Uniwersytet Medyczny w Białymstoku. Współpraca naukowa.
  • 22.08.2022 Zakład Farmakognozji

    Współpraca naukowa

     

    Dr. Marcello Locatelli

    University “G. d’Annunzio” of Chieti-Pescara,

    Department of Pharmacy, Build B level 2,

    Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti (CH), Italy

    E-mail: m.locatelli@unich.it

    Phone: +3908713554590  Fax: +3908713554911

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    The research activity is aimed at the development and validation of chromatographic methods (according to international guidelines, ICH) for the qualitative and quantitative determination of biologically active molecules in human and animal. It provides, in addition, to the study of all processes related to pre-analytical stages such as sampling, extraction and purification, separation, enrichment, even the application of conventional and hyphenated analytical methods for the accurate, sensitive and selective determination of biologically active molecules. Particular attention is given to the innovative (micro)extraction techniques and new instrumental configurations for complex matrix quantitative analysis.

     

    He’s an External Expert in the remote evaluation of research projects for e-Cost (European Cooperation in Science & Technology). He’s a referee for MIUR Institution for National Projects (SIR), and introduced in the register REPRISE (Register of Expert Peer Reviewers for Italian Scientific Evaluation) in the "Basic Research" section. Referee for VQR 2011-2014. He’s referee for other universities of proposals through competitive tenders for the allocation of University funds for the activation of research grants (Università degli Studi dell'Insubria 2016, Università degli Studi di Firenze 2017). He's member of the Editorial Board of the following journals: “Molecules” section “Analytical Chemistry” (MDPI, ISSN 1420-3049), “Current Bioactive Compounds” (Bentham Science Publisher, ISSN: 1875-6646 Online, ISSN: 1573-4072 Print), “American Journal of Modern Chromatography” (Columbia International Publishing, ISSN: 2374-5479 Online), “Journal of Selcuk University Science Faculty” (ISSN: 2458-9411), “Review in Separation Sciences” (eISSN: 2589-1677). He is Associate Editor of the Journal “Frontiers in Pharmacology” section “Ethnopharmacology” (ISSN: 1663-9812), and Reviewer Editor of the Journal “Frontiers in Oncology” section “Pharmacology for anti-cancer drugs” (ISSN: 2234-943X). He is a member of the Scientific Committee of the journal "Science and Research", published by the Italian Association of the Book. On 07 of December 2017 he won the MIUR Prize - Funding of the Research Base Activities (FFABR) - 2017 - Scientific production score: 86 (Admitted to financing).

     

    Scientific activity was attested by more than 110 publications on international journal, by oral and poster communication at international congress. Besides he is reviewer for more than 76 international Journals.

    Our publications:
    1. K. Jakimiuk, J.W. Strawa, S. Granica, M. Locatelli, A. Tartaglia, M. Tomczyk. Determination of flavonoids in selected Scleranthus species and their anti-collagenase and antioxidant potential. Molecules 2022: 27, 17 pp, DOI: 10.3390/molecules27062015
    2. C. Sarikurkcu, M. Locatelli, A. Tartaglia, V. Ferrone, A.M. Juszczak, S. M. Ozer, B. Tepe, M. Tomczyk. Enzyme and biological activities of the water extracts from the plants Aesculus hippocastanum, Olea europaea and Hypericum perforatum that are used as folk remedies in Turkey. Molecules 2020: 25, 14 pp, DOI: 10.3390/molecules25051202
    3. D.M. Grochowski, M. Locatelli, S. Granica, F. Cacciagrano, M. Tomczyk. A review on the dietary flavonoid tiliroside. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety 2018: 17, p. 1395-1421, DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.12389
    4. D.M. Grochowski [S.D], K. Skalicka-Woźniak, I. Erdogan Orhan, J. Xiao, M. Locatelli, J.P. Piwowarski, S. Granica, M. Tomczyk. A comprehensive review of agrimoniin. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 2017 : 1401, p. 166-80, DOI: 10.1111/nyas.13421
    5. D.M. Grochowski, S. Uysal, A. Aktumsek, S. Granica, G. Zengin, R. Ceylan, M. Locatelli, M. Tomczyk. In vitro enzyme inhibitory properties, antioxidant activities, and phytochemical profile of Potentilla thuringiaca. Phytochemistry Letters 2017 : 20, p. 365-72, DOI: 10.1016/j.phytol.2017.03.005
    6. A. Wiater, R. Paduch, A. Choma, S. Stączek, M. Pleszczyńska, M. Tomczyk, M. Locatelli, J. Szczodrak. (1-3)-alpha-D-glucans from Aspergillus spp.: structural characterization and biological study on their carboxymethylated derivatives. Current Drug Targets. 2015 : 16, p. 1488-94 DOI: 10.2174/1389450116666150120105133
    7. R. Paduch, A. Wiater, M. Locatelli, M. Pleszczyńska, M. Tomczyk. Aqueous extracts of selected Potentilla species modulate biological activity of human normal colon cells. Current Drug Targets. 2015 : 16, 13, p. 1495-02 DOI: 10.2174/1389450116666141205160444

     

    Assoc. Prof. Marijana Zovko Končić

    Department of Pharmacognosy,

    Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Zagreb

    Marulićev trg 20/II, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

    E-mail: mzovko@pharma.hr

    Phone: 01 6394 792

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    Marijana Zovko Končić PhD is an associate professor at the Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Zagreb. She has graduated at Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry; University of Zagreb in 1998, followed by master (2001) and PhD degree (2004) at the same university, as well as postdoc at National and Kapodestrian University of Athens where she worked on isolation of marine natural products. She authored more than 40 original scientific articles published in peer reviewed international journals with impact factor (h-index Scopus = 17; 676 citations).

     

    Her current scientific interests include optimization of the extraction processes of natural antioxidants by using experimental design procedures, as well as antidiabetic and dermatologic properties of secondary metabolites and plant extracts. Furthermore, as principal or participating investigator, she was involved in several international research projects such as FP7 project RegPot INTEGRA-Life Integrating research in molecular life sciences at the University of Zagreb and new aspects of consumer attitudes, safety and quality control of herbal supplements in Serbia and Croatia. She is a reviewer for several leading scientific journals.

     

    Our publications:

    1. A. M. Juszczak, K. Jakimiuk, R. Czarnomysy, J. W. Strawa, M. Zovko Končić, K. Bielawski, M. Tomczyk. Wound healing properties of Jasione montana extracts and their main secondary metabolites. Frontiers in Pharmacology. 2022: 13, 13 pp. DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.894233
    2. A. M. Juszczak, R. Czarnomysy, J. W. Strawa, M. Zovko Končić, K. Bielawski, M. Tomczyk. In vitro anticancer potential of Jasione montana and its main components against human amelanotic melanoma cells. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2021: 22, 25 pp. DOI: 10.3390/ijms22073345
    3. A. M. Juszczak, M. Zovko Končić, K. Bielawski, M. Tomczyk. Recent trends in the application of chromatographic techniques in the analysis of luteolin and its derivatives. Biomolecules. 2019: 9, 38 pp. DOI: 10.3390/biom9110731
    4. P. Ciganović, K. Jakimiuk, M. Tomczyk, M. Zovko Končić. Glycerolic licorice extracts as active cosmeceutical ingredients: extraction optimization, chemical characterization, and biological activity. Antioxidants. 2019: 8, 14 pp. DOI: 10.3390/antiox8100445
    5. M. Zovko Končić, M. Tomczyk. New insights into dietary supplements used in sport: active substances, pharmacological and side effects. Current Drug Targets. 2013:14, p. 1079-92. DOI: 10.2174/1389450111314090016
    6. M. Tomczyk, M. Zovko-Koncic, L. Chrostek. Phytotherapy of alcoholism. Natural Product Communications. 2012 : 7, 2, s. 273-80. PMID: 22474979

     

    Assoc. Prof. Gokhan Zengin

    Department of Biology, Science Faculty,

    Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey

    E-Mail: gokhanzengin@selcuk.edu.tr

    Phone: +903322232781

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    Gokhan Zengin PhD is an associate professor at the Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey. His MSci thesis was regarding the genus Centaurea and PhD thesis was also regarding the genus Asphodeline. He authored more than 150 original scientific papers published in peer reviewed international journals with impact factor (h-index WoS = 20).

     

    His current scientific interests include biological properties and chemical characterization of medicinal plants, especially Turkish as well as antioxidant capacity and inhibition of key enzymes linked to global health problems. He is a reviewer for several leading scientific journals.

     

    Our publications:

    1. M. F. Mahomoodally, M. C. N. Picot-Allain, G. Zengin, E. J. Llorent-Martínez, A. Stefanucci, G. Ak, I. Senkardes, M. Tomczyk, A. Mollica. Chemical profiles and biological potential of tuber extracts from Cyclamen coum Mill. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. 2021: 33, 29 pp. DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.202102008
    2. D. Augustynowicz, K. Jakimiuk, S. Uysal, J. W. Strawa, A. M. Juszczak, G. Zengin, M. Tomczyk. LC-ESI-MS profiling of Potentilla norvegica and evaluation of its biological activities. South African Journal of Botany. 2021: 142, 259-265 p. DOI: 10.1016/j.sajb.20206.042
    3. D. M. Grochowski, S. Uysal, G. Zengin, M. Tomczyk. In vitro antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory properties of Rubus caesius L. International Journal of Environmental Health Research. 2019: 29, 237-245 p. DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2018.1533532
    4. D.M. Grochowski, S. Uysal, A. Aktumsek, S. Granica, G. Zengin, R. Ceylan, M. Locatelli, M. TomczykIn vitro enzyme inhibitory properties, antioxidant activities, and phytochemical profile of Potentilla thuringiaca. Phytochemistry Letters 2017 : 20, p. 365-72, DOI: 10.1016/j.phytol.2017.03.005