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h-index: 17
Works: 69
Citations: 1,310

Most-cited papers

The many faces of estrogen signaling
P. Vrtačnik, Barbara Ostanek, S. Mencej-Bedrač, J. Marc
2014Biochemia Medica368 citations Open access
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Expression of bone resorption genes in osteoarthritis and in osteoporosis
Darja Bitenc Logar, R. Komadina, J. Preželj, Barbara Ostanek +2 more
2007Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism150 citations
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Epigenetic mechanisms in bone
P. Vrtačnik, J. Marc, Barbara Ostanek
2014Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine97 citations Open access
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The combinations of polymorphisms in vitamin D receptor, osteoprotegerin and tumour necrosis factor superfamily member 11 genes are associated with bone mineral density.
S. Mencej-Bedrač, J. Preželj, T. Kocjan, K. Teskač +3 more
2008Journal of Molecular Endocrinology63 citations Open access
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MiR-148a the epigenetic regulator of bone homeostasis is increased in plasma of osteoporotic postmenopausal women
Ajda Bedene, S. Mencej-Bedrač, Lea Ješe, J. Marc +5 more
2016Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift61 citations
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UGT1A1(TA)n promoter polymorphism--a new case of a (TA)8 allele in Caucasians.
Barbara Ostanek, Danijela Furlan, Tina Mavec, J. Lukač-bajalo
2007Blood Cells, Molecules & Diseases42 citations
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Epigenetic enzymes influenced by oxidative stress and hypoxia mimetic in osteoblasts are differentially expressed in patients with osteoporosis and osteoarthritis
P. Vrtačnik, J. Zupan, V. Mlakar, Tilen Kranjc +3 more
2018Scientific Reports38 citations Open access
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Association of TNFSF11 gene promoter polymorphisms with bone mineral density in postmenopausal women.
Simona Mencej, J. Preželj, A. Kocijančič, Barbara Ostanek +1 more
2006Maturitas33 citations
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Influence of hepatic and intestinal efflux transporters and their genetic variants on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of raloxifene in osteoporosis treatment.
Tina Trdan Lušin, A. Mrhar, B. Stieger, G. Kullak-Ublick +7 more
2012Translational Research: The Journal of Laboratory and Clinical Medicine31 citations Open access
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Association of PPARG and LPIN1 gene polymorphisms with metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes.
T. Bego, T. Dujić, B. Mlinar, S. Semiz +5 more
2011Medicinski glasnik30 citations
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Ustekinumab Dosing Individualization in Crohn’s Disease Guided by a Population Pharmacokinetic–Pharmacodynamic Model
Jurij Aguiar Zdovc, J. Hanžel, T. Kurent, N. Sever +10 more
2021Pharmaceutics23 citations Open access
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Influence of trypsinization and alternative procedures for cell preparation before RNA extraction on RNA integrity.
P. Vrtačnik, Š. Kos, Stephen A. Bustin, J. Marc +1 more
2014Analytical Biochemistry23 citations Open access
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Analysis of CYP2C9*2, CYP2C19*2, and CYP2D6*4 polymorphisms in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
S. Semiz, T. Dujić, Barbara Ostanek, B. Prnjavorac +4 more
2010Bosnian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences23 citations Open access
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Association between 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 gene polymorphisms and metabolic syndrome in Bosnian population
T. Dujić, T. Bego, B. Mlinar, S. Semiz +5 more
2012Biochemia Medica22 citations Open access
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Organic anion transporting polypeptides OATP1B1 and OATP1B3 and their genetic variants influence the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of raloxifene
Tina Trdan Lušin, B. Stieger, J. Marc, A. Mrhar +3 more
2012Journal of Translational Medicine21 citations Open access
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Bone microRNAs and Ageing.
Tilen Kranjc, Barbara Ostanek, J. Marc
2017Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology18 citations
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Hypoxia mimetic deferoxamine influences the expression of histone acetylation- and DNA methylation-associated genes in osteoblasts
P. Vrtačnik, J. Marc, Barbara Ostanek
2015Connective Tissue Research18 citations
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Switching to denosumab or bisphosphonates after completion of teriparatide treatment in women with severe postmenopausal osteoporosis.
T. Kocjan, A. S. Rajic, A. Janež, G. Vidmar +3 more
2021Endocrine Practice17 citations
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Perspective of the GEMSTONE Consortium on Current and Future Approaches to Functional Validation for Skeletal Genetic Disease Using Cellular, Molecular and Animal-Modeling Techniques
M. Rauner, I. Foessl, M. Formosa, E. Kague +24 more
2021Frontiers in Endocrinology17 citations Open access
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Analysis of CYP3A4*1B and CYP3A5*3 polymorphisms in population of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
S. Semiz, T. Dujić, Barbara Ostanek, B. Prnjavorac +5 more
2011Medicinski glasnik17 citations
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Cathepsin K predicts femoral neck bone mineral density change in nonosteoporotic peri- and early postmenopausal women
J. Preželj, Barbara Ostanek, Darja Bitenc Logar, J. Marc +2 more
2008Menopause17 citations
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Effects of Melatonin Receptor 1B Gene Variation on Glucose Control in Population from Bosnia and Herzegovina
S. Semiz, T. Dujić, Z. Velija-Ašimi, B. Prnjavorac +4 more
2014Experimental and clinical endocrinology & diabetes13 citations
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PPARG gene promoter polymorphism is associated with non-traumatic hip fracture risk in the elderly Slovenian population: a pilot study.
Jana Dragojevič, Barbara Ostanek, S. Mencej-Bedrač, R. Komadina +2 more
2011Clinical Biochemistry12 citations
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Association of NAT2 polymorphisms with type 2 diabetes in a population from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
S. Semiz, T. Dujić, Barbara Ostanek, Z. Velija-Ašimi +7 more
2011Archives of Medical Research12 citations Open access
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Genome-wide association study identifies genetic variants which predict the response of bone mineral density to teriparatide therapy
N. Alonso, O. Albagha, Asim Azfer, Beatriz Larraz-Prieto +7 more
2023Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases10 citations Open access
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Interactome of PTH-Regulated miRNAs and Their Predicted Target Genes for Investigating the Epigenetic Effects of PTH (1–34) in Bone Metabolism
Lucija Ana Vrščaj, J. Marc, Barbara Ostanek
2022Genes10 citations Open access
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TBP, PPIA, YWHAZ and EF1A1 Are the Most Stably Expressed Genes during Osteogenic Differentiation
Nina Franko, Lucija Ana Vrščaj, Taja Zore, Barbara Ostanek +2 more
2022International Journal of Molecular Sciences10 citations Open access
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Telomere-telomerase system status in patients with acute myocardial infarction with ST-segment elevation – relationship with oxidative stress
A. Vukasinovic, Barbara Ostanek, A. Klisić, S. Kafedžić +12 more
2021Archives of medical science : AMS10 citations Open access
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Effects of the PPARG Gene Polymorphisms on Markers of Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome in Bosnian Subjects
T. Dujić, T. Bego, B. Mlinar, S. Semiz +5 more
201410 citations Open access
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Genotyping UGT1A1(TA)(n) polymorphism rare variants by high resolution melting curve analysis.
Barbara Ostanek, Danijela Furlan, B. Bratanič
2011Clinica chimica acta; international journal of clinical chemistry10 citations
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Development of a new DHPLC assay for genotyping UGT1A (TA)n polymorphism associated with Gilbert's syndrome.
S. J. Mlakar, Barbara Ostanek
2011Biochemia Medica10 citations Open access
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Plasma levels of miR-30d-5p are decreased in regularly exercising postmenopausal women.
Tilen Kranjc, M. Milojević, T. Kocjan, M. Jensterle +2 more
2020Menopause8 citations
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Optimization of High-Resolution Melting Analysis for Simultaneous Genotyping of Two 11β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 1 Gene Polymorphisms
T. Dujić, Barbara Ostanek, J. Marc, A. Causevic +1 more
2011Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers6 citations
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Analysis of CYP 2 C 9 * 2 , CYP 2 C 19 * 2 , and CYP 2 D 6 * 4 polymorphisms in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
S. Semiz, T. Dujić, Barbara Ostanek, B. Prnjavorac +4 more
20106 citations
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Correlation of Short Leukocyte Telomeres and Oxidative Stress with the Presence and Severity of Lung Cancer Explored by Principal Component Analysis.
Milica Belić, M. Sopić, Marina Roksandić-Milenković, V. Ćeriman +6 more
2023Folia biologica5 citations Open access
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Redox Status and Telomere–Telomerase System Biomarkers in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction Using a Principal Component Analysis: Is There a Link?
A. Vukasinovic, A. Klisić, Barbara Ostanek, S. Kafedžić +9 more
2023International Journal of Molecular Sciences5 citations Open access
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Oxidative stress in adolescents with overweight/obesity
Marija Bozovic, Barbara Ostanek, J. Kotur-Stevuljević, J. Marc +2 more
2025Journal of Medical Biochemistry4 citations Open access
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Epigenetic Mechanisms in Osteoporosis
Barbara Ostanek, Tilen Kranjc, N. Lovšin, J. Zupan +1 more
20184 citations
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Efficacy of chronic statin therapy on major cardiac events after coronary artery bypass grafting: low-dose versus high-dose.
T. Bego, T. Dujić, Barbara Mlinar, S. Semiz +6 more
2015Medicinski glasnik4 citations Open access
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Monitoring of imatinib targeted delivery in human leukocytes.
Eva Kralj, S. Žakelj, J. Trontelj, T. Pajič +5 more
2013European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences4 citations
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Relationship Between Oxidative Stress and Cardiovascular Risk in Adolescents in Montenegro
A. Klisić, Marija Bozovic, Barbara Ostanek, J. Marc +3 more
2025International Journal of Molecular Sciences3 citations Open access
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Towards an enhanced understanding of osteoanabolic effects of PTH-induced microRNAs on osteoblasts using a bioinformatic approach
Lucija Ana Vrščaj, J. Marc, Barbara Ostanek
2024Frontiers in Endocrinology3 citations Open access
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Treatment of osteoporosis with teriparatide: The Slovenian experience
T. Kocjan, Antonela Sabati Rajic, Mojca Jensterle Sever, A. Janež +4 more
2021Open Medicine3 citations Open access
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Telomerase stability and evaluation of real-time telomeric repeat amplification protocol
A. Vukasinovic, J. Kotur-Stevuljević, V. Mlakar, M. Sopić +5 more
2019Scandinavian Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation3 citations
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Childhood Osteoporosis and Presentation of Two Cases with Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type V
N. Bratanič, Bojana Dzodan, Katarina Trebušak Podkrajšek, S. Bertok +4 more
2015Slovenian Journal of Public Health3 citations Open access
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Preparation of reference material for UGT1A1 (TA)n polymorphism genotyping.
V. Mlakar, S. J. Mlakar, J. Marc, Barbara Ostanek
2014Clinica chimica acta; international journal of clinical chemistry3 citations
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Inverse correlation of carotid intima-media thickness with raloxifene serum levels in osteoporosis
T. T. Lušin, A. Mrhar, J. Marc, J. Trontelj +4 more
2014Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift3 citations
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Osteoporosis pharmacogenomics: recent insights and future perspectives.
Barbara Ostanek, J. Marc
2013Pharmacogenomics (London)3 citations
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Downregulation of mapk/mak/mrk overlapping kinase 1 in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus
M. Sopić, A. Ninić, Barbara Ostanek, Dragana Bojanin +6 more
2021Journal of Medical Biochemistry2 citations Open access
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A cross-sectional study of laboratory parameters 5–6 months after the first COVID-19 infection
Taja Zore, Jasna Lojk, K. Reberšek, Elizabeta Božnar Alič +11 more
2025Heliyon1 citations Open access
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