Vuk Uskokovic
Materials scientist and educator, currently a lecturer in engineering at San Diego State University
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Nanosized hydroxyapatite and other calcium phosphates: Chemistry of formation and application as drug and gene delivery agents
Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials / Nov 08, 2010
Uskoković, V., & Uskoković, D. P. (2010). Nanosized hydroxyapatite and other calcium phosphates: Chemistry of formation and application as drug and gene delivery agents. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials, 96B(1), 152–191. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/jbm.b.31746
SYNTHESIS OF MATERIALS WITHIN REVERSE MICELLES
Surface Review and Letters / Apr 01, 2005
USKOKOVIĆ, V., & DROFENIK, M. (2005). SYNTHESIS OF MATERIALS WITHIN REVERSE MICELLES. Surface Review and Letters, 12(02), 239–277. https://doi.org/10.1142/s0218625x05007001
Reverse micelles: Inert nano-reactors or physico-chemically active guides of the capped reactions
Advances in Colloid and Interface Science / May 01, 2007
Uskoković, V., & Drofenik, M. (2007). Reverse micelles: Inert nano-reactors or physico-chemically active guides of the capped reactions. Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, 133(1), 23–34. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cis.2007.02.002
Nanotechnologies: What we do not know
Technology in Society / Jan 01, 2007
Uskoković, V. (2007). Nanotechnologies: What we do not know. Technology in Society, 29(1), 43–61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techsoc.2006.10.005
Dynamic Light Scattering Based Microelectrophoresis: Main Prospects and Limitations
Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology / Nov 15, 2012
Uskoković, V. (2012). Dynamic Light Scattering Based Microelectrophoresis: Main Prospects and Limitations. Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology, 33(12), 1762–1786. https://doi.org/10.1080/01932691.2011.625523
The role of hydroxyl channel in defining selected physicochemical peculiarities exhibited by hydroxyapatite
RSC Advances / Jan 01, 2015
Uskoković, V. (2015). The role of hydroxyl channel in defining selected physicochemical peculiarities exhibited by hydroxyapatite. RSC Advances, 5(46), 36614–36633. https://doi.org/10.1039/c4ra17180b
Phase composition control of calcium phosphate nanoparticles for tunable drug delivery kinetics and treatment of osteomyelitis. I. Preparation and drug release
Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A / Oct 31, 2012
Uskoković, V., & Desai, T. A. (2012). Phase composition control of calcium phosphate nanoparticles for tunable drug delivery kinetics and treatment of osteomyelitis. I. Preparation and drug release. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, 101A(5), 1416–1426. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/jbm.a.34426
Nanoparticles of cobalt-substituted hydroxyapatite in regeneration of mandibular osteoporotic bones
Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine / Oct 23, 2012
Ignjatović, N., Ajduković, Z., Savić, V., Najman, S., Mihailović, D., Vasiljević, P., Stojanović, Z., Uskoković, V., & Uskoković, D. (2012). Nanoparticles of cobalt-substituted hydroxyapatite in regeneration of mandibular osteoporotic bones. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine, 24(2), 343–354. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10856-012-4793-1
In Vitro Analysis of Nanoparticulate Hydroxyapatite/Chitosan Composites as Potential Drug Delivery Platforms for the Sustained Release of Antibiotics in the Treatment of Osteomyelitis
Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences / Feb 01, 2014
Uskoković, V., & Desai, T. A. (2014). In Vitro Analysis of Nanoparticulate Hydroxyapatite/Chitosan Composites as Potential Drug Delivery Platforms for the Sustained Release of Antibiotics in the Treatment of Osteomyelitis. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 103(2), 567–579. https://doi.org/10.1002/jps.23824
Complex relationship between alumina and selenium-doped carbonated hydroxyapatite as the ceramic additives to electrospun polycaprolactone scaffolds for tissue engineering applications
Journal of Alloys and Compounds / Sep 01, 2019
Ahmed, M. K., Ramadan, R., El-dek, S. I., & Uskoković, V. (2019). Complex relationship between alumina and selenium-doped carbonated hydroxyapatite as the ceramic additives to electrospun polycaprolactone scaffolds for tissue engineering applications. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 801, 70–81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2019.06.013
Nanostructured Platforms for the Sustained and Local Delivery of Antibiotics in the Treatment of Osteomyelitis
Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems / Jan 01, 2015
Uskokovic, V. (2015). Nanostructured Platforms for the Sustained and Local Delivery of Antibiotics in the Treatment of Osteomyelitis. Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems, 32(1), 1–59. https://doi.org/10.1615/critrevtherdrugcarriersyst.2014010920
The characterization of nanosized nickel-zinc ferrites synthesized within reverse micelles of CTAB/1–hexanol/water microemulsion
Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials / Dec 01, 2004
Uskoković, V., Drofenik, M., & Ban, I. (2004). The characterization of nanosized nickel-zinc ferrites synthesized within reverse micelles of CTAB/1–hexanol/water microemulsion. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 284, 294–302. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmmm.2004.06.051
Ion-doped hydroxyapatite: An impasse or the road to follow?
Ceramics International / Jun 01, 2020
Uskoković, V. (2020). Ion-doped hydroxyapatite: An impasse or the road to follow? Ceramics International, 46(8), 11443–11465. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2020.02.001
Chitosan-PLGA polymer blends as coatings for hydroxyapatite nanoparticles and their effect on antimicrobial properties, osteoconductivity and regeneration of osseous tissues
Materials Science and Engineering: C / Mar 01, 2016
Ignjatović, N., Wu, V., Ajduković, Z., Mihajilov-Krstev, T., Uskoković, V., & Uskoković, D. (2016). Chitosan-PLGA polymer blends as coatings for hydroxyapatite nanoparticles and their effect on antimicrobial properties, osteoconductivity and regeneration of osseous tissues. Materials Science and Engineering: C, 60, 357–364. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2015.11.061
Entering the Era of Nanoscience: Time to Be So Small Vuk Uskokovíc
Journal of Biomedical Nanotechnology / Jan 01, 2013
Uskokovíc, V. (2013). Entering the Era of Nanoscience: Time to Be So Small Vuk Uskokovíc. Journal of Biomedical Nanotechnology, 9(9), 1441–1470. https://doi.org/10.1166/jbn.2013.1642
Gold as a dopant in selenium-containing carbonated hydroxyapatite fillers of nanofibrous ε-polycaprolactone scaffolds for tissue engineering
International Journal of Pharmaceutics / Mar 01, 2020
Ahmed, M. K., Mansour, S. F., Al-Wafi, R., Afifi, M., & Uskoković, V. (2020). Gold as a dopant in selenium-containing carbonated hydroxyapatite fillers of nanofibrous ε-polycaprolactone scaffolds for tissue engineering. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 577, 118950. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpharm.2019.118950
Self-Setting Calcium Phosphate Cements with Tunable Antibiotic Release Rates for Advanced Antimicrobial Applications
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces / Mar 17, 2016
Ghosh, S., Wu, V., Pernal, S., & Uskoković, V. (2016). Self-Setting Calcium Phosphate Cements with Tunable Antibiotic Release Rates for Advanced Antimicrobial Applications. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 8(12), 7691–7708. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.6b01160
Nanotechnology in Dental Sciences: Moving towards a Finer Way of Doing Dentistry
Materials / Mar 08, 2010
Uskoković, V., & Bertassoni, L. E. (2010). Nanotechnology in Dental Sciences: Moving towards a Finer Way of Doing Dentistry. Materials, 3(3), 1674–1691. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma3031674
Brain and bone cancer targeting by a ferrofluid composed of superparamagnetic iron-oxide/silica/carbon nanoparticles (earthicles)
Acta Biomaterialia / Apr 01, 2019
Wu, V. M., Huynh, E., Tang, S., & Uskoković, V. (2019). Brain and bone cancer targeting by a ferrofluid composed of superparamagnetic iron-oxide/silica/carbon nanoparticles (earthicles). Acta Biomaterialia, 88, 422–447. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2019.01.064
Rare-earth (Gd3+,Yb3+/Tm3+, Eu3+) co-doped hydroxyapatite as magnetic, up-conversion and down-conversion materials for multimodal imaging
Scientific Reports / Nov 08, 2019
Ignjatović, N. L., Mančić, L., Vuković, M., Stojanović, Z., Nikolić, M. G., Škapin, S., Jovanović, S., Veselinović, L., Uskoković, V., Lazić, S., Marković, S., Lazarević, M. M., & Uskoković, D. P. (2019). Rare-earth (Gd3+,Yb3+/Tm3+, Eu3+) co-doped hydroxyapatite as magnetic, up-conversion and down-conversion materials for multimodal imaging. Scientific Reports, 9(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-52885-0
Effect of Calcium Phosphate Particle Shape and Size on Their Antibacterial and Osteogenic Activity in the Delivery of Antibiotics in Vitro
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces / Mar 27, 2013
Uskoković, V., Batarni, S. S., Schweicher, J., King, A., & Desai, T. A. (2013). Effect of Calcium Phosphate Particle Shape and Size on Their Antibacterial and Osteogenic Activity in the Delivery of Antibiotics in Vitro. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 5(7), 2422–2431. https://doi.org/10.1021/am4000694
Zeta-potential and Particle Size Analysis of Human Amelogenins
Journal of Dental Research / Dec 29, 2009
Uskoković, V., Castiglione, Z., Cubas, P., Zhu, L., Li, W., & Habelitz, S. (2009). Zeta-potential and Particle Size Analysis of Human Amelogenins. Journal of Dental Research, 89(2), 149–153. https://doi.org/10.1177/0022034509354455
Multifunctional hydroxyapatite and poly(d,l-lactide-co-glycolide) nanoparticles for the local delivery of cholecalciferol
Materials Science and Engineering: C / Mar 01, 2013
Ignjatović, N., Uskoković, V., Ajduković, Z., & Uskoković, D. (2013). Multifunctional hydroxyapatite and poly(d,l-lactide-co-glycolide) nanoparticles for the local delivery of cholecalciferol. Materials Science and Engineering: C, 33(2), 943–950. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2012.11.026
One ion to rule them all: the combined antibacterial, osteoinductive and anticancer properties of selenite-incorporated hydroxyapatite
Journal of Materials Chemistry B / Jan 01, 2017
Uskoković, V., Iyer, M. A., & Wu, V. M. (2017). One ion to rule them all: the combined antibacterial, osteoinductive and anticancer properties of selenite-incorporated hydroxyapatite. Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 5(7), 1430–1445. https://doi.org/10.1039/c6tb03387c
Calcium Phosphate Nanoparticles as Intrinsic Inorganic Antimicrobials: The Antibacterial Effect
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces / Sep 18, 2018
Wu, V. M., Tang, S., & Uskoković, V. (2018). Calcium Phosphate Nanoparticles as Intrinsic Inorganic Antimicrobials: The Antibacterial Effect. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 10(40), 34013–34028. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.8b12784
A mechanism for the formation of nanostructured NiZn ferrites via a microemulsion-assisted precipitation method
Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects / Sep 01, 2005
Uskoković, V., & Drofenik, M. (2005). A mechanism for the formation of nanostructured NiZn ferrites via a microemulsion-assisted precipitation method. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 266(1–3), 168–174. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfa.2005.06.022
Gene delivery using calcium phosphate nanoparticles: Optimization of the transfection process and the effects of citrate and poly( l -lysine) as additives
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science / Jun 01, 2016
Khan, M. A., Wu, V. M., Ghosh, S., & Uskoković, V. (2016). Gene delivery using calcium phosphate nanoparticles: Optimization of the transfection process and the effects of citrate and poly( l -lysine) as additives. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 471, 48–58. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2016.03.007
Protecting healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic with nanotechnology: A protocol for a new device from Egypt
Journal of Infection and Public Health / Sep 01, 2020
Ahmed, M. K., Afifi, M., & Uskoković, V. (2020). Protecting healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic with nanotechnology: A protocol for a new device from Egypt. Journal of Infection and Public Health, 13(9), 1243–1246. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiph.2020.07.015
Hydroxyapatite as a biomaterial – a gift that keeps on giving
Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy / Jun 16, 2020
Ghiasi, B., Sefidbakht, Y., Mozaffari-Jovin, S., Gharehcheloo, B., Mehrarya, M., Khodadadi, A., Rezaei, M., Ranaei Siadat, S. O., & Uskoković, V. (2020). Hydroxyapatite as a biomaterial – a gift that keeps on giving. Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, 46(7), 1035–1062. https://doi.org/10.1080/03639045.2020.1776321
Physical and biological changes associated with the doping of carbonated hydroxyapatite/polycaprolactone core-shell nanofibers dually, with rubidium and selenite
Journal of Materials Research and Technology / May 01, 2020
Ahmed, M. K., Al-Wafi, R., Mansour, S. F., El-dek, S. I., & Uskoković, V. (2020). Physical and biological changes associated with the doping of carbonated hydroxyapatite/polycaprolactone core-shell nanofibers dually, with rubidium and selenite. Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 9(3), 3710–3723. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2020.01.108
Dynamic light scattering and zeta potential of colloidal mixtures of amelogenin and hydroxyapatite in calcium and phosphate rich ionic milieus
Archives of Oral Biology / Jun 01, 2011
Uskoković, V., Odsinada, R., Djordjevic, S., & Habelitz, S. (2011). Dynamic light scattering and zeta potential of colloidal mixtures of amelogenin and hydroxyapatite in calcium and phosphate rich ionic milieus. Archives of Oral Biology, 56(6), 521–532. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.archoralbio.2010.11.011
Tuning the composition of new brushite/vivianite mixed systems for superior heavy metal removal efficiency from contaminated waters
Journal of Water Process Engineering / Apr 01, 2020
Ahmed, M. K., Mansour, S. F., Ramadan, R., Afifi, M., Mostafa, M. S., El-dek, S. I., & Uskoković, V. (2020). Tuning the composition of new brushite/vivianite mixed systems for superior heavy metal removal efficiency from contaminated waters. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 34, 101090. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2019.101090
The Bone Building Blues: Self-hardening copper-doped calcium phosphate cement and its in vitro assessment against mammalian cells and bacteria
Materials Science and Engineering: C / Oct 01, 2017
Rau, J. V., Wu, V. M., Graziani, V., Fadeeva, I. V., Fomin, A. S., Fosca, M., & Uskoković, V. (2017). The Bone Building Blues: Self-hardening copper-doped calcium phosphate cement and its in vitro assessment against mammalian cells and bacteria. Materials Science and Engineering: C, 79, 270–279. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2017.05.052
Osteogenic and antimicrobial nanoparticulate calcium phosphate and poly-(d,l-lactide-co-glycolide) powders for the treatment of osteomyelitis
Materials Science and Engineering: C / Aug 01, 2013
Uskoković, V., Hoover, C., Vukomanović, M., Uskoković, D. P., & Desai, T. A. (2013). Osteogenic and antimicrobial nanoparticulate calcium phosphate and poly-(d,l-lactide-co-glycolide) powders for the treatment of osteomyelitis. Materials Science and Engineering: C, 33(6), 3362–3373. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2013.04.023
X-ray photoelectron and ion scattering spectroscopic surface analyses of amorphous and crystalline calcium phosphate nanoparticles with different chemical histories
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics / Jan 01, 2020
Uskoković, V. (2020). X-ray photoelectron and ion scattering spectroscopic surface analyses of amorphous and crystalline calcium phosphate nanoparticles with different chemical histories. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 22(10), 5531–5547. https://doi.org/10.1039/c9cp06529f
Shape Effect in the Design of Nanowire-Coated Microparticles as Transepithelial Drug Delivery Devices
ACS Nano / Aug 24, 2012
Uskoković, V., Lee, K., Lee, P. P., Fischer, K. E., & Desai, T. A. (2012). Shape Effect in the Design of Nanowire-Coated Microparticles as Transepithelial Drug Delivery Devices. ACS Nano, 6(9), 7832–7841. https://doi.org/10.1021/nn3019865
Nanofibrous ε-polycaprolactone scaffolds containing Ag-doped magnetite nanoparticles: Physicochemical characterization and biological testing for wound dressing applications in vitro and in vivo
Bioactive Materials / Jul 01, 2021
Ahmed, M. K., Zayed, M. A., El-dek, S. I., Hady, M. A., El Sherbiny, D. H., & Uskoković, V. (2021). Nanofibrous ε-polycaprolactone scaffolds containing Ag-doped magnetite nanoparticles: Physicochemical characterization and biological testing for wound dressing applications in vitro and in vivo. Bioactive Materials, 6(7), 2070–2088. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioactmat.2020.12.026
PEGylated silicon nanowire coated silica microparticles for drug delivery across intestinal epithelium
Biomaterials / Feb 01, 2012
Uskoković, V., Lee, P. P., Walsh, L. A., Fischer, K. E., & Desai, T. A. (2012). PEGylated silicon nanowire coated silica microparticles for drug delivery across intestinal epithelium. Biomaterials, 33(5), 1663–1672. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biomaterials.2011.11.010
Composites comprising cholesterol and carboxymethyl cellulose
Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces / Feb 01, 2008
Uskoković, V. (2008). Composites comprising cholesterol and carboxymethyl cellulose. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 61(2), 250–261. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfb.2007.08.014
Preparation of Silica‐Coated Lanthanum–Strontium Manganite Particles with Designable Curie Point, for Application in Hyperthermia Treatments
International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology / Mar 01, 2006
Uskoković, V., Kos̆ak, A., Drofenik, M., & Drofenik, M. (2006). Preparation of Silica‐Coated Lanthanum–Strontium Manganite Particles with Designable Curie Point, for Application in Hyperthermia Treatments. International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology, 3(2), 134–143. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7402.2006.02065.x
Is there a relationship between solubility and resorbability of different calcium phosphate phases in vitro ?
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - General Subjects / Oct 01, 2016
Wu, V. M., & Uskoković, V. (2016). Is there a relationship between solubility and resorbability of different calcium phosphate phases in vitro ? Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - General Subjects, 1860(10), 2157–2168. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbagen.2016.05.022
Nanomaterials and Nanotechnologies: Approaching the Crest of this Big Wave
Current Nanoscience / May 01, 2008
Uskokovic, V. (2008). Nanomaterials and Nanotechnologies: Approaching the Crest of this Big Wave. Current Nanoscience, 4(2), 119–129. https://doi.org/10.2174/157341308784340903
Factors influencing the drug release from calcium phosphate cements
Bioactive Materials / Jan 01, 2022
Fosca, M., Rau, J. V., & Uskoković, V. (2022). Factors influencing the drug release from calcium phosphate cements. Bioactive Materials, 7, 341–363. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioactmat.2021.05.032
Bisphosphonate-Functionalized Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles for the Delivery of the Bromodomain Inhibitor JQ1 in the Treatment of Osteosarcoma
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces / Jul 28, 2017
Wu, V. M., Mickens, J., & Uskoković, V. (2017). Bisphosphonate-Functionalized Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles for the Delivery of the Bromodomain Inhibitor JQ1 in the Treatment of Osteosarcoma. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 9(31), 25887–25904. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.7b08108
Simultaneous bactericidal and osteogenic effect of nanoparticulate calcium phosphate powders loaded with clindamycin on osteoblasts infected with Staphylococcus aureus
Materials Science and Engineering: C / Apr 01, 2014
Uskoković, V., & Desai, T. A. (2014). Simultaneous bactericidal and osteogenic effect of nanoparticulate calcium phosphate powders loaded with clindamycin on osteoblasts infected with Staphylococcus aureus. Materials Science and Engineering: C, 37, 210–222. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2014.01.008
Insights into the kinetics of thermally induced crystallization of amorphous calcium phosphate
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics / Jan 01, 2018
Uskoković, V., Marković, S., Veselinović, L., Škapin, S., Ignjatović, N., & Uskoković, D. P. (2018). Insights into the kinetics of thermally induced crystallization of amorphous calcium phosphate. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 20(46), 29221–29235. https://doi.org/10.1039/c8cp06460a
A historical review of glassy carbon: Synthesis, structure, properties and applications
Carbon Trends / Oct 01, 2021
Uskoković, V. (2021). A historical review of glassy carbon: Synthesis, structure, properties and applications. Carbon Trends, 5, 100116. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cartre.2021.100116
Tuning the mechanical, microstructural, and cell adhesion properties of electrospun ε-polycaprolactone microfibers by doping selenium-containing carbonated hydroxyapatite as a reinforcing agent with magnesium ions
Journal of Materials Science / Aug 29, 2019
Ahmed, M. K., Mansour, S. F., Al-Wafi, R., El-dek, S. I., & Uskoković, V. (2019). Tuning the mechanical, microstructural, and cell adhesion properties of electrospun ε-polycaprolactone microfibers by doping selenium-containing carbonated hydroxyapatite as a reinforcing agent with magnesium ions. Journal of Materials Science, 54(23), 14524–14544. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-019-03947-1
Hydroxyapatite as a Vehicle for the Selective Effect of Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles against Human Glioblastoma Cells
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces / Nov 01, 2017
Pernal, S., Wu, V. M., & Uskoković, V. (2017). Hydroxyapatite as a Vehicle for the Selective Effect of Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles against Human Glioblastoma Cells. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 9(45), 39283–39302. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.7b15116
Why have nanotechnologies been underutilized in the global uprising against the coronavirus pandemic?
Nanomedicine / Jul 01, 2020
Uskoković, V. (2020). Why have nanotechnologies been underutilized in the global uprising against the coronavirus pandemic? Nanomedicine, 15(17), 1719–1734. https://doi.org/10.2217/nnm-2020-0163
Four novel co-precipitation procedures for the synthesis of lanthanum-strontium manganites
Materials & Design / Jan 01, 2007
Uskoković, V., & Drofenik, M. (2007). Four novel co-precipitation procedures for the synthesis of lanthanum-strontium manganites. Materials & Design, 28(2), 667–672. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2005.07.002
Amelogenin as a promoter of nucleation and crystal growth of apatite
Journal of Crystal Growth / Feb 01, 2011
Uskoković, V., Li, W., & Habelitz, S. (2011). Amelogenin as a promoter of nucleation and crystal growth of apatite. Journal of Crystal Growth, 316(1), 106–117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcrysgro.2010.12.005
Calcium Phosphate as a Key Material for Socially Responsible Tissue Engineering
Materials / Jun 01, 2016
Uskoković, V., & Wu, V. (2016). Calcium Phosphate as a Key Material for Socially Responsible Tissue Engineering. Materials, 9(6), 434. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma9060434
Gold is for the mistress, silver for the maid: Enhanced mechanical properties, osteoinduction and antibacterial activity due to iron doping of tricalcium phosphate bone cements
Materials Science and Engineering: C / Jan 01, 2019
Uskoković, V., Graziani, V., Wu, V. M., Fadeeva, I. V., Fomin, A. S., Presniakov, I. A., Fosca, M., Ortenzi, M., Caminiti, R., & Rau, J. V. (2019). Gold is for the mistress, silver for the maid: Enhanced mechanical properties, osteoinduction and antibacterial activity due to iron doping of tricalcium phosphate bone cements. Materials Science and Engineering: C, 94, 798–810. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2018.10.028
Enzymatic processing of amelogenin during continuous crystallization of apatite
Journal of Materials Research / Dec 01, 2008
Uskoković, V., Kim, M.-K., Li, W., & Habelitz, S. (2008). Enzymatic processing of amelogenin during continuous crystallization of apatite. Journal of Materials Research, 23(12), 3184–3195. https://doi.org/10.1557/jmr.2008.0387
Taking Hydroxyapatite-Coated Titanium Implants Two Steps Forward: Surface Modification Using Graphene Mesolayers and a Hydroxyapatite-Reinforced Polymeric Scaffold
ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering / Dec 18, 2020
Fathi, A. M., Ahmed, M. K., Afifi, M., Menazea, A. A., & Uskoković, V. (2020). Taking Hydroxyapatite-Coated Titanium Implants Two Steps Forward: Surface Modification Using Graphene Mesolayers and a Hydroxyapatite-Reinforced Polymeric Scaffold. ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering, 7(1), 360–372. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c01105
When 1 + 1 > 2: Nanostructured composites for hard tissue engineering applications
Materials Science and Engineering: C / Dec 01, 2015
Uskoković, V. (2015). When 1 + 1 > 2: Nanostructured composites for hard tissue engineering applications. Materials Science and Engineering: C, 57, 434–451. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2015.07.050
Silica-coated lanthanum–strontium manganites for hyperthermia treatments
Materials Letters / Sep 01, 2006
Uskoković, V., Košak, A., & Drofenik, M. (2006). Silica-coated lanthanum–strontium manganites for hyperthermia treatments. Materials Letters, 60(21–22), 2620–2622. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2006.01.047
Sic Parvis Magna: Manganese-Substituted Tricalcium Phosphate and Its Biophysical Properties
ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering / Oct 21, 2019
Rau, J. V., Fadeeva, I. V., Fomin, A. S., Barbaro, K., Galvano, E., Ryzhov, A. P., Murzakhanov, F., Gafurov, M., Orlinskii, S., Antoniac, I., & Uskoković, V. (2019). Sic Parvis Magna: Manganese-Substituted Tricalcium Phosphate and Its Biophysical Properties. ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering, 5(12), 6632–6644. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsbiomaterials.9b01528
Poly(d,l-lactide-co-glycolide)/hydroxyapatite core-shell nanospheres. Part 1: A multifunctional system for controlled drug delivery
Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces / Feb 01, 2011
Vukomanović, M., Škapin, S. D., Jančar, B., Maksin, T., Ignjatović, N., Uskoković, V., & Uskoković, D. (2011). Poly(d,l-lactide-co-glycolide)/hydroxyapatite core-shell nanospheres. Part 1: A multifunctional system for controlled drug delivery. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 82(2), 404–413. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfb.2010.09.011
Disordering the Disorder as the Route to a Higher Order: Incoherent Crystallization of Calcium Phosphate through Amorphous Precursors
Crystal Growth & Design / Jul 10, 2019
Uskoković, V. (2019). Disordering the Disorder as the Route to a Higher Order: Incoherent Crystallization of Calcium Phosphate through Amorphous Precursors. Crystal Growth & Design, 19(8), 4340–4357. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.cgd.9b00061
Chitosan oligosaccharide lactate coated hydroxyapatite nanoparticles as a vehicle for the delivery of steroid drugs and the targeting of breast cancer cells
Journal of Materials Chemistry B / Jan 01, 2018
Ignjatović, N. L., Sakač, M., Kuzminac, I., Kojić, V., Marković, S., Vasiljević-Radović, D., Wu, V. M., Uskoković, V., & Uskoković, D. P. (2018). Chitosan oligosaccharide lactate coated hydroxyapatite nanoparticles as a vehicle for the delivery of steroid drugs and the targeting of breast cancer cells. Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 6(43), 6957–6968. https://doi.org/10.1039/c8tb01995a
Crescit eundo : Nanotechnologies in preventive and regenerative medicine
Nanotechnologies in Preventive and Regenerative Medicine / Jan 01, 2018
Uskoković, V., & Uskoković, D. P. (2018). Crescit eundo : Nanotechnologies in preventive and regenerative medicine. In Nanotechnologies in Preventive and Regenerative Medicine (pp. xxi–xxv). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-323-48063-5.00011-3
Hydrothermally processed 1D hydroxyapatite: Mechanism of formation and biocompatibility studies
Materials Science and Engineering: C / Nov 01, 2016
Stojanović, Z. S., Ignjatović, N., Wu, V., Žunič, V., Veselinović, L., Škapin, S., Miljković, M., Uskoković, V., & Uskoković, D. (2016). Hydrothermally processed 1D hydroxyapatite: Mechanism of formation and biocompatibility studies. Materials Science and Engineering: C, 68, 746–757. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2016.06.047
Empirical and theoretical insights into the structural effects of selenite doping in hydroxyapatite and the ensuing inhibition of osteoclasts
Materials Science and Engineering: C / Dec 01, 2020
Wu, V. M., Ahmed, M. K., Mostafa, M. S., & Uskoković, V. (2020). Empirical and theoretical insights into the structural effects of selenite doping in hydroxyapatite and the ensuing inhibition of osteoclasts. Materials Science and Engineering: C, 117, 111257. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2020.111257
Flipping the flipped: the co-creational classroom
Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning / Jul 31, 2018
Uskoković, V. (2018). Flipping the flipped: the co-creational classroom. Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s41039-018-0077-9
Composite PLGA/AgNpPGA/AscH Nanospheres with Combined Osteoinductive, Antioxidative, and Antimicrobial Activities
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces / Sep 09, 2013
Stevanović, M., Uskoković, V., Filipović, M., Škapin, S. D., & Uskoković, D. (2013). Composite PLGA/AgNpPGA/AscH Nanospheres with Combined Osteoinductive, Antioxidative, and Antimicrobial Activities. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 5(18), 9034–9042. https://doi.org/10.1021/am402237g
Insights into morphological nature of precipitation of cholesterol
Steroids / Mar 01, 2008
Uskoković, V. (2008). Insights into morphological nature of precipitation of cholesterol. Steroids, 73(3), 356–369. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.steroids.2007.12.005
On Grounds of the Memory Effect in Amorphous and Crystalline Apatite: Kinetics of Crystallization and Biological Response
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces / Apr 06, 2018
Uskoković, V., Tang, S., & Wu, V. M. (2018). On Grounds of the Memory Effect in Amorphous and Crystalline Apatite: Kinetics of Crystallization and Biological Response. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 10(17), 14491–14508. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.8b02520
Uniform particles of pure and silica-coated cholesterol
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science / Nov 01, 2007
Uskoković, V., & Matijević, E. (2007). Uniform particles of pure and silica-coated cholesterol. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 315(2), 500–511. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2007.07.010
Magnetic calcium phosphates nanocomposites for the intracellular hyperthermia of cancers of bone and brain
Nanomedicine / May 01, 2019
Adamiano, A., Wu, V. M., Carella, F., Lamura, G., Canepa, F., Tampieri, A., Iafisco, M., & Uskoković, V. (2019). Magnetic calcium phosphates nanocomposites for the intracellular hyperthermia of cancers of bone and brain. Nanomedicine, 14(10), 1267–1289. https://doi.org/10.2217/nnm-2018-0372
Nanoparticulate drug delivery platforms for advancing bone infection therapies
Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery / Aug 11, 2014
Uskoković, V., & Desai, T. A. (2014). Nanoparticulate drug delivery platforms for advancing bone infection therapies. Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery, 11(12), 1899–1912. https://doi.org/10.1517/17425247.2014.944860
Synthesis of lanthanum–strontium manganites by oxalate-precursor co-precipitation methods in solution and in reverse micellar microemulsion
Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials / Aug 01, 2006
Uskoković, V., & Drofenik, M. (2006). Synthesis of lanthanum–strontium manganites by oxalate-precursor co-precipitation methods in solution and in reverse micellar microemulsion. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 303(1), 214–220. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmmm.2005.06.034
Antibacterial and cell-friendly copper-substituted tricalcium phosphate ceramics for biomedical implant applications
Materials Science and Engineering: C / Oct 01, 2021
Fadeeva, I. V., Lazoryak, B. I., Davidova, G. A., Murzakhanov, F. F., Gabbasov, B. F., Petrakova, N. V., Fosca, M., Barinov, S. M., Vadalà, G., Uskoković, V., Zheng, Y., & Rau, J. V. (2021). Antibacterial and cell-friendly copper-substituted tricalcium phosphate ceramics for biomedical implant applications. Materials Science and Engineering: C, 129, 112410. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2021.112410
A new, simple, green, and one-pot four-component synthesis of bare and poly(α,γ,l-glutamic acid)-capped silver nanoparticles
Colloid and Polymer Science / Nov 09, 2011
Stevanović, M., Savanović, I., Uskoković, V., Škapin, S. D., Bračko, I., Jovanović, U., & Uskoković, D. (2011). A new, simple, green, and one-pot four-component synthesis of bare and poly(α,γ,l-glutamic acid)-capped silver nanoparticles. Colloid and Polymer Science, 290(3), 221–231. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00396-011-2540-7
Mechanism of formation governs the mechanism of release of antibiotics from calcium phosphate nanopowders and cements in a drug-dependent manner
Journal of Materials Chemistry B / Jan 01, 2019
Uskoković, V. (2019). Mechanism of formation governs the mechanism of release of antibiotics from calcium phosphate nanopowders and cements in a drug-dependent manner. Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 7(25), 3982–3992. https://doi.org/10.1039/c9tb00444k
Isn't self-assembly a misnomer? Multi-disciplinary arguments in favor of co-assembly
Advances in Colloid and Interface Science / Sep 01, 2008
Uskoković, V. (2008). Isn’t self-assembly a misnomer? Multi-disciplinary arguments in favor of co-assembly. Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, 141(1–2), 37–47. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cis.2008.02.004
High-Dose Vitamin C for Cancer Therapy
Pharmaceuticals / Jun 03, 2022
Mussa, A., Mohd Idris, R. A., Ahmed, N., Ahmad, S., Murtadha, A. H., Tengku Din, T. A. D. A. A., Yean, C. Y., Wan Abdul Rahman, W. F., Mat Lazim, N., Uskoković, V., Hajissa, K., Mokhtar, N. F., Mohamud, R., & Hassan, R. (2022). High-Dose Vitamin C for Cancer Therapy. Pharmaceuticals, 15(6), 711. https://doi.org/10.3390/ph15060711
Selective anticancer activity of hydroxyapatite/chitosan-poly(d,l)-lactide-co-glycolide particles loaded with an androstane-based cancer inhibitor
Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces / Dec 01, 2016
Ignjatović, N. L., Penov-Gaši, K. M., Wu, V. M., Ajduković, J. J., Kojić, V. V., Vasiljević-Radović, D., Kuzmanović, M., Uskoković, V., & Uskoković, D. P. (2016). Selective anticancer activity of hydroxyapatite/chitosan-poly(d,l)-lactide-co-glycolide particles loaded with an androstane-based cancer inhibitor. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 148, 629–639. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfb.2016.09.041
Hydrolysis of amelogenin by matrix metalloprotease-20 accelerates mineralization in vitro
Archives of Oral Biology / Dec 01, 2011
Uskoković, V., Khan, F., Liu, H., Witkowska, H. E., Zhu, L., Li, W., & Habelitz, S. (2011). Hydrolysis of amelogenin by matrix metalloprotease-20 accelerates mineralization in vitro. Archives of Oral Biology, 56(12), 1548–1559. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.archoralbio.2011.06.016
Comparative molecular dynamics study of the receptor-binding domains in SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV and the effects of mutations on the binding affinity
Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics / Dec 17, 2020
Rezaei, S., Sefidbakht, Y., & Uskoković, V. (2020). Comparative molecular dynamics study of the receptor-binding domains in SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV and the effects of mutations on the binding affinity. Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, 40(10), 4662–4681. https://doi.org/10.1080/07391102.2020.1860829
Bone Mineral Crystallinity Governs the Orchestration of Ossification and Resorption during Bone Remodeling
ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering / Jun 11, 2019
Uskoković, V., Janković-Častvan, I., & Wu, V. M. (2019). Bone Mineral Crystallinity Governs the Orchestration of Ossification and Resorption during Bone Remodeling. ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering, 5(7), 3483–3498. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsbiomaterials.9b00255
Calcium phosphate nanoparticles as intrinsic inorganic antimicrobials: In search of the key particle property
Biointerphases / May 01, 2019
Uskoković, V., Tang, S., Nikolić, M. G., Marković, S., & Wu, V. M. (2019). Calcium phosphate nanoparticles as intrinsic inorganic antimicrobials: In search of the key particle property. Biointerphases, 14(3). https://doi.org/10.1116/1.5090396
Magnetic, microstructural and photoactivated antibacterial features of nanostructured Co–Zn ferrites of different chemical and phase compositions
Journal of Alloys and Compounds / Mar 01, 2021
Ramadan, R., Ahmed, M. K., & Uskoković, V. (2021). Magnetic, microstructural and photoactivated antibacterial features of nanostructured Co–Zn ferrites of different chemical and phase compositions. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 856, 157013. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2020.157013
Synthesis and Characterization of Hydroxyapatite-Collagen Biocomposite Materials
Materials Science Forum / Sep 01, 2002
Uskoković, V., Ignjatović, N., & Petranović, N. (2002). Synthesis and Characterization of Hydroxyapatite-Collagen Biocomposite Materials. Materials Science Forum, 413, 269–0. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.413.269
COVID-19 infection and nanomedicine applications for development of vaccines and therapeutics: An overview and future perspectives based on polymersomes
European Journal of Pharmacology / Apr 01, 2021
Al-Hatamleh, M. A. I., Hatmal, M. M., Alshaer, W., Rahman, E. N. S. E. A., Mohd-Zahid, M. H., Alhaj-Qasem, D. M., Yean, C. Y., Alias, I. Z., Jaafar, J., Ferji, K., Six, J.-L., Uskoković, V., Yabu, H., & Mohamud, R. (2021). COVID-19 infection and nanomedicine applications for development of vaccines and therapeutics: An overview and future perspectives based on polymersomes. European Journal of Pharmacology, 896, 173930. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejphar.2021.173930
Physical, electrochemical and biological evaluations of spin-coated ε-polycaprolactone thin films containing alumina/graphene/carbonated hydroxyapatite/titania for tissue engineering applications
International Journal of Pharmaceutics / Jul 01, 2020
Afifi, M., Ahmed, M. K., Fathi, A. M., & Uskoković, V. (2020). Physical, electrochemical and biological evaluations of spin-coated ε-polycaprolactone thin films containing alumina/graphene/carbonated hydroxyapatite/titania for tissue engineering applications. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 585, 119502. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpharm.2020.119502
On Science of Metaphors and the Nature of Systemic Reasoning
World Futures / Apr 20, 2009
Uskoković, V. (2009). On Science of Metaphors and the Nature of Systemic Reasoning. World Futures, 65(4), 241–269. https://doi.org/10.1080/02604020701852885
Synthesis and characterization of nanoparticulate niobium- and zinc-doped bioglass-ceramic/chitosan hybrids for dental applications
Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology / Jan 07, 2021
Uskoković, V., Abuna, G., Ferreira, P., Wu, V. M., Gower, L., Pires-de-Souza, F. C. P., Murata, R. M., Sinhoreti, M. A. C., & Geraldeli, S. (2021). Synthesis and characterization of nanoparticulate niobium- and zinc-doped bioglass-ceramic/chitosan hybrids for dental applications. Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology, 97(2), 245–258. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10971-020-05442-5
Antimicrobial hydroxyapatite–gelatin–silica composite pastes with tunable setting properties
Journal of Materials Chemistry B / Jan 01, 2017
Uskoković, V., Ghosh, S., & Wu, V. M. (2017). Antimicrobial hydroxyapatite–gelatin–silica composite pastes with tunable setting properties. Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 5(30), 6065–6080. https://doi.org/10.1039/c7tb01794d
Altered self-assembly and apatite binding of amelogenin induced by N-terminal proline mutation
Archives of Oral Biology / Apr 01, 2011
Zhu, L., Uskoković, V., Le, T., DenBesten, P., Huang, Y., Habelitz, S., & Li, W. (2011). Altered self-assembly and apatite binding of amelogenin induced by N-terminal proline mutation. Archives of Oral Biology, 56(4), 331–336. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.archoralbio.2010.10.017
Challenges for the Modern Science in its Descend Towards Nano Scale
Current Nanoscience / Aug 01, 2009
Uskokovic, V. (2009). Challenges for the Modern Science in its Descend Towards Nano Scale. Current Nanoscience, 5(3), 372–389. https://doi.org/10.2174/157341309788921381
THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF COLLOID SCIENCE AND SELF-ASSEMBLY PHENOMENA REVISITED
Reviews in Chemical Engineering / Jan 01, 2007
Uskoković, V. (2007). THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF COLLOID SCIENCE AND SELF-ASSEMBLY PHENOMENA REVISITED. Reviews in Chemical Engineering, 23(5). https://doi.org/10.1515/revce.2007.23.5.301
Synthesis of Lanthanum-Strontium Manganites by a Hydroxide-Precursor Co-Precipitation Method in Solution and in Reverse Micellar Microemulsion
Materials Science Forum / Sep 01, 2005
Uskoković, V., Makovec, D., & Drofenik, M. (2005). Synthesis of Lanthanum-Strontium Manganites by a Hydroxide-Precursor Co-Precipitation Method in Solution and in Reverse Micellar Microemulsion. Materials Science Forum, 494, 155–160. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.494.155
Calcium phosphate nanoparticles: a future therapeutic platform for the treatment of osteomyelitis?
Therapeutic Delivery / Jun 01, 2013
Desai, T. A., & Uskoković, V. (2013). Calcium phosphate nanoparticles: a future therapeutic platform for the treatment of osteomyelitis? Therapeutic Delivery, 4(6), 643–645. https://doi.org/10.4155/tde.13.33
Nanomedicine for the poor: a lost cause or an idea whose time has yet to come?
Nanomedicine / Jun 01, 2021
Uskoković, V. (2021). Nanomedicine for the poor: a lost cause or an idea whose time has yet to come? Nanomedicine, 16(14), 1203–1218. https://doi.org/10.2217/nnm-2021-0024
Amelogenin in Enamel Tissue Engineering
Engineering Mineralized and Load Bearing Tissues / Jan 01, 2015
Uskoković, V. (2015). Amelogenin in Enamel Tissue Engineering. In Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology (pp. 237–254). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-22345-2_13
Co-creation of experiential qualities
Pragmatics and Cognition / Oct 19, 2011
Uskoković, V. (2011). Co-creation of experiential qualities. Pragmatics & Cognition, 19(3), 562–589. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1075/pc.19.3.08usk
Applications of Alginate-Based Nanomaterials in Enhancing the Therapeutic Effects of Bee Products
Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences / Apr 11, 2022
Al-Hatamleh, M. A. I., Alshaer, W., Hatmal, M. M., Lambuk, L., Ahmed, N., Mustafa, M. Z., Low, S. C., Jaafar, J., Ferji, K., Six, J.-L., Uskoković, V., & Mohamud, R. (2022). Applications of Alginate-Based Nanomaterials in Enhancing the Therapeutic Effects of Bee Products. Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences, 9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmolb.2022.865833
Gold nanoparticles conjugated with anti-CD133 monoclonal antibody and 5-fluorouracil chemotherapeutic agent as nanocarriers for cancer cell targeting
RSC Advances / Jan 01, 2021
Mohd-Zahid, M. H., Zulkifli, S. N., Che Abdullah, C. A., Lim, J., Fakurazi, S., Wong, K. K., Zakaria, A. D., Ismail, N., Uskoković, V., Mohamud, R., & Z. A, I. (2021). Gold nanoparticles conjugated with anti-CD133 monoclonal antibody and 5-fluorouracil chemotherapeutic agent as nanocarriers for cancer cell targeting. RSC Advances, 11(26), 16131–16141. https://doi.org/10.1039/d1ra01093j
Education
Jožef Stefan Institute
PhD, Nanotechnologies/Materials Science / September, 2006
University of Kragujevac
MSc, Materials science / July, 2003
University of Belgrade
BSc, Physical chemistry / July, 2001
Experience
San Diego State University
Lecturer / July, 2021 — Present
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