Publications
Publications 2024
Pharmaceutical technology, Nanotechnology & Physical pharmacy
Botsula, I.; Sсhavikin, J.; Heinämäki, J.; Laidmäe, I.; Mazur, M.; Raal, A.; Koshovyi, O.; Kireyev, I.; Chebanov, V. (2024). Application of nanofiber-based drug delivery systems in improving anxiolytic effect of new 1,2,3-triazolo-1,4-benzodiazepine derivatives. European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 195, 1−13. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2024.106712.
Botsula, I.; Koshovyi, O.; Kireyev, I.; Mazur, M.; Chebanov, V.; Heinämäki, J.; Raal, A. (2024). Semi-solid extrusion 3D printing of functionalized polyethylene oxide gels loaded with 1,2,3-triazolo-1,4-benzodiazepine nanofibers and valine-modified motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca L.) dry extract. Sciencerise: Pharmaceutical Science, 2024 (1), 40−48. DOI: 10.15587/2519-4852.2024.299205 .
Hokkala, E.; Strachan, C. J.; Agopov, M.; Järvinen, E.; Semjonov, K.; Heinämäki, J.; Yliruusi, J.; Svanbäck, S. (2024). Thermodynamic solubility measurement without chemical analysis. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 653, 123890. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.123890.
Haghighat Bayan, M.A.; Rinoldi, C.; Rybak, D.; Zargarian, S.S.; Zakrzewska, A.; Cegielska, O.; Põhako-Palu, K.; Zhang, S.; Stobnicka-Kupiec, A.; Górny, R.L.; Nakielski, P.; Kogermann, K.; De Sio, L.; Ding, B.; Pierini, F. (2024). Engineering surgical face masks with photothermal and photodynamic plasmonic nanostructures for enhancing filtration and on-demand pathogen eradication. Biomaterials Science. DOI: 10.1039/d3bm01125a.
Hinnu, Mariliis; Putrinš, Marta; Kogermann, Karin; Kaldalu, Niilo; Tenson, Tanel (2024). Fluorescent reporters give new insights into antibiotics-induced nonsense and frameshift mistranslation. Scientific Reports, 14 (1). DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-57597-8.
Ramos, Celia; Lorenz, Kairi; Putrins, Marta; Hind, Charlotte K.; Meos, Andres; Laidmae, Ivo; Tenson, Tanel; Sutton, J. Mark; Mason, A. James; Kogermann, Karin (2024). Fibrous matrices facilitate pleurocidin killing of wound associated bacterial pathogens. European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 192, ARTN 106648. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2023.106648.
Pharmacognosy & Pharmaceutical biology
Koshovyi, O.; Komisarenko, M.; Osolodchenko, T.; Komissarenko, A.; Mändar, R.; Kõljalg, S.; Heinämäki, J.; Raal, A. (2024). Eucalypt Extracts Prepared by a No-Waste Method and Their 3D-Printed Dosage Forms Show Antimicrobial and Anti-Inflammatory Activity. Plants, 13 (6), 2−20. DOI: 10.3390/plants13060754.
Sepp, J.; Koshovyi, O.; Jakstas, V.; Žvikas, V.; Botsula, I.; Kireyev, I.; Tsemenko, K.; Kukhtenko, O.; Kogermann, K.; Heinämäki, J.; Raal, A. (2024). Phytochemical, Technological, and Pharmacological Study on the Galenic Dry Extracts Prepared from German Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.) Flowers. Plants, 13 (3), 1−16. DOI: 10.3390/plants13030350.
Sepp, J.; Koshovyi, O.; Jakštas, V.; Žvikas, V.; Botsula, I.; Kireyev, I.; Severina, H.; Kukhtenko, O.; Põhako-Palu, K.; Kogermann, K.; Heinämäki, J.; Raal, A. (2024). Phytochemical, Pharmacological, and Molecular Docking Study of Dry Extracts of Matricaria discoidea DC. with Analgesic and Soporific Activities. Biomolecules, 14 (3), 1−22. DOI: 10.3390/biom14030361.
Sepp, J.; Shepeleva, O.; Kask, A.; Nelis, G.; Huttunen, A.P.; Kogermann, K.; Heinämäki, J.; Koshovyi, O.; Raal, A. (2024). Production, marketing and consumption of herbal drugs in Estonia. Journal of Applied Research On Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, 40, 1−8. DOI: 10.1016/j.jarmap.2024.100544.
Nguyen, Quang Hung; Nguyen, Thanh Tung; Do, Van Truong; Chu, Thi Thu Ha; Tran, Huy Thai; Nguyen, Sinh Khang; Nguyen, Phuong Hanh; Nguyen, Thi Hien; Le, Ngoc Diep; Nguyen, Duc Thinh; Nguyen, Thi Phuong Thao; Nguyen, Van Phuong; Nguyen, Thai An; Koshovyi, O.; Raal, A. (2024). New insights into the chemical composition of Piper spp. collected in the northern region of Vietnam. Biochemical Systematics and Ecology, 112, ARTN 104770.
DOI: 10.1016/j.bse.2023.104770.
Sahu, A.R.; Raal, A. (2024). Usage of exotic plant species by native people in the Bargarh district of Western Odisha, India: an ethnobotanical study. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. DOI: 10.1007/s10722-024-01919-2
Social pharmacy & Clinical pharmacy
Lukačišinová, A.; Reissigová, J.; Ortner-Hadžiabdić, M.; Brkic, J.; Okuyan, B.; Volmer, D.; Tadić, I.; Modamio, P.; Mariño, E. L.; Tachkov, K.; Liperotti, R.; Onder, G.; Finne-Soveri, H.; van Hout, H.; Howard, E. P.; Fialová, D. (2024). Prevalence, country-specific prescribing patterns and determinants of benzodiazepine use in community-residing older adults in 7 European countries. BMC Geriatrics, 24 (1), 1−13. DOI: 10.1186/s12877-024-04742-7.
Tuula, A.; Merks, P.; Waszyk-Nowaczyk, M.; Drozd, M.; Petrova, G.; Viola, R.; Bobrova, V.; Scott, M.; Oona, M.; Volmer, D. (2024). Evaluation of medication safety assessment tools for pharmacist-led medication reviews: the Eastern European pilot project. Frontiers in Pharmacology, 15, 1348400. DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1348400.
Publications 2023
Pharmaceutical technology, Nanotechnology & Physical pharmacy
Koshovyi, O.; Heinämäki, J.; Laidmäe, I.; Sandler Topelius, N.; Grytsyk, A.; Raal, A. (2023). Semi-solid extrusion 3D-printing of eucalypt extract-loaded polyethylene oxide gels intended for pharmaceutical applications. Annals of 3D Printed Medicine, 12, 100123, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.stlm.2023.100123
Koshovyi, O.; Heinämäki, J.; Raal, A.; Laidmäe, I.; Sandler Topelius, N.; Komisarenko, M.; Komissarenko, A. (2023). Pharmaceutical 3D-printing of nanoemulsified eucalypt extracts and their antimicrobial activity. European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 187, 106487, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejps.2023.106487.
Gharbi, A.; Oudadesse, H.; el Feki, H.; Cheikhrouhou-Koubaa, W.; Chatzistavrou, X.; Rau, J.V.; Heinämäki, J.; Antoniac, I.; Ashammakhi, N.; Derbel, N. (2023). High Boron Content Enhances Bioactive Glass Biodegradation. Journal of Functional Biomaterials, 14 (7), 364. DOI: 10.3390/jfb14070364.
Valoppi, F.; Schavikin, J.; Lassila, P.; Laidmäe, I.; Heinämäki, J.; Hietala, S.; Haeggström, E.; Salmi, A. (2023). Formation and characterization of oleogels obtained via direct dispersion of ultrasound-enhanced electrospun nanofibers and cold milling. Food Structure, 37, 1−9. DOI: 10.1016/j.foostr.2023.100338.
Lorenz, K.; Preem, L.; Sagor, K.; Putrinš, M.; Tenson, T.; Kogermann, K. (2023). Development of In Vitro and Ex Vivo Biofilm Models for the Assessment of Antibacterial Fibrous Electrospun Wound Dressings. Molecular Pharmaceutics 20 (2), 1230-1246. DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut. 2c00902.
Pharmacognosy & Pharmaceutical biology
Koshovyi, O.; Vlasova, I.; Laur, H.; Kravchenko, G.; Krasilnikova, O.; Granica. S.; Piwowarski, J.P.; Heinämäki, J.; Raal, A. (2023). Chemical composition and insulin-resistance activity of arginine-loaded American Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Aiton, Ericaceae) leaf extracts. Pharmaceutics, 15, 2528, 1-18. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics15112528
Raal, A.; Rusalepp, L.; Chiru, T.; Ciobanu, N.; Talvistu, K.; Shusta, M.; Koshovyi, O.; Püssa, T. (2023) Polyphenolic compounds and antioxidant activity of Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.). Phyton – International Journal of Experimental Botany, 1-15. DOI: 10.32604/phyton.2023.042723
Koshovyi, O.; Vlasova, I.; Jakštas, V.; Vilkickytė, G.; Žvikas, V.; Hrytsyk, R.; Grytsyk, L.; Raal, A. (2023). American Cranberry (Oxycoccus macrocarpus (Ait.) Pursh) Leaves Extract and Its Amino-Acids Preparation: The Phytochemical and Pharmacological Study. Plants, 12, 2010. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12102010
Koshovyi, O.; Vlasova, I.; Jakštas, V.; Vilkickytė, G.; Žvikas, V.; Hrytsyk, R.; Grytsyk, L.; Raal, A. (2023). American Cranberry (Oxycoccus macrocarpus (Ait.) Pursh) Leaves Extract and Its Amino-Acids Preparation: The Phytochemical and Pharmacological Study. Plants, 12, 2010.
Rustemkulov, A., Gontova, T., Makhatova, B., Rustemkulova, A., Gemedzhieva, N., Shormanova, A., Starchenko, G., Raal, A., Datkhaev, U., & Koshovyi, O. (2023). Macroscopic and microscopic analysis of Alfredia nivea KAR. & KIR herb. ScienceRise: Pharmaceutical Science, (1(41), 41–49. https://doi.org/10.15587/2519-4852.2023.274766
Social pharmacy & Clinical pharmacy
Teder, K.; Karjagin, J.; Antoniak, K.M.; Saar, M.; Volmer, D. (2023). Development of an Administration Guideline of Oral Medicines to patients with dysphagia. Medicina, 59, 1913, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina59111913
Jõgi, R.; Timonen, J.; Saastamoinen, L.; Laius, O.; Volmer, D. (2023). Implementation of European Cross-border Electronic Prescription and Electronic Dispensing Service: Cross-sectional Survey. J. Med. Internet. Res. 25: e42453 doi: 10.2196/42453
Publications 2022
Pharmaceutical technology, Nanotechnology & Physical pharmacy
Kangro, K.; Kurašin, M.; Gildemann, K.; Sankovski, E.; Žusinaite. E.; Lello, L.S.; Pert, R.; Kavak, A.; Poikalainen, V.; Lepasalu, L.; Kuusk, M.; Pau, R.; Piiskop, S.; Rom, S.; Oltjer, R.; Tiirik, K.; Kogermann, K.; Plaas, M.; Tiirats, T.; Aasmäe, B.; Plaas, M.; Mumm, K.; Krinka, D.; Talpsep, E.; Kadaja, M.; Gerhold, J.M.; Planken, A.; Toyer, A.; Merits, A.; Männik, A.; Ustav, M. Jr., Ustav, M. (2022). Bovine colostrum-derived antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 show great potential to serve as prophylactic agents. PLoS ONE 17(6): e0268806. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone. 0268806.
Cegielska, O.; Sierakowski, M.; Sajkiewicz, P.; Lorenz, K.; Kogermann, K. (2022). Mucoadhesive brinzolamide-loaded nanofibers for alternative glaucoma treatment. European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 180, 48-62. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejpb.2022.09.008.
Ivask, A.; Ahonen, M.; Kogermann, K. (2022). Antimicrobial nano coatings. Nanomaterials, 12(23), 4338; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12234338.
Partheniadis, I.; Stathakis, G.; Tsalavouti, D.; Heinämäki, J.; Nikolakakis, I. (2022). Essential oil—loaded nanofibers for pharmaceutical and biomedical applications: A systematic mini-review. Pharmaceutics, 14 (9), 1−24. DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14091799.
Hokkala, E.; Strachan, C.J.; Agopov, M.; Semjonov, K.; Heinämäki, J.; Yliruusi, J.; Svanbäck, S. (2022). Fast imaging-based single particle analysis method for solubility determination. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 624, 1−8. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.121976.
Partheniadis, I.; Athanasiou, K.; Laidmäe, I.; Heinämäki, J.; Nikolakakis, I. (2022). Physico-mechanical characterization and tablet compression of theophylline nanofibrous mats prepared by conventional and ultrasound enhanced electrospinning. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 616, 121558, 1-16; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.121558
Duong, T.T.; Hai Yen, T.T., Nguyen, L.T.; Nguyen, T.-D.; Nguyen, T.-Q.-T.; Nghiem, T.-H.-L.; Pham, T.T.; Raal, A.; Heinämäki, J.; Pham, T.-M.-H. (2022). Berberine-loaded liposomes for oral delivery: Preparation, physicochemical characterization and in-vivo evaluation in an endogenous hyperlipidemic animal model. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 616, 121525, 1-12; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.121525
Hinnu, M.; Putrins, M.; Kogermann, K.; Bumann, D.; Tenson, T. (2022). Making antimicrobial susceptibility testing more physiologically relevant with biocarbonate?. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, Suspectibility 66 (5), e02412-21; https://doi.org/10.1128/aac.02412-21
Laidmäe, I.; Aint, A.; Uibo, R. (2022). Growth of MIN-6 cells on salmon fibrinogen scaffold improves insuliin secretion. Pharmaceutics, 14 (5), 1-13; 10.3390/pharmaceutics14050941
Pharmacognosy & Pharmaceutical biology
Drenkhan, R.; Kaldmäe, H.; Silm, M.; Adamson, K.; Bleive, U.; Aluvee, A.; Erik, M.; Raal, A. (2022). Comparative analyses of bioactive compounds in Inonotus obliquus conks growing on Alnus and Betula. Biomolecules 12, 1178, 1-11; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom12091178
Huzio, N.; Grytsyk, A.; Raal, A.; Grytsyk, L.; Koshovyi, O. (2022) Phytochemical and pharmacological research in Agrimonia eupatoria L. herb extract with anti-Inflammatory and hepatoprotective properties. Plants 11, 2371, 1-16. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants11182371
Raal, A.; Jaama, M.; Utt, M.; Püssa, T.; Žvikas, V.; Jakštas, V.; Koshovyi, O.; Nguyen, K.V.; Thi
Nguyen, H. (2022). The phytochemical profile and anticancer activity of Anthemis tinctoria and Angelica sylvestris used in Estonian ethnomedicine. Plants 11, 994, 1-14.
https://doi.org/10.3390/plants11070994
Kravchenko, G.; Krasilnikova, O.; Raal, A.; Mazen, M.; Chaika, N.; Kireyev, I.; Grytsyk, A.; Koshovyi, O. (2022). Arctostaphylos uva-ursi L. leaves extract and its modified cysteine preparation for the management of insulin resistance: chemical analysis and bioactivity. Nat. Prod. Bioprospect. 12, 30 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13659-022-00352-1
Goryacha, O.V.; Kovaleva, A.M.; Raal, A.; Ilina, T.V.; Koshovyi, O.M.; Shovlova, Z.V. (2022). Elemental composition of Dasiphora fructicosa (L.) Rybd. varieties. The Open Agriculture Journal 16, e187433152201240; 10.2174/18743315-v16-e2201240
Hoang, T.H.X.; Nguyen, T.H.; Huong, P.T.; Raal, A.; Nguyen H.T. (2022). Quantitative determination of 2-methoxypancracine in Hippeastrum reticulatum bulbs by HPLC-DAD. Pharmaceutical Chemistry Journal 56, 487-492; https://doi.org/10.1007/s11094-022-02666-3
Kovaleva, A.; Raal, A.; Ilina, T.; Osmachko, A.; Goryacha, O.; Omelyanchik, L.; Koshovyi, O. (2022). Carboxylic acids in the flowers of Veronica Spicata L. and Veronica Incana L. ScienceRise: Pharmaceutical Science, 1 (35), 37–43; https://doi.org/10.15587/2519-4852.2022.253541
Social pharmacy & Clinical pharmacy
Bobrova, V.; Fialová, D.; Desselle, S.; Heinämäki, J.; Volmer, D. (2022). Identifying potential drug-related problems among geriatric patients with use of an integrated clinical decision support tool. Frontiers in Pharmacology 13, 761787, 1-10; DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.761787
Sepp, K.; Volmer, D. (2022). Experiences and expectations of ethnic minorities and majorities
towards community pharmacy medicines-related services in Estonia. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public
Health 19, 4755, 1-12; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19084755
Sepp, K.; Cavaco, A; Volmer, D. (2022). The principles of person-centredness in quality patient care-evaluation of the Community Pharmacy Services Quality Guidelines in Estonia. Int. J. Health Plann. Mgmt. 1-14; https://doi.org/10.1002/hpm.3567
Tuula, A.; Sepp, K.; Volmer, D. (2022). E-solutions in Estonian community pharmacies: A literature review. Digital Health 8; doi:10.1177/20552076221113731
Lubi, K.; Raal, A.; Taba, P. (2022). Ethnic identity in transition: the potential impact of ethnicity
on chronic illness’ medication adherence in post-Soviet country. Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities 9, 1089–1095; https://doi.org/10.1007/s40615-021-01048-x
Kardas, P.; Bago, M.; Barnestein-Fonseca, P.; Garuolienė, K.; Granas, A.G.; Gregório, J.; Hadžiabdić, M.O.; Kostalova, B.; Leiva-Fernández, F.; Lewek, P.; Mala-Ladova, K.; Schneider, M.P.; van Boven, J.F.M.; Volmer, D.; Ziampara, I.; Ágh, T. (2022). Reimbursed medication adherence enhancing interventions in 12 european countries: Current state of the art and future challenges. Frontiers in Pharmacology 13:944829, 1-17; doi: 10.3389/fphar.2022.944829
2021 Publications
Pharmaceutical technology, Nanotechnology & Physical pharmacy
Diltemiz, S.E.; Tavafoghi, M.; de Barros, N.R.; Kanada, M.; Heinämäki, J.; Contag, C.; Seidlits, S.; Ashammakhi, N. (2021). Use of artificial cells as drug carriers (review article). Materials Chemistry Frontiers, 1-22; DOI: 10.1039/d1qm00717c
Anderspuk, H.; Viidik, L.; Olado, K.; Kogermann, K.; Juppo, A.; Heinämäki, J.; Laidmäe, I. (2021). Effects of crosslinking on the physical solid-state and dissolution properties of 3D-printed theophylline tablets. Annals of 3D Printed Medicine, 4 100031, 1-8; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.stlm.2021.100031
Viidik, L.; Vesala, J.; Laitinen, R.; Korhonen, O.; Ketolainen, J.; Aruväli, J.; Kirsimäe, K.; Kogermann, K.; Heinämäki, J.; Laidmäe, I.; Ervasti, T. (2021). Preparation and characterization of hot-melt extruded polycaprolactone-based filaments intended for 3D-printing of tablets. European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 158, 105619, 1-8; DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2020.105619
Laidmäe, I.; Meos, A.; Alainezhad Kjærvik, I.; Ingebrigtsen, S.G.; Škalko-Basnet, N.; Kirsimäe, K.; Romann, T.; Joost, U.; Kisand, V.; Kogermann, K. (2021). Electrospun amphiphilic nanofibers as templates for in situ preparation of chloramphenicol-loaded liposomes. Pharmaceutics, 13, 1742, 1-22; https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics13111742
Ramos, C.; Lanno G.-M.; Laidmäe, I.; Meos, A.; Härmas R.; Kogermann, K. (2021). High humidity electrospinning of porous fibers for tuning the release of drug delivery systems. International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials, 70, 12, 880-892; https://doi.org/10.1080/00914037.2020.1765361
Tedersoo, L.; Küngas, R.; Oras, E.; Köster, K.; Eenmaa, H.; Leijen, Ä.; Pedaste, M.; Raju, M.; Astapova, A.; Lukner, H.; Kogermann, K.; Sepp, T. (2021). Data sharing practices and data availability upon request differ across scientific disciplines. Scientific Data 8, 192, 1-11; https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-021-00981-0
Kangro, K.; Kurašin, M.; Gildemann, K.; Sankovski, E.; Žusinaite, E.; Sandra Lello, L.; Pert, R.; Kavak, A.; Poikalainen, V.; Lepasalu, L.; Kuusk, M.; Pau, R.; Piiskop, S.; Rom, S.; Oltjer, R.; Tiirik, K.; Kogermann, K.; Plaas, M.; Tiirats, T.; Aasmäe, B.; Plaas, M.; Krinka, D.; Talpsep, E.; Kadaja, M.; Gerhold, J.M.; Planken, A.; Tover, A.; Merits, A.; Männik, A.; Ustav Jr, M.; Ustav, M. (2021). Bovine colostrum derived antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 show great potential to serve as a prophylactic agent. MedRxiv, 1-20; https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.06.08.21258069
Duong, T.T.; Isomäki, A.; Paaver, U.; Laidmäe, I.; Tõnisoo, A.; Hai Yen, T.T., Kogermann, K.; Raal, A.; Heinämäki, J.; Hue Pham, T.-M. (2021). Nanoformulation and evaluation of oral berberine-loaded liposomes. Molecules 26, 2591, 1-18; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26092591
De la Paz, N.; Fernández, M.; López, O.; Garcia, C.; Nogueira, A.; Torres, L.; Turiño, W.; Heinämäki, J. (2021). Spray drying of chitosan acid salts: process development, scaling up and physicochemical material characterization. Marine Drugs 19, 329, 1-16; https://doi.org/10.3390/
md19060329
De Sio, L.; Ding, B.; Focsan, M.; Kogermann, K.; Pascoal-Faria, P.; Petronela, F.; Mitchell, G.; Zussman, E.; Pierini, F. (2021). Personalized reusable face masks with smart nano-assisted destruction of pathogens for COVID-19: A visionary road. Chemistry – A European Journal 27, 6112-6130; doi.org/10.1002/chem.202004875
Pharmacognosy & Pharmaceutical biology
Nguyen, Khan Viet; Nguyen, Thu Oanh; Ho, Duc Viet; Heinämäki, Jyrki; Raal, Ain; Nguyen, Hoai Thi (2021). In vitro acetylcholinesterase inhibitory and antioxidant activity of Alphonsea tonkinensis A.DC. Natural Product Communications 16 (9), 1-5; DOI: 10.1177/1934578X211042134
Nguyen, Khan Viet; Ho, Duc Viet; Le, Anh Tuan; Heinämäki, Jyrki; Raal, Ain; Nguyen, Hoai Thi (2021). Secondary metabolites from Alphonsea tonkinensis A.DC. showing inhibition of nitric oxide production and cytotoxic activity. Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacognosy Research, 9, 1, 24-32; http://jppres.com/jppres
Nguyen, Quoc Binh; Nguyen, Thanh Tung; Nguyen, Phuong Hanh; Luu, Hong Truong; Nguyen, Hieu Cuong; Kieu, Thi Hoai; Nguyen, Viet Than; Raal, Ain (2021). Chemical composition of essential oils from the leaves, stems and roots of Aristolochia petelotii O.C. Schmidt growing in Vietnam. Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants, 24, 1-8; DOI: 10.1080/0972060X.2021.1987335
Nguyen, Thanh Tung; Nguyen, Viet Than; Nguyen, Quang Hung; Raal, Ain (2021). The chemical investigation of four Balanophora species and cytotoxicity with Inhibition of NO production. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research & Allied Sciences, 10, 2, 1-9; https://doi.org/10.51847/rR1GviyLsl
Koshovyi, O.; Raal, A.; Kireyev, I.; Tryshchuk, N.; Ilina, T.; Romanenko, Y.; Kovalenko, S.M.; Bunyatyan, N. (2021). Phytochemical and psychotropic research of motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca L.) modified dry extracts. Plants 10, 230, 1-17; https://doi.org/10.3390/plants10020230
Doan, T.Q.; Ho, D.V.; Le, N.T.; Le, A.T.; Phan, K.V.; Nguyen, H.T.; Raal, A. (2021). Chemical composition and anti-inflammatory activity of the essential oil from the leaves of Limnocitrus littoralis (Miq.) Swingle from Vietnam. Natural Product Research 35, 9, 1550-1554; https://doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2019.1652286
Sahu, A.R.; Sahu, M.; Raal, A. (2021). An ethnobotanical study on native plants of Bargarh District of Western Odisha, India in relieving urogenital ailments. Ethnobotany Research & Applications
21, 29, 1-11; http://www.ethnobotanyjournal.org/index.php/era/article/view/2591
Tung, N.T.; Hung, N.Q.; Luyen, N.T.; Dat, N.T.; Püssa, T.; LRusalepp, L; Ilisson, M.; Raal, A. (2021). Chemical constituents and biological activities of Balanophora fungosa varietas globosa growing in Vietnam, as well as comparative chromatography with some species of the genus Balanophora J. R. & G. Forst. Proceedings of the Estonian Academy of Sciences 70, 1, 40–50; https://doi.org/10.3176/proc.2021.1.01
Social pharmacy & Clinical pharmacy
Sepp, K.; Cavaco, A.M.; Raal, A.; Volmer, D. (2021). Profession driven improvement of the quality of pharmacy practice - Implementation of community pharmacy services Quality Guidelines in Estonia. Healthcare, 9, 804, 1-24; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare9070804
Sepp, K.; Volmer, D. (2021). Use of face-to-face assessment methods in e-learning - An example of an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) test. Pharmacy, 9, 104, 1-9; https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmacy9030144
Tuula, A.; Volmer, D.; Jõhvik, L.; Rutkovska, I.; Treciokiene, I.; Merks, P.; Waszyk-Nowaczyk, M.; Drozd, M.; Tatarevic, A.; Radovanlija, M.; Pacadi, C.; Meštrovic, A.; Viola, R.; Soós, G.; Rais, C.; Táerel, A.-E.; Kuzelova, M.; Zare, M.; Peymani, P.; Oona, M.; Scott, M. (2021). Factors facilitating and hindering development of a medication use review service in Eastern Europe and Iran - Cross-sectional exploratory study. Healthcare, 9, 1207, 1-11; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare9091207
Teder, K.; Jõhvik, L.; Meos, A.; Saar, M.; Visbek, A.; Volmer, D.; Karjagin, J. (2021). Solid oral medications' suitability for use in enteral feeding tubes. Nursing Critical Care, 1-8; DOI: 10.1111/nicc.12729
Lubi, K.; Sepp, K.; Rass, H.; Roostar, K.; Volmer, D. (2021). A qualitative study of the challenges in rearranging community pharmacy service provision during the COVID-19 public health emergency: The prism of social practice theory. Public Health in Practice, 2, 1-7; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhip.2021.100212
Lubi, K.; Raal, A.; Taba, P. (2021). Ethnic identity in transition: the potential impact of ethnicityon chronic illness’ medication adherence in post-Soviet country. Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities 1-7; https://doi.org/10.1007/s40615-021-01048-x
Volmer, D.; Sepp, K.; Raal, A. (2021). Students’ feedback on the development of a competency-based pharmacy education (CBPE) at the University of Tartu, Estonia. Pharmacy 9, 45, 1-16; https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmacy9010045
Sepp, K.; Tuula, A.; Bobrova, V.; Volmer, D. (2021). Primary health care policy and vision for community pharmacy and pharmacists in Estonia. Pharmacy Practice 19, 2; https://dx.doi.org/10.18549/pharmpract.2021.2.2404
Teder, K.; Maddison, L.; Soeorg, H.; Meos, A.; Karjagin, J. (2021). The pharmacokinetic profile and bioavailability of enteral N-acetylcysteine in intensive care unit. Medicina 57, 1218, 1-12;
https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina57111218
Teder, K.; Jõhvik, L.; Meos, A., Saar, M.; Visbek, A.; Karjagin, J. (2021). Solid oral medications' suitability for use in enteral feeding tubes. Nursing in Critical Care 27 (5), 698-705; doi:10.1111/nicc.12729
2020 Publications
Pharmaceutical technology, Nanotechnology & Physical pharmacy
Akhmetova, A.; Lanno, G.-M.; Kogermann, K.; Malmsten, M.; Rades, T.; Heinz, A. (2020). Highly elastic and water stable zein microfibers as a potential drug delivery system for wound healing.
Pharmaceutics 12, 458, 1-19; doi:10.3390/pharmaceutics12050458
Ramos, C.; Lanno, G.-M.; Laidmäe, I.; Meos, A.; Härmas, R.; Kogermann, K. (2020). High humidity electrospinning of porous fibers for tuning the release of drug delivery systems. International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials https://doi.org/10.1080/00914037.2020.1765361
Lanno, G.-M.; Ramos, C.; Preem, L.; Putrinš, M.; Laidmäe, I.; Tenson, T.; Korgermann, K. (2020). Antibacterial porous electrospun fibers as skin scaffolds for wound healing applications. ACS Omega 2020, 5, 46, 30011–30022; https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.0c04402
De Sio, L.; Ding, B.; Focsan, M.; Kogermann, K.; Pascoal-Faria, P.; Petronella, F.; Mitchell, G.; Zussman, E.; Pierini, F. (2020). Personalized reusable face masks with smart nano‐assisted destruction of pathogens for COVID‐19: a visionary road. Chemistry – A European Journal 10.1002/chem.202004875; Link to VoR: https://doi.org/10.1002/chem.202004875
Partheniadis, I.; Nikolakakis, I.; Laidmäe, I.; Heinämäki, J. (2020). A Mini-Review: Needleless electrospinning of nanofibers for pharmaceutical and biomedical applications. MDPI Processes 8, 673, 1-20; doi:10.3390/pr8060673.
Pharmacognosy & Pharmaceutical biology
Nguyen, Khan Viet; Ho, Duc Viet; Le, Nhan Trong; Phan, Kiem Van; Heinämäki, Jyrki; Raal, Ain; Nguyen, Hoai Thi (2020). Flavonoids and alkaloids from the rhizomes of Zephyranthes ajax Hort. and their cytotoxicity. Scientific Reports 10, 1-6 (22193); www.nature.com/scientificreports; https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-78785-2
Raal, A.; Meos, A.; Hinrikus, T.; Heinämäki, J.; Romāne, E.; Gudienė, V.; Jakštas, V.; Koshovyi, O.; Kovaleva, A.; Fursenco, C.; Chiru, T.; Nguyen H.T. (2020). Dragendorff's reagent: Historical perspectives and current status of a versatile reagent introduced over 150 years ago at the University of Dorpat, Tartu, Estonia. Pharmazie 75, 299-306; doi: 10.1691/ph.2020.0438
Nguyen, Khan Viet; Ho, Duc Viet; Nguyen, Hien Minh; Do, Thao Thi; Phan, Kiem Van; Morita, Hiroyuki; Heinämäki, Jyrki; Raal, Ain; Nguyen, Hoai Thi (2020). Chiro-inositol derivatives from Chisocheton paniculatus showing inhibition of nitric oxide production. Journal of Natural Products, 83, 1201-1206. https://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.jnatprod.9b01239
Kapp, Karmen; Orav, Anne; Roasto, Mati; Raal, Ain; Püssa, Tõnu; Vuorela, Heikki; Tammela, Päivi; Vuorela, Pia (2020).
Composition and Antibacterial Effect of Mint Flavorings in Candies and Food Supplements.
Planta Medica, 1−8.10.1055/a-1158-1699 [ilmumas].
Le, N.T.; Ho, D.V.; Doan, T.Q.; Le, A.T.; Raal, A.; Usai, D.; Sanna, G.; Carta, A.; Rappelli, P.; Diaz, N.; Cappuccinelli, P.; Zanetti, S.; Nguyen, H.T.; Donadu, M.G. (2020).
Biological activities of essential oils from leaves of paramignya trimera (Oliv.) guillaum and limnocitrus littoralis (miq.) swingle.
Antibiotics, 9 (4).10.3390/antibiotics9040207.
Le, NT; Ho, DV; Doan, TQ; Le, AT; Raal, A; Usai, D; Madeddu, S; Marchetti, M; Rapelli, P; Diaz, N; Zanetti, S; Nguyen TH; Capuccinelli P; Donadu, PC (2020).
In Vitro Antimicrobial Activity of Essential Oil Extracted from Leaves of Leoheo domatiophorus Chaowasku, D.T. Ngo and H.T. Le in Vietnam.
Plants, 9 (453), 1−14.10.3390/plants9040453.
Tran, Linh; Ho, Duc; Le, Dung; Nguyen, Hoai; Raal, Ain (2020).
The effect of Pogostemon auricularius fractions and its compounds on some proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory molecules in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages.
American Journal of Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, 10 (1), 1−7.10.5455/ajpbp.20190920041706.
Social pharmacy & Clinical pharmacy
Sepp, K.; Kukk, C.; Cavaco, A.; Volmer, D. (2020). How involvement of community pharmacies improves accessibility to and awareness about flu vaccination? – An example from Estonia. Expert Reviews of Vaccines 19, 10, 983-990. https://doi.org/10.1080/14760584.2020.1825949
Chiru, Tatiana; Fursenco, Cornelia; Ciobanu, Nicolae; Dinu, Mihaela; Popescu, Emanuela; Ancuceanu, Robert; Volmer, Daisy; Raal, Ain (2020).
Use of medicinal plants in complementary treatment of the common cold and influenza – perception of pharmacy customers in Moldova and Romania.
Journal of Herbal Medicine, 100346.10.1016/j.hermed.2020.100346 [ilmumas].
2019 Publications
Pharmaceutical technology, Nanotechnology & Physical pharmacy
Viet Nguyen, K.; Laidmäe, I.; Kogermann, K.; Lust, A.; Meos, A.; Viet Ho, D.; Raal, A.; Heinämäki, J.; Thi Nguyen, H. (2019).
Preformulation study of electrospun haemanthamine-loaded amphiphilic nanofibers intended for a solid template for self-assembled liposomes.
Pharmaceutics, 11 (10), 499.10.3390/pharmaceutics11100499.
Hakkarainen, E.; Kõrkjas, A.; Laidmäe, I.; Lust, A.; Semjonov, K.; Kogermann, K.; Nieminen, H.J.; Salmi, A.; Korhonen, O.; Haeggström, E.; Heinämäki, J. (2019).
Comparison of traditional and ultrasoundenhanced electrospinning in fabricating nanofibrous drug delivery systems.
Pharmaceutics, 11 (10), 495.10.3390/pharmaceutics11100495.
Preem, L.; Bock, F.; Hinnu, M.; Putrins, M.; Sagor, K.; Tenson, T.; Meos, A.; Ostergaard, J.; Kogermann, K. (2019).
Monitoring of antimicrobial drug chloramphenicol release from electrospun nano- and microfiber mats using UV imaging and bacterial bioreporters.
Pharmaceutics, 11 (9), ARTN 487.10.3390/pharmaceutics11090487.
Paaver, U.; Heinämäki, J.; Kassamakov, I.; Ylitalo, T.; Hæggström, E.; Laidmäe, I.; Kogermann, K. (2019).
Quasi-dynamic dissolution of electrospun polymeric nanofibers loaded with piroxicam.
Pharmaceutics, 11 (10), 491.10.3390/pharmaceutics11100491.
Viidik, L.; Seera, D.; Antikainen, O.; Kogermann, K.; Heinämäki, J.; Laidmäe, I. (2019).
3D-printability of aqueous poly(ethylene oxide) gels.
European Polymer Journal, 120 (109206), 1−10.10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2019.08.033.
Pharmacognosy & Pharmaceutical biology
Doan Quoc Tuan; Ho Viet Duc; Le Trong Nhan; Le Tuan Anh; Nguyen Thi Hoai; Raal, Ain (2019).
Constituents of Essential Oils from the Leaves of Paramignya trimera (Oliv.) Guillaum from Vietnam.
Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants, 22 (2), 391−395.10.1080/0972060X.2019.1582362.
Doan, Thi Huong; Ho, Viet Duc; Le, Thi Bich Hien; Le, Tuan Anh; Pham, Thanh Ky; Nguyen, Thi Hoai; Raal, Ain (2019).
Two new abietane diterpenes huperphlegmarins A and B from Huperzia phlegmaria.
Natural Product Research, 33 (14), 2051−2059.10.1080/14786419.2018.1484462.
Duc Viet Ho; Hanh Nhu Thi Hoang; Hung Quoc Vo; Hien Minh Nguyen; Raal, Ain; Hoai Thi Nguyen (2019).
A new triterpene ester and other chemical constituents from the aerial parts of Anodendron paniculatum and their cytotoxic activity (vol 20, pg 188, 2017).
Journal of Asian Natural Products Research, 21 (7), 725−725.10.1080/10286020.2017.1359394.
Ho, Duc Viet; Tran, Linh Thuy Thi; Le, Dung Viet; Tran, Hung Manh; Le, Nhan Trong; Le, Anh Tuan; Nguyen, Hoai Thi; Raal, Ain (2019).
A new triterpene and a new phloroglucinol derivative from the aerial parts of Pogostemon auricularius.
Chemistry of Natural Compounds, 55 (5), 890−894.10.1007/s10600-019-02839-9.
Nguyen, Hoai Thi; Tran, Linh Thuy Thi; Ho, Duc Viet; Phan, Kiem Van; Raal, Ain; Morita, Hiroyuki (2019).
Three new inositol derivatives from Chisocheton paniculatus.
Tetrahedron Letters, 60 (28), 1841−1844.10.1016/j.tetlet.2019.06.015.
Tran, Linh Thuy Thi; Ho, Duc Viet; Le, Dung Viet; Van Phan, Kiem; Nguyen, Hoai Thi; Raal, Ain (2019).
Apoptosis-Inducing Effect of Pogostemin A Isolated from the Aerial Parts of Pogostemon auricularius Against the Human Lung Cancer Cells.
Journal of Biologically Active Products From Nature, 9 (5), 320−327.10.1080/22311866.2019.1687334.
Social pharmacy & Clinical pharmacy
Bobrova V.; Heinämäki J.; Honkanen O.; Desselle S.; Airaksinen M.; Volmer D. (2019).
Older adults using multi-dose dispensing exposed to risks of potentially inappropriate medications.
Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, 15, 1102−1106.10.1016/j.sapharm.2018.11.007.
Volmer, D.; Sepp, K.; Raal, A.; Atkinson, J. (2019).
Pharmacy Practice and Education in Estonia.
Pharmacy, 7 (3).10.3390/pharmacy7030087.
2018 Publications
Pharmaceutical technology, Nanotechnology & Physical pharmacy
Nieminen, H.J.; Laidmäe, I.; Salmi, A.; Rauhala, T.; Paulin, T.; Heinämäki, J.; Haeggström, E. (2018).
Ultrasound-enhanced electrospinning.
Scientific Reports, 8 (4437), 1−6.10.1038/s41598-018-22124-z.
Kogermann, K.; Lass, J.; Nellis, G.; Metsvaht, T.; Lutsar, I. (2018).
Age-appropriate formulations including pharmaceutical excipients in neonatal medicines.
Current Pharmaceutical Design, 23, 5779−5789.10.2174/1381612823666170926122613.
Zupančič, Š.; Preem, L.; Kristl, J.; Putrinš, M.; Tenson, T.; Kocbek, P.; Kogermann, K. (2018).
Impact of PCL nanofiber mat structural properties on hydrophilic drug release and antibacterial activity on periodontal pathogens.
European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 122, 347−358.10.1016/j.ejps.2018.07.024.
Semjonov, K.; Lust, A.; Kogermann, K.; Laidmäe, I.; Maunu, S.L.; Hirvonen, S.-P., Yliruusi, J.; Nurk, G.; Lust, E.; Heinämäki, J. (2018).
Melt-electrospinning as a method to improve the dissolution and physical stability of a poorly water-soluble drug.
European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 121, 260−268.10.1016/j.ejps.2018.06.004.
Semjonov, K.; Salm, M.; Lipiäinen, T.; Kogermann, K.; Lust, A.; Laidmäe, I.; Antikainen, O.; Strachan, C.J.; Ehlers, H.; Yliruusi, J.; Heinämäki, J. (2018).
Interdependence of particle properties and bulk powder behavior of indomethacin in quench-cooled molten two-phase solid dispersions.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 541 (1-2), 188−197.10.1016/j.ijpharm.2018.02.039.
Laidmae, I.; Erglis, K.; Cebers, A.; Janmey, P.A.; Uibo, R. (2018).
Salmon fibrinogen and chitosan scaffold for tissue engineering: in vitro and in vivo evaluation.
Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine, 29 (12), ARTN 182.10.1007/s10856-018-6192-8.
Pharmacognosy & Pharmaceutical biology
Linh Thuy Thi Tran; Duc Viet Ho; Dung Viet Le; Tran Manh Hung; Hoai Thi Nguyen; Raal, Ain (2018).
Three new phloroglucinol derivatives from the aerial parts of Pogostemon auricularius and their cytotoxic activity.
Phytochemistry Letters, 28, 88−92.10.1016/j.phytol.2018.09.016.
Nguyen T.H.; Ho V.D.; Raal A.; Morita H. (2018).
A new limonoid from Chisocheton paniculatus fruit collected in Vietnam and its NO production inhibitory activity.
Natural Product Communications, 13 (11), 1255−1257.10.1080/14786419.2018.1428600.
Nguyen, H.T.; Ho, D.V.; Nguyen P.D.Q.; Vo, H.Q.; Do, T.T.; Raal, Ain (2018).
Cytotoxic evaluation of compunds isolated from the aerial parts of Hedyotis pilulifera and methanol extract of Inonotus obliquus.
Natural Product Communications, 13 (8), 939−941.10.1177/1934578X1801300805.
Nguyen, Hoai Thi; Doan, Huong Thi; Ho, Duc Viet; Pham, Ky Thanh; Raal, Ain; Morita, Hiroyuki (2018).
Huperphlegmines A and B, two novel Lycopodium alkaloids with an unprecedented skeleton from Huperzia phlegmaria, and their acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activities.
Fitoterapia, 129, 267−271.10.1016/j.fitote.2018.07.016.
Nguyen, Hoai Thi; Tran, Linh Thuy Thi; Ho, Duc Viet; Le, Dung Viet; Raal, Ain; Morita, Hiroyuki (2018).
Pogostemins A-C, three new cytotoxic meroterpenoids from Pogostemon auricularius.
Fitoterapia, 130, 100−104.10.1016/j.fitote.2018.08.015.
Raal, A.; Relve, P.; Kõivupuu, M. (2018).
Modern beliefs regarding medicinal plants in Estonia.
Journal of Baltic Studies, 49 (3), 387−403.10.1080/01629778.2018.1453851.
Social pharmacy & Clinical pharmacy
Laius, O.; Pisarev ,H.; Volmer, D.; Kõks, S., Märtson, A., Maasalu, K. (2018).
Use of a national database as a tool to identify primary medication non-adherence: The Estonian ePrescription system.
Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, 14 (8), 776−783.10.1016/j.sapharm. 2017.10.003.
2017 Publications
Pharmaceutical technology, Nanotechnology & Physical pharmacy
Palo, M.; Kogermann, K.; Laidmäe, I.; Meos, A.; Preis, M.; Heinämäki, J.; Sandler, N. (2017).
Development of oromucosal dosage forms by combining electrospinning and inkjet printing.
Molecular Pharmaceutics, 14 (3), 802−820.10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.6b01054.
Heinämäki, J.; Pirttimaa, M.M.; Alakurtti, S.; Pitkänen, H.P.; Kanerva, H.; Hulkko, J.; Paaver, U.; Aruväli, J.; Yliruusi, J.; Kogermann, K. (2017).
Suberin fatty acids from outer birch bark: Isolation and physical material characterization.
Journal of Natural Products, 80, 916−924.10.1021/acs.jnatprod.6b00771.
Hautala, J.; Kääriäinen, T.; Hoppu, P.; Kemell, M.; Heinämäki, J.; Cameron, D.; George, S.; Juppo A.M. (2017).
Atomic layer deposition—A novel method for the ultrathin coating of minitablets. International
Journal of Pharmaceutics, 531, 47−58.10.1016/j.ijpharm.2017.08.010.
Preem, L.; Mahmoudzadeh, M.; Putrinš, M.; Meos, A.; Laidmäe, I.; Romann, T.; Aruväli, J.; Härmas, R.; Koivuniemi, A.; Bunker, A.; Tenson, T.; Kogermann, K. (2017).
Interactions between chloramphenicol, carrier polymers, and bacteria-implications for designing electrospun drug delivery systems countering wound infection.
Molecular Pharmaceutics, 14 (12), 4417−4430.10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.7b00524.
Ho, H.N.; Laidmäe, I.; Kogermann, K.; Lust, A.; Meos, A.; Nguyen, C.N.; Heinämäki, J. (2017).
Development of electrosprayed artesunate-loaded core–shell nanoparticles.
Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, 43 (7), 1134−1142.10.1080/03639045.2017.1300163.
Semjonov, K.; Kogermann, K.; Laidmäe, I.; Antikainen, O.; Strachan, C.J.; Ehlers, H.; Yliruusi, J.; Heinämäki, J. (2017).
The formation and physical stability of two-phase solid dispersion systems of indomethacin in supercooled molten mixtures with different matrix formers.
European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 97, 237−246.10.1016/j.ejps.2016.11.019.
Pharmacognosy & Pharmaceutical biology
Meos, Andres; Saks, Liis; Raal, Ain (2017).
Content of alkaloids in ornamental Papaver somniferum L. cultivars growing in Estonia.
Proceedings of the Estonian Academy of Sciences, 1, 34−39.10.3176/proc.2017.1.04.
Ho, Viet Duc; Hoang, Thi Nhu Hanh; Vo, Quoc Hung; Phan, Van Kiem; Le, Tuan Anh; Pham, Viet Ty; Nguyen, Minh Hien; Kodama, Takeshi; Ito, Takuya; Morita, Hiroyuki; Raal, Ain; Nguyen, Thi Hoai (2017).
Cycloartane-type triterpene glycosides anopanins A-C with monoacyl-digalactosylglycerols from Anodendron paniculatum.
Phytochemistry, 144, 113−118.10.1016/ j.phytochem.2017.09.004.
Nguyen, Hoai Thi; Ho, Duc Viet; Vo, Hung Quoc; Le, Anh Tuan; Nguyen, Hien Minh; Kodama, Takeshi; Ito, Takuya; Morita, Hiroyuki; Raal, Ain (2017).
Antibacterial activities of chemical constituents from the aerial parts of Hedyotis pilulifera.
Pharmaceutical biology, 55 (1), 787−791.10.1080/13880209.2017.1279673.
Rusalepp, Linda; Raal, Ain; Püssa, Tõnu; Mäeorg, Uno (2017).
Comparison of chemical composition of Hypericum perforatum and H. maculatum in Estonia.
Biochemical Systematics and Ecology, 73, 41−46.10.1016/j.bse.2017.06.004.
Nguyen, Thi Hoai; Ho, Viet Duc; Vo, Quoc Hung; Hoang, Xuan Huyen Trang; Kodoma, Takeshi; Ito, Takuya; Morita, Hiroyuki; Raal, Ain (2017).
The components from aerial parts of Sarcosperma affinis Gagnep. and their antibacterial activities.
Cogent Chemistry, 2, 1−8.10.1080/23312009.2016.1254421.
Meos, Andres; Zaharova, Irina; Kask, Marten; Raal, Ain (2017).
Content of ascorbic acid in common cowslip (Primula veris L.) compared to common food plants and orange juices.
Acta Biologica Cracoviensia Series Botanica, 59 (1), 1−14.10.1515/abcsb-2016-0020.
Sak, Katrin; Nguyen, Thi Hoai; Ho, VViet Duc; Do, Thi Thao; Raal, Ain (2017).
Cytotoxic effect of chamomile (Matricaria recutita) and marigold (Calendula officinalis) extract on human melanoma SKMEL-2 and epidermoid carcinoma KB cells.
Cogent Medicine, 4.
Social pharmacy & Clinical pharmacy
Volmer, D.; Sepp, K.; Veski, P.; Raal, A. (2017).
The Implementation of Pharmacy Competence Teaching in Estonia.
Pharmacy, 5 (2), 1−16.10.3390/pharmacy5020018.
Cavaco, A.; Schaafsma, E.; Bicer, B.K.; Sahne, B.S.; Volmer, D.; Ozcelikay, G.; Kurlovic, J.; Krauja, N.; Postma, M.; Yegenoglu, S. (2017).
Internet and computer use amongst European pharmacy undergraduates: Exploring similarities and differences.
Farmacia, 65 (3), 407−413.
Volmer, D.; Sepp, K.; Veski, P.; Raal, A. (2017).
The implementation of pharmacy competence teaching in Estonia.
Pharmacy, 5 (2), 1.10.3390/pharmacy5020018.
2016 Publications
Pharmaceutical technology, Nanotechnology & Physical pharmacy
Penkina, A.; Semjonov, K.; Hakola, M.; Vuorinen, S.; Repo, T.; Yliruusi, J.; Aruväli, J.; Kogermann, K.; Veski, P.; Heinämäki, J. (2016).
Towards improved solubility of poorly water-soluble drugs: cryogenic cogrinding of piroxicam with carrier polymers.
Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, 42 (3), 378−388.10.3109/03639045.2015.1054400.
Tamm, I.; Heinämäki, J.; Laidmäe, I.; Rammo, L.; Paaver, U.; Ingebrigtsen, S.G.; Škalko-Basnet, N.; Halenius, A.; Yliruusi, J.; Pitkänen, P.; Alakurtti, S.; Kogermann, K. (2016).
Development of suberin fatty acids and chloramphenicol-loaded antimicrobial electrospun nanofibrous mats intended for wound therapy.
Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 1−9.10.1016/j.xphs.2015.12.025.
Hautala, J.; Heinämäki, J.; Hietala, S.; Juppo A.M. (2016).
Development of novel flavored Eudragit® E films for feline minitablet coatings.
Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 34, 41−50.10.1016/j.jddst.2016.03.003.
Paaver, U.; Laidmäe, I.; Santos, H.A.; Yliruusi, J.; Aruväli, J.; Kogermann, K.; Heinämäki, J. (2016).
Development of a novel electrospun nanofibrous delivery system for poorly water-soluble β-sitosterol. Asian
Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 11 (4), 500−506.10.1016/j.ajps.2016.04.005.
Palo, M.; Kogermann, K.; Genina, N.; Fors, D.; Peltonen, J.; Heinämäki, J.; Sandler, N. (2016).
Quantification of caffeine and loperamide in printed formulations by infrared spectroscopy.
Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 34, 60−70.10.1016/j.jddst.2016.02.007.
Kogermann, K.; Putrinš, M.; Tenson, T. (2016).
Single-cell level methods for studying the effect of antibiotics on bacteria during infection.
European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 95, 2−16.10.1016/j.ejps.2016.08.042.
Pharmacognosy & Pharmaceutical biology
Volmer, D.; Raal, A.; Kalle, R.; Sõukand, R. (2016).
The use of Panax ginseng and its analogues among pharmacy customers in Estonia: a cross-sectional study.
Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica Drug Research, 73 (3), 795−802.
Raal, A.; Orav, A.; Nesterovitsch, J.; Maidla, K. (2016).
Analysis of carotenoids, flavonoids and essential oil of Calendula officinalis Cultivars growing in Estonia.
Natural Product Communications, 8, 1157−1160.
Raal, A.; Orav, A.; Gretchushnikova, T. (2016).
beta-Asarone content and essential oil composition of Acorus calamus L. rhizomes from Estonia.
Journal of Essential Oil Research, 4, 299−304.10.1080/10412905.2016.1147391.
Social pharmacy & Clinical pharmacy
Atkinson, J.; De Paepe, K.; Sánchez Pozo, A.; Rekkas D.; Volmer, D.; Hirvonen, J.; Bozic, B.; Skowron, A.; Mircioiu, C.; Marcincal, A.; Koster, A.; Wilson, K.; van Schravendijk, C. (2016).
A study on how industrial pharmacists rank competences for pharmacy practice: A case for industrial pharmacy specialization.
Pharmacy, 13 (4(1)), 1−15.10.3390/pharmacy4010013.
Atkinson, J.; De Paepe, K.; Sánchez Pozo, A.; Rekkas, D.; Volmer, D.; Hirvonen, J.; Bozic, B.; Skowron, A.; Mircioiu, C.; Marcincal, A.; Koster, A.; Wilson, K.; van Schravendijk, C.; Hocevar, S. (2016).
How do European pharmacy students rank competences for practice?
Pharmacy, 4 (8), 2−16.10.3390/pharmacy4010008.
Atkinson, J.; De Paepe, K.; Sánchez Pozo, A.; Rekkas, D.; Volmer, D.; Hirvonen, J.; Bozic, B.; Skowron, A.; Mircioiu, C.; Marcincal, A.; Koster, A.; Wilson, K.; van Schravendijk, C.; Wilkinson, J. (2016).
What is a pharmacist: Opinions of pharmacy department academics and community pharmacists on competences required for pharmacy practice.
Pharmacy, 12 (4), 2−12.10.3390/pharmacy4010012.
Atkinson, J.; De Paepe, K.; Sánchez Pozo, A.; Rekkas, D.; Volmer, D.; Hirvonen, J.; Bozic, B.; Skowron, A.; Mircioiu, C.; Marcincal, A.; Koster, A.; Wilson, K.; van Schravendijk, C. (2016).
The second round of the PHAR-QA survey of competences for pharmacy practice.
Pharmacy, 4 (27), 2−19.10.3390/pharmacy4030027.
Atkinson, J.; Sánchez Pozo, A.; Rekkas, D.; Volmer, D.; Hirvonen, J.; Bozic, B.; Skowron, A.; Mircioiu, C.; Sandulovici, R.; Marcincal, A.; Köster, A.; Wilson, K.; van Schravendijk, C.; Frontini, R.; Price, R.; Bates, I.; De Paepe, K. (2016).
Hospital and community pharmacists’ perceptions of which competences are important for their practice.
Pharmacy, 4(2) (21), 2−18.10.3390/ pharmacy4020021.
Gross, M.; Volmer, D. (2016).
Restrictions to pharmacy ownership and vertical integration in Estonia - Perception of different stakeholders.
Pharmacy, 4 (18), 1−9.doi:10.3390/pharmacy 4020018.
Volmer, D.; Raal, A.; Kalle, R.; Sõukand, R. (2016).
The use of Panax ginseng and its analogues among pharmacy customers in Estonia: a cross-sectional study.
Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica Drug Research, 73 (3), 795−802.
Volmer, D.; Sokirskaja, A.; Laaksonen, R.; Vainio, K.; Sandler, N.; Halvorsen, K.H.; Kjome, R.L.S.; Gizurarson, S.; Muceniece, R.; Maurina, B.; Dauksiene, J.; Ruuben, L.; Björnsdottir, I.; Ratassepp, T.; Heinämäki, J. (2016).
Perception of the professional knowledge of and education on the medical technology products among the pharmacists in the Baltic and Nordic countries - A Cross-sectional exploratory study.
Pharmacy, 4 (29), 2−9.10.3390/pharmacy4040029.
2015 Publications
Pharmaceutical technology, Nanotechnology & Physical pharmacy
Heinämäki, J.; Halenius, A.; Paavo, M.; Alakurtti, S.; Pitkänen, P.; Pirttimaa, M.; Paaver, U.; Kirsimäe, K.; Kogermann, K.; Yliruusi, J. (2015).
Suberin fatty acids isolated from outer birch bark improve moisture barrier properties of cellulose ether films intended for tablet coatings.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 489 (1-2), 91−99.10.1016/j.ijpharm.2015.04.066.
Lust, A.; Strachan, C.J.; Veski, P.; Aaltonen, J.; Heinämäki, J.; Yliruusi, J.; Kogermann, K. (2015).
Amorphous solid dispersions of piroxicam and Soluplus®: Qualitative and quantitative analysis of piroxicam recrystallization during storage.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 486, 306−314.10.1016/j.ijpharm.2015.03.079.
Paaver, U.; Heinämäki, J.; Laidmäe, I.; Lust, A.; Kozlova, J.; Sillaste, E.; Kirsimäe, K.; Veski, P.; Kogermann, K. (2015).
Electrospun nanofibers as a potential controlled-release solid dispersion system for poorly water-soluble drugs.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 479 (1), 252−260.10.1016/j.ijpharm.2014.12.024.
Putrinš, M.; Kogermann, K.; Lukk, E.; Lippus, M.; Varik, V.; Tenson, T. (2015).
Phenotypic heterogeneity enables uropathogenic Escherichia coli to evade killing by antibiotics and serum complement.
Infection and immunity, 83 (3), 1056−1067.10.1128/IAI.02725-14.
Pharmacognosy & Pharmaceutical biology
Hoai, Nguyen Thi; Duc, Ho Viet; Thao, Do Thi; Orav, Anne; Raal, Ain (2015).
Selectivity of Pinus sylvestris extract and essential oil to estrogen-insensitive breast cancer cells Pinus sylvestris against cancer cells.
Pharmacognosy Magazine, 11(44) (Suppl 2), S290−S295.10.4103/0973-1296.166052.
Kondratas, R.; Gudienė, V.; Šimaitiene, Z.; Maurina, B.; Paju, K.; Hinrikus, T.; Raal, A. (2015).
The national pharmacopoeias of the Baltic States.
Pharmazie, 70 (10), 684−689.10.1691/ ph.2015.5082.
Nguyen, T.H.; Ho, V.D.; Do, T.T.; Bui, H.T.; Phan, V.K.; Sak, K.; Raal, A. (2015).
A new lignan glycoside from the aerial parts and cytotoxic investigation of Uvaria rufa.
Natural Product Research, 29 (3), 247−252.
Raal, Ain; Boikova, Tatjana; Püssa, Tõnu (2015).
Content and Dynamics of Polyphenols in Betula spp. Leaves Naturally Growing in Estonia.
Records of Natural Products, 9 (1, 9(1)), 41−48.
Social pharmacy & Clinical pharmacy
Volmer, D.; Ratassepp, T.; Shagandina, A.; Turunen, J.; Ahonen, R.; Heinämäki, J. (2015).
The role of community pharmacies in counseling of personal medical devices and drug-delivery products in Estonia.
Expert Review of Medical Devices, 12 (4), 487−493.10.1586/17434440.2015.1052405.
Ratassepp, T.; Shagandina, A.; Turunen, J.; Ahonen, R.; Veski, P.; Heinämäki, J.; Volmer, D. (2015).
Counseling on the use of personal medical devices and drug-delivery products – A traditional or extended community pharmacy service?
Farmacia, 63 (3), 388−393.
Gavronski, M.; Volmer, D.; Hartikainen, S.; Zharkovsky, A. (2015).
Potential drug interactions with statins: Estonian register-based study.
Open Medicine, 10 (1), 254−260.10.1515/med-2015-0038.
Atkinson, J.; De Paepe, K.; Sánchez Pozo, A.; Rekkas, D.; Volmer, D.; Hirvonen, J.; Bozic, B.; Skowron, A.; Mircioiu, C.; Marcincal, A.; Koster, A.; Wilson, K.; van Schravendijk, C.; Wilkinson, J. (2015).
Does the subject content of the pharmacy degree course influence the community pharmacist’s views on competencies for practice?
Pharmacy, 3, 137−153.10.3390/pharmacy 3030137.
Atkinson, J.; De Paepe, K.; Sánchez Pozo, A.; Rekkas, D.; Volmer, D.; Hirvonen, J.; Bozic, B.; Skowron, A.; Mircioiu, C.; Marcincal, A.; Koster, A.; Wilson, K.; van Schravendijk, C.; Wilkinson, J. (2015).
The PHARQA project: Competency framework for pharmacy practice - first steps, the results of the European network Delphi round 1.
Pharmacy, 3, 307−329.10.3390/pharmacy 3040307.