Atanasovska, Emilija
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Atanasovska, Emilija
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Atanasovska, Emilija
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emilija.atanasovska@medf.ukim.edu.mk
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Item type:Publication, Presentation of cytokine profile in relation to oxidative stress parameters in patients with severe COVID-19: a case-control pilot study(F1000 Research Ltd, 2021-10-14); ; ; ; <ns3:p><ns3:bold>Introduction: </ns3:bold>COVID-19 can be worsened by hyper-production of cytokines accompanied by increased level of oxidative stress. The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between a set of cytokines and the markers of the oxidative stress.</ns3:p><ns3:p> <ns3:bold>Methods: </ns3:bold>The levels of cytokines IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL8, IL-10, VEGF, IFN-γ, TNF-α, IL-1α, MCP-1 and EGF were determined by using High Sensitivity Evidence Investigator™ Biochip Array technology. The oxidative stress parameters (d-ROM, PAT, OS index) were measured in serum on FRAS5 analytical photometric system.</ns3:p><ns3:p> <ns3:bold>Results: </ns3:bold>IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, VEGF, MCP-1 and EGF were significantly higher (p<0.05) in the patients with severe COVID-19 with increased levels of IL-2, IFN-y, TNF-α and IL-1α. The d-ROM, OS index, and PAT were significantly higher (p<0.05) in severe COVID-19 patients. IL-6 demonstrated the strongest correlation with all of the markers of the oxidative stress, d-ROM (r=0.9725, p=0.0001), PAT (r=0.5000, p=0.0001) and OS index (r=0.9593, p=0.012). Similar behavior was evidenced between IFN-y and d-ROM (r=0.4006, p=0.0001), PAT (r=0.6030, p=0.0001) and OS index (r=0.4298, p=0.012).</ns3:p><ns3:p> <ns3:bold>Conclusion: </ns3:bold>The oxidative stress markers show good correlation with the tested cytokines which can be measured at the beginning of the disease in a primary care setting to predict the course of COVID-19.</ns3:p> - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Distribution of CYP2C9 and VKORC1 Gene Polymorphisms in Healthy Macedonian Male Population(ID Design 2012/Scientific Foundation SPIROSKI, 2013-12-15); ; ; - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Vitamin D levels and oxidative stress markers in patients hospitalized with COVID-19(Taylor & Francis Online, 2021-12); ; ; ; COVID-19 is characterized by the presence of oxidative stress. Vitamin D status has been reviewed as one of the factors that may affect disease severity. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between serum vitamin D levels, oxidative stress markers and disease severity in hospitalized COVID-19 patients. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, High Performance Liquid Chromatographic Method for Direct Determination of Diazepam in Whole Blood and Serum - Optimization of Solid-Phase Extraction Method(Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts / Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2017-12-01); ; ; ; Herein, we present a simple and rapid high performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC) method with UV-detection for the direct determination of diazepam in whole blood and serum that can be used for monitoring diazepam levels in clinical samples analysis. The isolation of diazepam and the internal standard bromazepam from serum and whole blood samples was performed using solid phase extraction method with RP select B cartridges. The analytes were separated employing a reversed phase C8 column with a mobile phase composed of 0.1 % (V/V) triethylamine in water (pH 3.5) and acetonitrile (63:37, V/V). UV detection was carried out at 240 nm. Linearity was achieved in the range from 10.0-1000.0 ng/ml for serum and whole blood. The method was applied to spiked and real biological samples after an oral administration of 10 mg diazepam. In conclusion, the proposed method is simple, rapid and provides efficient clean-up of the complex biological matrix and high recovery of diazepam. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Hematological Findings and Alteration of Oxidative Stress Markers in Hospitalized Patients with SARS-COV-2(Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts/Sciendo, 2022-07-13); ; ; ; Background/aim: Hematological parameters are the starting point in COVID-19 severity classification. The aim of this study was to analyze oxidative stress in hospitalized COVID-19 patients and to determine its association with D-dimer, neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and platelets to lymphocyte ratio (PLR) as markers for disease progression. Materials and methods: 52 patients with moderate and severe forms of COVID-19 were enrolled. A hematological and coagulation profile was performed for each patient. PAT (total antioxidant power, iron-reducing) and d-ROMs (plasma peroxides) were determined in serum at admission and 7 days after hospitalization. Results: The severe group presented parameters that indicated a poor prognosis. Patients that recovered had a significant reduction in d-ROM (t-test, p<0.01) and improvement in oxidative stress index (t-test, p<0.05). Patients that died had significantly decreased PAT (p<0.01) resulting in an increase in oxidative stress. Except for d-ROM vs PLR in both groups and d-ROM vs D-dimer in the severe group, a good correlation between oxidative stress parameters and D-dimer, PLR, and NLR was demonstrated (p<0.01). Conclusion: Our results show that oxidative stress markers can be used as a tool for disease progression in COVID-19. This analysis is easily accessible and affordable in addition to conventional hematological parameters performed for severity classification. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, A New Solid-Phase Extraction Method for Determination of Pantoprazole in Human Plasma Using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography(ID Design 2012/Scientific Foundation SPIROSKI, 2019-06-15); ; ; ; A new simple, selective and accurate high-performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC) method utilising solid-phase extraction for the determination of pantoprazole in human plasma samples has been developed. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Evaluation of oxidative stress markers in hospitalized patients with moderate and severe COVID-19(Walter de Gruyter GmbH/Sciendo, 2021-12-01); ; ; ; Background. Clinical evidence suggests increased oxidative stress in COVID-19 patients and this worsened redox status could potentially contribute to the progression of the disease. Objectives. To investigate the oxidative stress we have measured oxidative stress parameters, namely, PAT (total antioxidant power, iron reducing) and d-ROMs (plasma peroxides). Additionally we have investigated their correlation with the most frequently used clinical parameters CRP, LDH, and NLR in serum from moderate and severe COVID-19 patients hospitalized in a tertiary hospital. Methods. PAT and d-ROMs were determined by analytical photometric metric method in serum from 50 hospitalized patients. For each of them, two samples were collected and analyzed immediately after collection seven days apart. Results. All patients at admission had a much higher value for plasma peroxides and a significant correlation between oxidative stress parameters and CRP, LDH, and NLR. (p<0.05), except for OS index (OSI) vs CRP in the severe group. At discharge, plasma peroxides were reduced and OSI was improved in the moderate group. Conclusion. We consider that using OSI at the beginning of COVID-19 disease presents a valuable starting point for the general assessment of oxidative stress and hence enabling a better triage of the patients in terms of disease severity. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
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Item type:Publication, Clearance of vancomycin calculated according to different formulas and their influence against different pharmacokinetic parameters(Medical Faculty, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, 2015); ; ; Zdravkovska, Milka - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Comparative, single-dose bioavailability study of two 500 mg clarithromycin tablet formulations in healthy volunteers under fasting condition(Macedonian Pharmaceutical Society, 2019); ; ; ; Clarithromycin is a semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic, chemically 6-0- methylerythromycin, formulated as immediate-release tablets, extended-release tablets, and granules for oral suspension. The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the relative bioavailability, and therefore the bioequivalence of Clarithromycin 500 mg test formulation versus a reference Klacid® forte 500 mg formulation, following a single dose administration under fasting conditions. The study was a single center, open, single dose, randomized, two-way crossover study in healthy male volunteers, with a wash-out period of one week between study periods. Twenty-four male healthy volunteers, aged 18-49 years were included into study. Blood samples for determination of clarithromycin and 14-OH clarithromycin concentrations were withdrawn at zero (pre-drug administration), 0.33, 0.66, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, 24 and 36 hours post-drug administration. The determination of clarithromycin and 14-OH clarithromycin concentrations in plasma was performed using validated LC/MS/MS method and internal standardization after liquid/liquid extraction with methyl t-butyl ether. The test formulation of clarithromycin, dosed at 500 mg is bioequivalent for primary clarithromycin and 14-OH clarithromycin parameters (Cmax, AUC0-t and AUC0-∞) to the reference formulation after a single oral administration of 500 mg clarithromycin. Both medications were well tolerated with no serious adverse events. Thus, in view of the clinical use, both formulations are exchangeable without restrictions.