TY  - JOUR
AU  - Narančić, Tanja
AU  - Davis, Reeta
AU  - Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina
AU  - O'Connor, Kevin E.
PY  - 2015
UR  - https://cherry.chem.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1690
AB  - Recent developments in biocatalysis, where implementation beyond the laboratory has been demonstrated, are explored: the use of transglutaminases to modify foods, reduce allergenicity and produce advanced materials, lipases for biodiesel production, and transaminases for biochemical production. The availability and application of enzymes at pilot and larger scale opens up possibilities for further improvements of biocatalyst-based processes and the development of new processes. Enzyme production, stability, activity, re-use, and product retrieval are common challenges for biocatalytic processes. We explore recent advances in biocatalysis within the process chain, such as protein engineering, enzyme expression, and biocatalyst immobilization, in the context of these challenges.
PB  - Springer, Dordrecht
T2  - Biotechnology Letters
T1  - Recent developments in biocatalysis beyond the laboratory
VL  - 37
IS  - 5
SP  - 943
EP  - 954
DO  - 10.1007/s10529-014-1762-4
ER  - 

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year = "2015",
abstract = "Recent developments in biocatalysis, where implementation beyond the laboratory has been demonstrated, are explored: the use of transglutaminases to modify foods, reduce allergenicity and produce advanced materials, lipases for biodiesel production, and transaminases for biochemical production. The availability and application of enzymes at pilot and larger scale opens up possibilities for further improvements of biocatalyst-based processes and the development of new processes. Enzyme production, stability, activity, re-use, and product retrieval are common challenges for biocatalytic processes. We explore recent advances in biocatalysis within the process chain, such as protein engineering, enzyme expression, and biocatalyst immobilization, in the context of these challenges.",
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Narančić, T., Davis, R., Nikodinović-Runić, J.,& O'Connor, K. E.. (2015). Recent developments in biocatalysis beyond the laboratory. in Biotechnology Letters
Springer, Dordrecht., 37(5), 943-954.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10529-014-1762-4

Narančić T, Davis R, Nikodinović-Runić J, O'Connor KE. Recent developments in biocatalysis beyond the laboratory. in Biotechnology Letters. 2015;37(5):943-954.
doi:10.1007/s10529-014-1762-4 .

Narančić, Tanja, Davis, Reeta, Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina, O'Connor, Kevin E., "Recent developments in biocatalysis beyond the laboratory" in Biotechnology Letters, 37, no. 5 (2015):943-954,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10529-014-1762-4 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Guzik, Maciej
AU  - Narančić, Tanja
AU  - Ilić-Tomić, Tatjana
AU  - Vojnović, Sandra
AU  - Kenny, Shane T.
AU  - Casey, William T.
AU  - Duane, Gearoid F.
AU  - Casey, Eoin
AU  - Woods, Trevor
AU  - Babu, Ramesh P.
AU  - Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina
AU  - O'Connor, Kevin E.
PY  - 2014
UR  - https://cherry.chem.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1846
AB  - Diverse and elaborate pathways for nutrient utilization, as well as mechanisms to combat unfavourable nutrient conditions make Pseudomonas putida KT2440 a versatile micro-organism able to occupy a range of ecological niches. The fatty acid degradation pathway of P. putida is complex and correlated with biopolymer medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoate (mcl-PHA) biosynthesis. Little is known about the second step of fatty acid degradation (beta-oxidation) in this strain. In silico analysis of its genome sequence revealed 21 putative acyl-CoA dehydrogenases (ACADs), four of which were functionally characterized through mutagenesis studies. Four mutants with insertionally inactivated ACADs (PP_1893, PP_2039, PP_2048 and PP_2437) grew and accumulated mcl-PHA on a range of fatty acids as the sole source of carbon and energy. Their ability to grow and accumulate biopolymer was differentially negatively affected on various fatty acids, in comparison to the wild-type strain. Inactive PP_2437 exhibited a pattern of reduced growth and PHA accumulation when fatty acids with lengths of 10 to 14 carbon chains were used as substrates. Recombinant expression and biochemical characterization of the purified protein allowed functional annotation in P. putida KT2440 as an ACAD showing clear preference for dodecanoyl-CoA ester as a substrate and optimum activity at 30 degrees C and pH 6.5-7.
PB  - Soc General Microbiology, Reading
T2  - Microbiology, SGM / Society for General Microbiology
T1  - Identification and characterization of an acyl-CoA dehydrogenase from Pseudomonas putida KT2440 that shows preference towards medium to long chain length fatty acids
VL  - 160
SP  - 1760
EP  - 1771
DO  - 10.1099/mic.0.078758-0
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Guzik, Maciej and Narančić, Tanja and Ilić-Tomić, Tatjana and Vojnović, Sandra and Kenny, Shane T. and Casey, William T. and Duane, Gearoid F. and Casey, Eoin and Woods, Trevor and Babu, Ramesh P. and Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina and O'Connor, Kevin E.",
year = "2014",
abstract = "Diverse and elaborate pathways for nutrient utilization, as well as mechanisms to combat unfavourable nutrient conditions make Pseudomonas putida KT2440 a versatile micro-organism able to occupy a range of ecological niches. The fatty acid degradation pathway of P. putida is complex and correlated with biopolymer medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoate (mcl-PHA) biosynthesis. Little is known about the second step of fatty acid degradation (beta-oxidation) in this strain. In silico analysis of its genome sequence revealed 21 putative acyl-CoA dehydrogenases (ACADs), four of which were functionally characterized through mutagenesis studies. Four mutants with insertionally inactivated ACADs (PP_1893, PP_2039, PP_2048 and PP_2437) grew and accumulated mcl-PHA on a range of fatty acids as the sole source of carbon and energy. Their ability to grow and accumulate biopolymer was differentially negatively affected on various fatty acids, in comparison to the wild-type strain. Inactive PP_2437 exhibited a pattern of reduced growth and PHA accumulation when fatty acids with lengths of 10 to 14 carbon chains were used as substrates. Recombinant expression and biochemical characterization of the purified protein allowed functional annotation in P. putida KT2440 as an ACAD showing clear preference for dodecanoyl-CoA ester as a substrate and optimum activity at 30 degrees C and pH 6.5-7.",
publisher = "Soc General Microbiology, Reading",
journal = "Microbiology, SGM / Society for General Microbiology",
title = "Identification and characterization of an acyl-CoA dehydrogenase from Pseudomonas putida KT2440 that shows preference towards medium to long chain length fatty acids",
volume = "160",
pages = "1760-1771",
doi = "10.1099/mic.0.078758-0"
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Guzik, M., Narančić, T., Ilić-Tomić, T., Vojnović, S., Kenny, S. T., Casey, W. T., Duane, G. F., Casey, E., Woods, T., Babu, R. P., Nikodinović-Runić, J.,& O'Connor, K. E.. (2014). Identification and characterization of an acyl-CoA dehydrogenase from Pseudomonas putida KT2440 that shows preference towards medium to long chain length fatty acids. in Microbiology, SGM / Society for General Microbiology
Soc General Microbiology, Reading., 160, 1760-1771.
https://doi.org/10.1099/mic.0.078758-0

Guzik M, Narančić T, Ilić-Tomić T, Vojnović S, Kenny ST, Casey WT, Duane GF, Casey E, Woods T, Babu RP, Nikodinović-Runić J, O'Connor KE. Identification and characterization of an acyl-CoA dehydrogenase from Pseudomonas putida KT2440 that shows preference towards medium to long chain length fatty acids. in Microbiology, SGM / Society for General Microbiology. 2014;160:1760-1771.
doi:10.1099/mic.0.078758-0 .

Guzik, Maciej, Narančić, Tanja, Ilić-Tomić, Tatjana, Vojnović, Sandra, Kenny, Shane T., Casey, William T., Duane, Gearoid F., Casey, Eoin, Woods, Trevor, Babu, Ramesh P., Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina, O'Connor, Kevin E., "Identification and characterization of an acyl-CoA dehydrogenase from Pseudomonas putida KT2440 that shows preference towards medium to long chain length fatty acids" in Microbiology, SGM / Society for General Microbiology, 160 (2014):1760-1771,
https://doi.org/10.1099/mic.0.078758-0 . .

TY  - DATA
AU  - Narančić, Tanja
AU  - Kadivojević, Jelena
AU  - Jovanović, Predrag M.
AU  - Francuski, Đorđe
AU  - Bigović, Miljan
AU  - Maslak, Veselin
AU  - Savić, Vladimir
AU  - Vasiljević, Branka
AU  - O'Connor, Kevin E.
AU  - Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina
PY  - 2013
UR  - https://cherry.chem.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3499
PB  - Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford
T2  - Bioresource Technology
T1  - Supplementary data for article: Narančić, T.; Kadivojevic, J.; Jovanovic, P.; Francuski, D.; Bigović, M.; Maslak, V.; Savić, V.; Vasiljević, B.; O’Connor, K. E.; Nikodinović-Runić, J. Highly Efficient Michael-Type Addition of Acetaldehyde to Beta-Nitrostyrenes by Whole Resting Cells of Escherichia Coli Expressing 4-Oxalocrotonate Tautomerase. Bioresource Technology 2013, 142, 462–468. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2013.05.074
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_cherry_3499
ER  - 

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Narančić, T., Kadivojević, J., Jovanović, P. M., Francuski, Đ., Bigović, M., Maslak, V., Savić, V., Vasiljević, B., O'Connor, K. E.,& Nikodinović-Runić, J.. (2013). Supplementary data for article: Narančić, T.; Kadivojevic, J.; Jovanovic, P.; Francuski, D.; Bigović, M.; Maslak, V.; Savić, V.; Vasiljević, B.; O’Connor, K. E.; Nikodinović-Runić, J. Highly Efficient Michael-Type Addition of Acetaldehyde to Beta-Nitrostyrenes by Whole Resting Cells of Escherichia Coli Expressing 4-Oxalocrotonate Tautomerase. Bioresource Technology 2013, 142, 462–468. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2013.05.074. in Bioresource Technology
Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford..
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_cherry_3499

Narančić T, Kadivojević J, Jovanović PM, Francuski Đ, Bigović M, Maslak V, Savić V, Vasiljević B, O'Connor KE, Nikodinović-Runić J. Supplementary data for article: Narančić, T.; Kadivojevic, J.; Jovanovic, P.; Francuski, D.; Bigović, M.; Maslak, V.; Savić, V.; Vasiljević, B.; O’Connor, K. E.; Nikodinović-Runić, J. Highly Efficient Michael-Type Addition of Acetaldehyde to Beta-Nitrostyrenes by Whole Resting Cells of Escherichia Coli Expressing 4-Oxalocrotonate Tautomerase. Bioresource Technology 2013, 142, 462–468. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2013.05.074. in Bioresource Technology. 2013;.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_cherry_3499 .

Narančić, Tanja, Kadivojević, Jelena, Jovanović, Predrag M., Francuski, Đorđe, Bigović, Miljan, Maslak, Veselin, Savić, Vladimir, Vasiljević, Branka, O'Connor, Kevin E., Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina, "Supplementary data for article: Narančić, T.; Kadivojevic, J.; Jovanovic, P.; Francuski, D.; Bigović, M.; Maslak, V.; Savić, V.; Vasiljević, B.; O’Connor, K. E.; Nikodinović-Runić, J. Highly Efficient Michael-Type Addition of Acetaldehyde to Beta-Nitrostyrenes by Whole Resting Cells of Escherichia Coli Expressing 4-Oxalocrotonate Tautomerase. Bioresource Technology 2013, 142, 462–468. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2013.05.074" in Bioresource Technology (2013),
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_cherry_3499 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Bajkic, Sanja
AU  - Narančić, Tanja
AU  - Đokić, Lidija
AU  - Đorđević, Dragana S.
AU  - Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina
AU  - Morić, Ivana
AU  - Vasiljević, Branka
PY  - 2013
UR  - https://cherry.chem.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1559
AB  - The bacterial diversity of the surface and deep sediment of the Copper Mining and Smelting Complex Bor, Serbia, was investigated using culture-dependent and culture-independent approaches. Sequencing analysis of 16S rDNA libraries revealed greater bacterial diversity in the surface sediment of the mining complex (MS) in comparison to deeper mine sediment (MU). While in the MS sample members of seven different phylogenetic groups were detected, in the MU sample library representatives of only three different groups were detected. The use of a culture-dependent approach revealed the presence of only three bacterial groups in both samples: Actinobacteria, Firmicutes and Proteobacteria, while six isolates exhibiting the highest metal tolerance were members of Arthrobacter and Staphylococcus genera. The most promising isolate, MSI08, was able to grow in the presence of high concentrations of Cd2+ (535 mu M), Ni2+(17 mM) and Cr6+ (38.5 mM) and as such this indigenous strain has potential in the bioremediation of the contaminated surrounds of the city of Bor.
PB  - Inst Bioloska Istrazivanja Sinisa Stankovic, Beograd
T2  - Archives of biological sciences
T1  - Microbial Diversity and Isolation of Multiple Metal-Tolerant Bacteria from  Surface and Underground Pits Within the Copper Mining and Smelting Complex Bor
VL  - 65
IS  - 1
SP  - 375
EP  - 386
DO  - 10.2298/ABS1301375B
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Bajkic, Sanja and Narančić, Tanja and Đokić, Lidija and Đorđević, Dragana S. and Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina and Morić, Ivana and Vasiljević, Branka",
year = "2013",
abstract = "The bacterial diversity of the surface and deep sediment of the Copper Mining and Smelting Complex Bor, Serbia, was investigated using culture-dependent and culture-independent approaches. Sequencing analysis of 16S rDNA libraries revealed greater bacterial diversity in the surface sediment of the mining complex (MS) in comparison to deeper mine sediment (MU). While in the MS sample members of seven different phylogenetic groups were detected, in the MU sample library representatives of only three different groups were detected. The use of a culture-dependent approach revealed the presence of only three bacterial groups in both samples: Actinobacteria, Firmicutes and Proteobacteria, while six isolates exhibiting the highest metal tolerance were members of Arthrobacter and Staphylococcus genera. The most promising isolate, MSI08, was able to grow in the presence of high concentrations of Cd2+ (535 mu M), Ni2+(17 mM) and Cr6+ (38.5 mM) and as such this indigenous strain has potential in the bioremediation of the contaminated surrounds of the city of Bor.",
publisher = "Inst Bioloska Istrazivanja Sinisa Stankovic, Beograd",
journal = "Archives of biological sciences",
title = "Microbial Diversity and Isolation of Multiple Metal-Tolerant Bacteria from  Surface and Underground Pits Within the Copper Mining and Smelting Complex Bor",
volume = "65",
number = "1",
pages = "375-386",
doi = "10.2298/ABS1301375B"
}

Bajkic, S., Narančić, T., Đokić, L., Đorđević, D. S., Nikodinović-Runić, J., Morić, I.,& Vasiljević, B.. (2013). Microbial Diversity and Isolation of Multiple Metal-Tolerant Bacteria from  Surface and Underground Pits Within the Copper Mining and Smelting Complex Bor. in Archives of biological sciences
Inst Bioloska Istrazivanja Sinisa Stankovic, Beograd., 65(1), 375-386.
https://doi.org/10.2298/ABS1301375B

Bajkic S, Narančić T, Đokić L, Đorđević DS, Nikodinović-Runić J, Morić I, Vasiljević B. Microbial Diversity and Isolation of Multiple Metal-Tolerant Bacteria from  Surface and Underground Pits Within the Copper Mining and Smelting Complex Bor. in Archives of biological sciences. 2013;65(1):375-386.
doi:10.2298/ABS1301375B .

Bajkic, Sanja, Narančić, Tanja, Đokić, Lidija, Đorđević, Dragana S., Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina, Morić, Ivana, Vasiljević, Branka, "Microbial Diversity and Isolation of Multiple Metal-Tolerant Bacteria from  Surface and Underground Pits Within the Copper Mining and Smelting Complex Bor" in Archives of biological sciences, 65, no. 1 (2013):375-386,
https://doi.org/10.2298/ABS1301375B . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Narančić, Tanja
AU  - Kadivojević, Jelena
AU  - Jovanović, Predrag M.
AU  - Francuski, Đorđe
AU  - Bigović, Miljan
AU  - Maslak, Veselin
AU  - Savić, Vladimir
AU  - Vasiljević, Branka
AU  - O'Connor, Kevin E.
AU  - Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina
PY  - 2013
UR  - https://cherry.chem.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1377
AB  - A novel whole cell system based on recombinantly expressed 4-oxalocrotonate tautomerase (4-OT) was developed and shown to be an effective biocatalyst for the asymmetric Michael addition of acetaldehyde to beta-nitrostyrenes. Optimal ratio of substrates (2 mM beta-nitrostyrenes and 20 mM acetaldehyde) and biocatalyst of 5 g of cell dry weight of biocatalyst per liter was determined. Through further bioprocess improvement by sequential addition of substrate 10 mM nitrostyrene biotransformation was achieved within 150 min. Excellent enantioselectivity ( gt 99% ee) and product yields of up to 60% were obtained with beta-nitrostyrene substrate. The biotransformation product, 4-nitro-3-phenyl-butanal, was isolated from aqueous media and further transformed into the corresponding amino alcohol. The biocatalyst exhibited lower reaction rates with p-Cl-, o-Cl- and p-F-beta-nitrostyrenes with product yields of 38%, 51%, 31% and ee values of 84%, 88% and 94% respectively. The importance of the terminal,proline of 4-UT was confirmed by two proline enriched variants and homology modeling.
PB  - Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford
T2  - Bioresource Technology
T1  - Highly efficient Michael-type addition of acetaldehyde to beta-nitrostyrenes by whole resting cells of Escherichia coli expressing 4-oxalocrotonate tautomerase
VL  - 142
SP  - 462
EP  - 468
DO  - 10.1016/j.biortech.2013.05.074
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Narančić, Tanja and Kadivojević, Jelena and Jovanović, Predrag M. and Francuski, Đorđe and Bigović, Miljan and Maslak, Veselin and Savić, Vladimir and Vasiljević, Branka and O'Connor, Kevin E. and Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina",
year = "2013",
abstract = "A novel whole cell system based on recombinantly expressed 4-oxalocrotonate tautomerase (4-OT) was developed and shown to be an effective biocatalyst for the asymmetric Michael addition of acetaldehyde to beta-nitrostyrenes. Optimal ratio of substrates (2 mM beta-nitrostyrenes and 20 mM acetaldehyde) and biocatalyst of 5 g of cell dry weight of biocatalyst per liter was determined. Through further bioprocess improvement by sequential addition of substrate 10 mM nitrostyrene biotransformation was achieved within 150 min. Excellent enantioselectivity ( gt 99% ee) and product yields of up to 60% were obtained with beta-nitrostyrene substrate. The biotransformation product, 4-nitro-3-phenyl-butanal, was isolated from aqueous media and further transformed into the corresponding amino alcohol. The biocatalyst exhibited lower reaction rates with p-Cl-, o-Cl- and p-F-beta-nitrostyrenes with product yields of 38%, 51%, 31% and ee values of 84%, 88% and 94% respectively. The importance of the terminal,proline of 4-UT was confirmed by two proline enriched variants and homology modeling.",
publisher = "Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford",
journal = "Bioresource Technology",
title = "Highly efficient Michael-type addition of acetaldehyde to beta-nitrostyrenes by whole resting cells of Escherichia coli expressing 4-oxalocrotonate tautomerase",
volume = "142",
pages = "462-468",
doi = "10.1016/j.biortech.2013.05.074"
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Narančić, T., Kadivojević, J., Jovanović, P. M., Francuski, Đ., Bigović, M., Maslak, V., Savić, V., Vasiljević, B., O'Connor, K. E.,& Nikodinović-Runić, J.. (2013). Highly efficient Michael-type addition of acetaldehyde to beta-nitrostyrenes by whole resting cells of Escherichia coli expressing 4-oxalocrotonate tautomerase. in Bioresource Technology
Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford., 142, 462-468.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2013.05.074

Narančić T, Kadivojević J, Jovanović PM, Francuski Đ, Bigović M, Maslak V, Savić V, Vasiljević B, O'Connor KE, Nikodinović-Runić J. Highly efficient Michael-type addition of acetaldehyde to beta-nitrostyrenes by whole resting cells of Escherichia coli expressing 4-oxalocrotonate tautomerase. in Bioresource Technology. 2013;142:462-468.
doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2013.05.074 .

Narančić, Tanja, Kadivojević, Jelena, Jovanović, Predrag M., Francuski, Đorđe, Bigović, Miljan, Maslak, Veselin, Savić, Vladimir, Vasiljević, Branka, O'Connor, Kevin E., Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina, "Highly efficient Michael-type addition of acetaldehyde to beta-nitrostyrenes by whole resting cells of Escherichia coli expressing 4-oxalocrotonate tautomerase" in Bioresource Technology, 142 (2013):462-468,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2013.05.074 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Minovska, Gordana
AU  - Narančić, Tanja
AU  - Mandić, Mina
AU  - Šenerović, Lidija
AU  - Vasiljević, Branka
AU  - Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina
PY  - 2013
UR  - https://cherry.chem.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1493
AB  - Identification and characterization of novel genes belonging to microbial aromatic biodegradation pathway is of great importance as they have been proven versatile biocatalysts. In this study, the selection of 19 environmental bacterial isolates capable to degrade a wide range of aromatic compounds has been screened for the presence of five genes from the lower and the upper aromatic biodegradation pathway using PCR methodology. In the case of 4-oxalocrotonate tautomerase and toluene dioxygenases, although present in the most of environmental isolates, very limited diversity of the genes has been encountered. Highly conserved sequences of these genes in environmental samples revealed high homology with gene sequences of the characterised corresponding genes from Pseudomonas putida species. The screen using degenerate primers based on known catechol-and naphthalene dioxygenases sequences resulted in a limited number of amplified fragments. Only two catechol 2,3-dioxygenase from two Bacillus isolates were amplified and showed no significant similarities with dioxygenases from characterized organisms, but 80-90% identities with partial catechol 2,3-dioxygenase sequences from uncultured organisms. Potentially three novel catechol 1,2-dioxygenases were identified from Bacillus sp. TN102, Gordonia sp. TN103 and Rhodococcus sp. TN112. Highly homologous tautomerase and toluene dioxygenases amongst environmental samples isolated from the contaminated environment suggested horizontal gene transfer while limited success in PCR detection of the other three genes indicates that these isolates may still be a source of novel genes.
PB  - Serbian Genetics Soc, Belgrade
T2  - Genetika (Beograd)
T1  - Limited Aromatic Pathway Genes Diversity Amongst Aromatic Compound Degrading Soil Bacterial Isolates
VL  - 45
IS  - 3
SP  - 703
EP  - 716
DO  - 10.2298/GENSR1303703M
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Minovska, Gordana and Narančić, Tanja and Mandić, Mina and Šenerović, Lidija and Vasiljević, Branka and Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina",
year = "2013",
abstract = "Identification and characterization of novel genes belonging to microbial aromatic biodegradation pathway is of great importance as they have been proven versatile biocatalysts. In this study, the selection of 19 environmental bacterial isolates capable to degrade a wide range of aromatic compounds has been screened for the presence of five genes from the lower and the upper aromatic biodegradation pathway using PCR methodology. In the case of 4-oxalocrotonate tautomerase and toluene dioxygenases, although present in the most of environmental isolates, very limited diversity of the genes has been encountered. Highly conserved sequences of these genes in environmental samples revealed high homology with gene sequences of the characterised corresponding genes from Pseudomonas putida species. The screen using degenerate primers based on known catechol-and naphthalene dioxygenases sequences resulted in a limited number of amplified fragments. Only two catechol 2,3-dioxygenase from two Bacillus isolates were amplified and showed no significant similarities with dioxygenases from characterized organisms, but 80-90% identities with partial catechol 2,3-dioxygenase sequences from uncultured organisms. Potentially three novel catechol 1,2-dioxygenases were identified from Bacillus sp. TN102, Gordonia sp. TN103 and Rhodococcus sp. TN112. Highly homologous tautomerase and toluene dioxygenases amongst environmental samples isolated from the contaminated environment suggested horizontal gene transfer while limited success in PCR detection of the other three genes indicates that these isolates may still be a source of novel genes.",
publisher = "Serbian Genetics Soc, Belgrade",
journal = "Genetika (Beograd)",
title = "Limited Aromatic Pathway Genes Diversity Amongst Aromatic Compound Degrading Soil Bacterial Isolates",
volume = "45",
number = "3",
pages = "703-716",
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Minovska, G., Narančić, T., Mandić, M., Šenerović, L., Vasiljević, B.,& Nikodinović-Runić, J.. (2013). Limited Aromatic Pathway Genes Diversity Amongst Aromatic Compound Degrading Soil Bacterial Isolates. in Genetika (Beograd)
Serbian Genetics Soc, Belgrade., 45(3), 703-716.
https://doi.org/10.2298/GENSR1303703M

Minovska G, Narančić T, Mandić M, Šenerović L, Vasiljević B, Nikodinović-Runić J. Limited Aromatic Pathway Genes Diversity Amongst Aromatic Compound Degrading Soil Bacterial Isolates. in Genetika (Beograd). 2013;45(3):703-716.
doi:10.2298/GENSR1303703M .

Minovska, Gordana, Narančić, Tanja, Mandić, Mina, Šenerović, Lidija, Vasiljević, Branka, Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina, "Limited Aromatic Pathway Genes Diversity Amongst Aromatic Compound Degrading Soil Bacterial Isolates" in Genetika (Beograd), 45, no. 3 (2013):703-716,
https://doi.org/10.2298/GENSR1303703M . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Đokić, Lidija
AU  - Narančić, Tanja
AU  - Biocanin, Marjan
AU  - Saljnikov, Elmira
AU  - Casey, Eoin
AU  - Vasiljević, Branka
AU  - Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina
PY  - 2013
UR  - https://cherry.chem.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1372
AB  - Biodegradation of phenol in four natural soils (loamy sand, sandy loam, sandy clay loam and loam) by indigenous microorganisms and in soils augmented by the Bacillus sp. PS11 was studied. During the laboratory soil microcosm experiments, the total removal of 2 g of phenol per kg of soil was achieved in all soil types in between 6 and 21 days. All biodegradation data was found to fit very well to saturation kinetics. The most efficient phenol removal was observed in the loamy woodland soil that contained the least amount of sand (42.5%) and the most silt and clay fraction (57.5%) in comparison to other three soil samples. However, amending sandy loam sample to contain more clay (from 13.5% to 30%) negatively affected the phenol removal rate, while increasing sand content (from 74.4% to 90%) resulted in the two times faster phenol removal in comparison to natural soil type. Bacillus sp. PS11 performed well in both pure culture and in the presence of soil microorganisms. Indigenous bacteria from sandy clay loam soil type possessed the ability of phenol bioremediation and almost whole amount of added phenol (2 g kg soil(-1)) was degraded within 9 days, whereas augmentation by Bacillus sp. PS11 improved the phenol removal by 20%. Carrying out small scale soil model experiments and amending soil granulometric properties by addition of clay or sand minerals is suggested as an effective and economically interesting way of enhancing bacterial soil bioremediation.
PB  - Elsevier Science Bv, Amsterdam
T2  - Applied Soil Ecology
T1  - Phenol removal from four different natural soil types by Bacillus sp PS11
VL  - 70
SP  - 1
EP  - 8
DO  - 10.1016/j.apsoil.2013.04.002
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Đokić, Lidija and Narančić, Tanja and Biocanin, Marjan and Saljnikov, Elmira and Casey, Eoin and Vasiljević, Branka and Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina",
year = "2013",
abstract = "Biodegradation of phenol in four natural soils (loamy sand, sandy loam, sandy clay loam and loam) by indigenous microorganisms and in soils augmented by the Bacillus sp. PS11 was studied. During the laboratory soil microcosm experiments, the total removal of 2 g of phenol per kg of soil was achieved in all soil types in between 6 and 21 days. All biodegradation data was found to fit very well to saturation kinetics. The most efficient phenol removal was observed in the loamy woodland soil that contained the least amount of sand (42.5%) and the most silt and clay fraction (57.5%) in comparison to other three soil samples. However, amending sandy loam sample to contain more clay (from 13.5% to 30%) negatively affected the phenol removal rate, while increasing sand content (from 74.4% to 90%) resulted in the two times faster phenol removal in comparison to natural soil type. Bacillus sp. PS11 performed well in both pure culture and in the presence of soil microorganisms. Indigenous bacteria from sandy clay loam soil type possessed the ability of phenol bioremediation and almost whole amount of added phenol (2 g kg soil(-1)) was degraded within 9 days, whereas augmentation by Bacillus sp. PS11 improved the phenol removal by 20%. Carrying out small scale soil model experiments and amending soil granulometric properties by addition of clay or sand minerals is suggested as an effective and economically interesting way of enhancing bacterial soil bioremediation.",
publisher = "Elsevier Science Bv, Amsterdam",
journal = "Applied Soil Ecology",
title = "Phenol removal from four different natural soil types by Bacillus sp PS11",
volume = "70",
pages = "1-8",
doi = "10.1016/j.apsoil.2013.04.002"
}

Đokić, L., Narančić, T., Biocanin, M., Saljnikov, E., Casey, E., Vasiljević, B.,& Nikodinović-Runić, J.. (2013). Phenol removal from four different natural soil types by Bacillus sp PS11. in Applied Soil Ecology
Elsevier Science Bv, Amsterdam., 70, 1-8.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2013.04.002

Đokić L, Narančić T, Biocanin M, Saljnikov E, Casey E, Vasiljević B, Nikodinović-Runić J. Phenol removal from four different natural soil types by Bacillus sp PS11. in Applied Soil Ecology. 2013;70:1-8.
doi:10.1016/j.apsoil.2013.04.002 .

Đokić, Lidija, Narančić, Tanja, Biocanin, Marjan, Saljnikov, Elmira, Casey, Eoin, Vasiljević, Branka, Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina, "Phenol removal from four different natural soil types by Bacillus sp PS11" in Applied Soil Ecology, 70 (2013):1-8,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2013.04.002 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Narančić, Tanja
AU  - Đokić, Lidija
AU  - Kenny, Shane T.
AU  - O'Connor, Kevin E.
AU  - Radulovic, Vanja
AU  - Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina
AU  - Vasiljević, Branka
PY  - 2012
UR  - https://cherry.chem.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1064
AB  - Gram-positive bacteria from river sediments affected by the proximity of a petrochemical industrial site were isolated and characterized with respect to their ability to degrade a wide range of aromatic compounds. In this study we identified metabolically diverse Gram-positive bacteria capable of growth on wide range aromatic compounds in the presence of heavy metals and with the ability to accumulate biopolymers. Thirty-four isolates that were able to use 9 or more common aromatic pollutants, such as benzene, biphenyl, naphthalene etc. as a sole source of carbon and energy included members of Bacillus, Arthrobacter, Rhodococcus, Gordonia, Streptomyces, and Staphylococcus genus. Rhodococcus sp. TN105, Gordonia sp. TN103 and Arthrobacter sp. TN221 were identified as novel strains. Nine isolates were able to grow in the presence of one or more metals (mercury, cadmium, nickel) at high concentration (100 mM). Seven isolates could degrade 15 different aromatic compounds and could grow in the presence of one or more heavy metals. Two of these isolates were resistant to multiple antibiotics including erythromycin and nalidixic acid. One third of isolates could accumulate at least one biopolymer. Twelve isolates (mainly Bacillus sp. and Arthrobacter sp.) accumulated polyphosphate, 3 Bacillus sp. accumulated polyhydroxybutyrate, while 4 isolates could accumulate exopolysaccharides. (C) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
PB  - Elsevier Science Bv, Amsterdam
T2  - Journal of Hazardous Materials
T1  - Metabolic versatility of Gram-positive microbial isolates from contaminated river sediments
VL  - 215
SP  - 243
EP  - 251
DO  - 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2012.02.059
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Narančić, Tanja and Đokić, Lidija and Kenny, Shane T. and O'Connor, Kevin E. and Radulovic, Vanja and Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina and Vasiljević, Branka",
year = "2012",
abstract = "Gram-positive bacteria from river sediments affected by the proximity of a petrochemical industrial site were isolated and characterized with respect to their ability to degrade a wide range of aromatic compounds. In this study we identified metabolically diverse Gram-positive bacteria capable of growth on wide range aromatic compounds in the presence of heavy metals and with the ability to accumulate biopolymers. Thirty-four isolates that were able to use 9 or more common aromatic pollutants, such as benzene, biphenyl, naphthalene etc. as a sole source of carbon and energy included members of Bacillus, Arthrobacter, Rhodococcus, Gordonia, Streptomyces, and Staphylococcus genus. Rhodococcus sp. TN105, Gordonia sp. TN103 and Arthrobacter sp. TN221 were identified as novel strains. Nine isolates were able to grow in the presence of one or more metals (mercury, cadmium, nickel) at high concentration (100 mM). Seven isolates could degrade 15 different aromatic compounds and could grow in the presence of one or more heavy metals. Two of these isolates were resistant to multiple antibiotics including erythromycin and nalidixic acid. One third of isolates could accumulate at least one biopolymer. Twelve isolates (mainly Bacillus sp. and Arthrobacter sp.) accumulated polyphosphate, 3 Bacillus sp. accumulated polyhydroxybutyrate, while 4 isolates could accumulate exopolysaccharides. (C) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.",
publisher = "Elsevier Science Bv, Amsterdam",
journal = "Journal of Hazardous Materials",
title = "Metabolic versatility of Gram-positive microbial isolates from contaminated river sediments",
volume = "215",
pages = "243-251",
doi = "10.1016/j.jhazmat.2012.02.059"
}

Narančić, T., Đokić, L., Kenny, S. T., O'Connor, K. E., Radulovic, V., Nikodinović-Runić, J.,& Vasiljević, B.. (2012). Metabolic versatility of Gram-positive microbial isolates from contaminated river sediments. in Journal of Hazardous Materials
Elsevier Science Bv, Amsterdam., 215, 243-251.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2012.02.059

Narančić T, Đokić L, Kenny ST, O'Connor KE, Radulovic V, Nikodinović-Runić J, Vasiljević B. Metabolic versatility of Gram-positive microbial isolates from contaminated river sediments. in Journal of Hazardous Materials. 2012;215:243-251.
doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2012.02.059 .

Narančić, Tanja, Đokić, Lidija, Kenny, Shane T., O'Connor, Kevin E., Radulovic, Vanja, Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina, Vasiljević, Branka, "Metabolic versatility of Gram-positive microbial isolates from contaminated river sediments" in Journal of Hazardous Materials, 215 (2012):243-251,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2012.02.059 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Đokić, Lidija
AU  - Narančić, Tanja
AU  - Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina
AU  - Savic, Miloje
AU  - Vasiljević, Branka
PY  - 2011
UR  - https://cherry.chem.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1183
AB  - Four new Gram-positive, phenol-degrading strains were isolated from the rhizospheres of endemorelict plants Ramonda serbica and Ramonda nathaliae known to exude high amounts of phenolics in the soil. Isolates were designated Bacillus sp. PS1, Bacillus sp. PS11, Streptomyces sp. PS12, and Streptomyces sp. PN1 based on 16S rDNA sequence and biochemical analysis. In addition to their ability to tolerate and utilize high amounts of phenol of either up to 800 or up to 1,400 mg l(-1) without apparent inhibition in growth, all four strains were also able to degrade a broad range of aromatic substrates including benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylenes, styrene, halogenated benzenes, and naphthalene. Isolates were able to grow in pure culture and in defined mixed culture on phenol and on the mixture of BTEX (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes) compounds as a sole source of carbon and energy. Pure culture of Bacillus sp. PS11 yielded 1.5-fold higher biomass amounts in comparison to mixed culture, under all conditions. Strains successfully degraded phenol in the soil model system (2 g kg(-1)) within 6 days. Activities of phenol hydroxylase, catechol 1,2-dioxygenase, and catechol 2,3-dioxygenase were detected and analyzed from the crude cell extract of the isolates. While all four strains use ortho degradation pathway, enzyme indicative of meta degradation pathway (catechol 2,3-dioxygenase) was also detected in Bacillus sp. PS11 and Streptomyces sp. PN1. Phenol degradation activities were induced 2 h after supplementation by phenol, but not by catechol. Catechol slightly inhibited activity of catechol 2,3-dioxygenase in strains PS11 and PN1.
PB  - Springer, New York
T2  - Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
T1  - Isolation and characterization of four novel Gram-positive bacteria associated with the rhizosphere of two endemorelict plants capable of degrading a broad range of aromatic substrates
VL  - 91
IS  - 4
SP  - 1227
EP  - 1238
DO  - 10.1007/s00253-011-3426-9
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Đokić, Lidija and Narančić, Tanja and Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina and Savic, Miloje and Vasiljević, Branka",
year = "2011",
abstract = "Four new Gram-positive, phenol-degrading strains were isolated from the rhizospheres of endemorelict plants Ramonda serbica and Ramonda nathaliae known to exude high amounts of phenolics in the soil. Isolates were designated Bacillus sp. PS1, Bacillus sp. PS11, Streptomyces sp. PS12, and Streptomyces sp. PN1 based on 16S rDNA sequence and biochemical analysis. In addition to their ability to tolerate and utilize high amounts of phenol of either up to 800 or up to 1,400 mg l(-1) without apparent inhibition in growth, all four strains were also able to degrade a broad range of aromatic substrates including benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylenes, styrene, halogenated benzenes, and naphthalene. Isolates were able to grow in pure culture and in defined mixed culture on phenol and on the mixture of BTEX (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes) compounds as a sole source of carbon and energy. Pure culture of Bacillus sp. PS11 yielded 1.5-fold higher biomass amounts in comparison to mixed culture, under all conditions. Strains successfully degraded phenol in the soil model system (2 g kg(-1)) within 6 days. Activities of phenol hydroxylase, catechol 1,2-dioxygenase, and catechol 2,3-dioxygenase were detected and analyzed from the crude cell extract of the isolates. While all four strains use ortho degradation pathway, enzyme indicative of meta degradation pathway (catechol 2,3-dioxygenase) was also detected in Bacillus sp. PS11 and Streptomyces sp. PN1. Phenol degradation activities were induced 2 h after supplementation by phenol, but not by catechol. Catechol slightly inhibited activity of catechol 2,3-dioxygenase in strains PS11 and PN1.",
publisher = "Springer, New York",
journal = "Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology",
title = "Isolation and characterization of four novel Gram-positive bacteria associated with the rhizosphere of two endemorelict plants capable of degrading a broad range of aromatic substrates",
volume = "91",
number = "4",
pages = "1227-1238",
doi = "10.1007/s00253-011-3426-9"
}

Đokić, L., Narančić, T., Nikodinović-Runić, J., Savic, M.,& Vasiljević, B.. (2011). Isolation and characterization of four novel Gram-positive bacteria associated with the rhizosphere of two endemorelict plants capable of degrading a broad range of aromatic substrates. in Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
Springer, New York., 91(4), 1227-1238.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00253-011-3426-9

Đokić L, Narančić T, Nikodinović-Runić J, Savic M, Vasiljević B. Isolation and characterization of four novel Gram-positive bacteria associated with the rhizosphere of two endemorelict plants capable of degrading a broad range of aromatic substrates. in Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 2011;91(4):1227-1238.
doi:10.1007/s00253-011-3426-9 .

Đokić, Lidija, Narančić, Tanja, Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina, Savic, Miloje, Vasiljević, Branka, "Isolation and characterization of four novel Gram-positive bacteria associated with the rhizosphere of two endemorelict plants capable of degrading a broad range of aromatic substrates" in Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 91, no. 4 (2011):1227-1238,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00253-011-3426-9 . .