Publications by authors named "M A Kostic"

Jujube ( Mill.) is a highly abundant wild-growing plant in Montenegro. It has been utilized since old times for various bioactive properties by the natives, however its detailed chemical characterization, antimicrobial, antioxidant and cytotoxic potential have not been extensively explored.

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New scaffolds derived from benzylamine were prepared, characterized, and tested for their antimicrobial, antioxidant activities and binding interactions with BSA. Structure-activity relationship analysis revealed that compounds incorporating both benzylamine and quinoline or pyridine moieties (specifically 3a and 3d) demonstrated potent antifungal activity, surpassing that of the standard drug Ketoconazole against Penicillium italicum. Molecular docking studies confirmed significant inhibitory activity against the CYP51B enzyme-an essential component of fungal cell walls.

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When the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) was published in 2013, there was a firestorm of controversy about the elimination of the bereavement exclusion. Proponents of this change and of the proposed "complicated grief" designation believed that this change would help clinicians recognise major depression in the context of recent bereavement. Other researchers and clinicians have raised concerns about medicalising grief.

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Article Synopsis
  • A series of novel tryptamine-derived Schiff bases was synthesized to explore new pharmacological properties, leveraging the indole pharmacophore.
  • TSB4 exhibited superior antifungal activity compared to the standard drug Fluconazole, while TSB6 demonstrated cytotoxic effects on HCT-116 cancer cells with selectivity for healthy fibroblast cells.
  • Additional analysis showed strong binding to CT-DNA and favorable ADME properties, indicating potential for oral bioavailability and drug-like characteristics.
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Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is known to induce oxidative stress and inflammation, leading to significant damage in cardiac tissues. This study investigates the protective effects of melatonin (MLT) against LPS-induced oxidative damage, inflammation, and apoptosis in rat heart tissue. Rats were divided into four groups ( = 6 per group): control, melatonin-treated, LPS-treated, and LPS + melatonin-treated.

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