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25.12.2019. Research Article

Assessment of antioxidant and hepatoprotective potential of Satureja montana extracts against CCl4 induced liver damage

The influence of Satureja montana extracts on several liver biochemical parameters in mice administered with carbon tetrachloride was estimated. In vivo investigation of antioxidant properties of S. montana extracts encompassed monitoring of biochemical parameters (derived from liver homogenate and blood hydrolyzate) and examination of potential he...

By TATJANA ĆEBOVIĆ, JELENA VLADIĆ, ALEKSANDRA GAVARIĆ, ZORAN ZEKANOVIĆ, SENKA VIDOVIĆ

25.12.2019. Research Article

Bioactivity of essential oils from cultivated winter savory, sage and hyssop

Species of the Lamiaceae family have enjoyed a rich tradition of use for flavoring, food preservation, and medicinal purposes, due to their curative and preventive properties. Cultivated winter savory (Satureja montana L.), sage (Salvia officinalis L.) and hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis L.) are produced for seed, herb, and essential oil. Dominant com...

By MILICA AĆIMOVIĆ, MARINA TODOSIJEVIĆ, ANA VARGA, BILJANA KIPROVSKI, VELE TEŠEVIĆ, IVANA ČABARKAPA, VLADIMIR SIKORA

25.12.2019. Research Article

Lipid Composition and DPPH activities of the seed oil of five Turkish hazelnut genotypes (Corylus colurna L.)

Five genotypes of Turkish hazelnuts (Corylus colurna L.) collected during the 2016 crop were analyzed for chemical composition, including total oil content, fatty acid and sterol composition. The oil yields from these kernels varied from 36.5% to 60.8%. The main fatty acids of Turkish hazelnuts kernel oils were oleic acid (79.34–83.0%) and li...

By JELENA NINIĆ-TODOROVIĆ, MIROSLAV NOVAKOVIĆ, JELENA ČUKANOVIĆ, IVANA SOFRENOVIĆ, IVANA TODOROVIĆ, DRAGAN TODOROVIĆ, VELE TEŠEVIĆ

25.12.2019. Research Article

Ethanol Thymus serpyllum extracts: evaluation of extraction conditions via total polyphenol content and radical scavenging activity

The aim of the present study was the optimization of the extraction conditions (particle size, solid-to-solvent ratio, extraction time and procedure) via total polyphenol content and radical scavenging activity, using wild thyme as a natural source of polyphenols. According to the total polyphenols yield, particle size, solvent-to-solid ratio and e...

By ALEKSANDRA JOVANOVIĆ, MIHAELA SKRT, PREDRAG PETROVIĆ, GORDANA ZDUNIĆ, KATARINA ŠAVIKIN, BRANKO BUGARSKI

25.12.2019. Research Article

Cytotoxic activity of supercritical CO2 extract of old man’s beard in L929 fibrosarcoma cell line

Usnea barbata (old man’s beard) is one of the most investigated lichens which biological properties (such as antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic activities) have been proven in several scientific studies. Stated properties of old man’s beard have been attributed mainly to its major secondary metabolite - a dibenzofuran deriva...

By ANA ŽUGIĆ, ALEKSANDRA ISAKOVIĆ, IVICA JEREMIĆ, VANJA TADIĆ

25.12.2019. Research Article

Variation of parthenolide and phenolic compounds content in different parts of Tanacetum parthenium (L.) Schulz Bip., Asteraceae during 18 months storage

Tanacetum parthenium (L.) Schulz Bip., Asteraceae (feverfew), being a medicinal plant with a long tradition in European folk medicine, has been used to treat headache, fever, rheumatism, asthma, stomach pains, and other conditions related to inflammation. Although feverfew is often used for migraine headaches, numerous literature data stated the in...

By VLADAN TADIĆ, JELENA ŽIVKOVIĆ, DUBRAVKA BIGOVIĆ, ANA ŽUGIĆ

25.12.2019. Research Article

Investigation of stability of cold pressed linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) oil

The stability of linseed (Linum usitatissimum) oil has been investigated through the exposition of two different samples, linseed oil without antioxidant and linseed oil with roesemary (Rosmarinus ofﬁcinalis) extract, to ambient temperature conditions (25 °C) and refrigerator temperature conditions (4 °C). The oxidation degree of linseed oi...

By ZORICA DRINIĆ, JELENA MUDRIĆ, GORDANA ZDUNIĆ, DUBRAVKA BIGOVIĆ, KATARINA ŠAVIKIN

25.12.2019. Research Article

Novel insights to the anti-proliferative activity of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) co-treatment

The aim of this study was to characterize volatile and non-volatile compounds of rosemary from the North Adriatic region and to determine its antiproliferative activity, alone or in combination with radiomimetic bleomycin (BLM) on three malignant and one non-transformed human cell line. Chemical analysis of the volatile compounds revealed the prese...

By JASMINKA MRĐANOVIĆ, VIŠNJA BOGDANOVIĆ, BILJANA KIPROVSKI, ĐORĐE MALENČIĆ, MAJA MIKULIČ-PETKOVŠEK, IVAN MILOVANOVIĆ, ALEKSANDRA MIŠAN

25.12.2019. Research Article

Diploid vs. tetraploid Centaurium erythraea Rafn: a comparative study of regenerative in vitro potential and biosynthetic capacity

The impact of ploidy level on both the regenerative potential under in vitro conditions and the production of major bioactive specialized metabolites, such are iridoids and xanthones, was examined in Centaurium erythraea Rafn. Shoot regeneration frequency was genotype dependent, but not affected by explant ploidy level. In most cases, the regenerat...

By BILJANA FILIPOVIĆ, BRANISLAV ŠILER, JASMINA NESTOROVIĆ-ŽIVKOVIĆ, TIJANA BANJANAC, MARIJANA SKORIĆ, JELENA BOŽUNOVIĆ, DANIJELA MIŠIĆ

25.12.2019. Research Article

In vitro evaluation of antioxidant, antineurodegenerative and antidiabetic activities of Ocimum basilicum L., Laurus nobilis L. leaves and Citrus reticulata Blanco peel extracts

Ocimum basilicum (sweet basil) and Laurus nobilis (bay leaves or laurel) have been used in traditional medicine for centuries, and also extensively employed as spices for adding aroma and flavor to various food products. Citrus reticulata  (mandarin) is mainly used in food industry for ju...

By SONJA DULETIĆ-LAUŠEVIĆ, MARIANA OALĐE, ANA ALIMPIĆ-ARADSKI

25.12.2019. Research Article

Exploring the attitude of Faculty of Medicine students about herbal products usage: a cross-sectional study

Herbal products have gained popularity, and they are often perceived as safe. The roles of the pharmacists and physicians are essential in the proper usage of those products. This study aimed to investigate the students of Faculty of Medicine in Ni&scaron; about the use of herbal preparations and the differences between medicine, pharmacy and denti...

By EMILIJA KOSTIĆ, MILICA MILUTINOVIĆ, MILICA KOSTIĆ, JASMINA PETROVIĆ, BOJANA MILADINOVIĆ, SUZANA BRANKOVIĆ, MAJA VUJOVIĆ, DUŠANKA KITIĆ

25.12.2019. Review Article

Double emulsions (W/O/W emulsions): Encapsulation of Plant Biactives

This article describes the preparation, characterization, and application of W/O/W emulsions, with emphasis on the encapsulation of plant bioactives. The main limitations preventing commercialization of double emulsions with plant bioactive substances, used for the preparation of food, nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals for oral administration, are...

By JELENA MUDRIĆ, KATARINA ŠAVIKIN, SVETLANA IBRIĆ, JELENA ĐURIŠ

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Assessment of antioxidant and hepatoprotective potential of Satureja montana extracts against CCl4 induced liver damage

Bioactivity of essential oils from cultivated winter savory, sage and hyssop

Lipid Composition and DPPH activities of the seed oil of five Turkish hazelnut genotypes (Corylus colurna L.)

Ethanol Thymus serpyllum extracts: evaluation of extraction conditions via total polyphenol content and radical scavenging activity

Cytotoxic activity of supercritical CO2 extract of old man’s beard in L929 fibrosarcoma cell line

Variation of parthenolide and phenolic compounds content in different parts of Tanacetum parthenium (L.) Schulz Bip., Asteraceae during 18 months storage

Investigation of stability of cold pressed linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) oil

Novel insights to the anti-proliferative activity of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) co-treatment

Diploid vs. tetraploid Centaurium erythraea Rafn: a comparative study of regenerative in vitro potential and biosynthetic capacity

In vitro evaluation of antioxidant, antineurodegenerative and antidiabetic activities of Ocimum basilicum L., Laurus nobilis L. leaves and Citrus reticulata Blanco peel extracts

Exploring the attitude of Faculty of Medicine students about herbal products usage: a cross-sectional study

Double emulsions (W/O/W emulsions): Encapsulation of Plant Biactives

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Contents

Assessment of antioxidant and hepatoprotective potential of Satureja montana extracts against CCl4 induced liver damage

Bioactivity of essential oils from cultivated winter savory, sage and hyssop

Lipid Composition and DPPH activities of the seed oil of five Turkish hazelnut genotypes (Corylus colurna L.)

Ethanol Thymus serpyllum extracts: evaluation of extraction conditions via total polyphenol content and radical scavenging activity

Cytotoxic activity of supercritical CO2 extract of old man’s beard in L929 fibrosarcoma cell line

Variation of parthenolide and phenolic compounds content in different parts of Tanacetum parthenium (L.) Schulz Bip., Asteraceae during 18 months storage

Investigation of stability of cold pressed linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) oil

Novel insights to the anti-proliferative activity of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) co-treatment

Diploid vs. tetraploid Centaurium erythraea Rafn: a comparative study of regenerative in vitro potential and biosynthetic capacity

In vitro evaluation of antioxidant, antineurodegenerative and antidiabetic activities of Ocimum basilicum L., Laurus nobilis L. leaves and Citrus reticulata Blanco peel extracts

Exploring the attitude of Faculty of Medicine students about herbal products usage: a cross-sectional study

Double emulsions (W/O/W emulsions): Encapsulation of Plant Biactives

Recent issues

View Archive

Vol 43, Issue 1, 2023

Vol 42, Issue 1, 2022

Vol 41, Issue 1, 2021

Vol 40, Issue 1, 2020