Publications by authors named "A Jovanovic"

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  • Fabry disease can lead to chronic kidney disease (CKD) due to accumulated sphingolipids causing kidney damage, impacting treatment and prognostic planning.
  • In a study of 405 Fabry patients, significant findings included that 60.5% received treatments, 29.7% had cardiovascular events, and 3.3% reached end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), with men facing higher risks.
  • Key indicators for CKD development included older age, history of cardiovascular issues, specific medication use, and higher urine albumin-to-creatinine ratios, highlighting the need for monitoring even in patients with normal kidney function.
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Background/objectives: The aims of the presented study were the development of four types of silibinin-loaded liposomes (multilamellar liposomes-MLVs, sonicated small unilamellar liposomes-SUVs, UV-irradiated liposomes, and lyophilized liposomes) and their physicochemical characterization and biological potential related to skin health benefits.

Methods: The characterization was performed via the determination of the encapsulation efficiency (EE), particle size, polydispersity index, zeta potential, conductivity, mobility, storage stability, density, surface tension, viscosity, FT-IR, and Raman spectra. In addition, cytotoxicity on the keratinocytes and antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential were also determined.

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This study aims to investigate three endemic ethanolic leaf extracts from Cyprus for anti- activities: subsp. (Boiss.) Bolliger, subsp.

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Inherited metabolic disorders (IMDs), primarily cystinosis, Fabry disease, and methylmalonic acidemia (MMA), are genetic conditions that typically result in multi-organ disease manifestations. Kidney function progressively deteriorates in many cases, with patients eventually reaching end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) and requiring renal replacement therapy. Kidney transplantation has been deemed the optimal renal replacement therapy option to achieve long-term survival in patients with IMD.

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  • The study aimed to measure vascular age (VA) in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) in Belgrade, Serbia, and compare it to their chronological age (CA).
  • It involved 274 participants who provided demographic data and underwent testing to assess their cardiovascular health, including blood samples to analyze lipid profiles.
  • Results indicated significant differences between VA and CA across various groups, particularly noting that PwMS with multiple cardiovascular risks had the highest VA and the greatest age discrepancy.
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