ and CD3+CD8+ cells, and a decrease of CD25+ cells, and had a lowering effect on IL-6 production and cell metabolic activity. In conclusion, active administration of both Lactobacillus strains had a positive effect on HFD-induced pathology. Although both of the tested strains had beneficial effects, oral administration of WCFS1 increased leptin levels and had a more prominent immunomodulatory effect, which should be taken into consideration in case of humane usage.",
publisher = "Royal Soc Chemistry, Cambridge",
journal = "Food & Function",
title = "Lactobacillus rhamnosus LA68 and Lactobacillus plantarum WCFS1 differently influence metabolic and immunological parameters in high fat diet-induced hypercholesterolemia and hepatic steatosis",
pages = "565-558",
number = "2",
volume = "6",
doi = "10.1039/c4fo00843j"
}

Ivanović, N., Minić, R., Dimitrijević, L., Radojević-Skodrić, S., Živković, I.,& Đorđević, B.. (2015). Lactobacillus rhamnosus LA68 and Lactobacillus plantarum WCFS1 differently influence metabolic and immunological parameters in high fat diet-induced hypercholesterolemia and hepatic steatosis. in Food & Function
Royal Soc Chemistry, Cambridge., 6(2), 558-565.
https://doi.org/10.1039/c4fo00843j

Ivanović N, Minić R, Dimitrijević L, Radojević-Skodrić S, Živković I, Đorđević B. Lactobacillus rhamnosus LA68 and Lactobacillus plantarum WCFS1 differently influence metabolic and immunological parameters in high fat diet-induced hypercholesterolemia and hepatic steatosis. in Food & Function. 2015;6(2):558-565.
doi:10.1039/c4fo00843j .

Ivanović, Nevena, Minić, Rajna, Dimitrijević, Ljiljana, Radojević-Skodrić, Sanja, Živković, Irena, Đorđević, Brižita, "Lactobacillus rhamnosus LA68 and Lactobacillus plantarum WCFS1 differently influence metabolic and immunological parameters in high fat diet-induced hypercholesterolemia and hepatic steatosis" in Food & Function, 6, no. 2 (2015):558-565,
https://doi.org/10.1039/c4fo00843j . .