Selenium in Biological Systems
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This cluster of papers explores the role of selenium in human health, focusing on its importance as an essential nutrient, its involvement in selenoproteins and glutathione peroxidases, its impact on antioxidant mechanisms, cancer prevention, immunity, and its potential toxicity. The papers also cover selenium's role in nutrition, biofortification, and its diverse metabolic effects.
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selenium; selenium deficiency; selenium supplementation; selenoproteins; sodium selenite; selenium toxicity; selenomethionine; selenium speciation; selenocysteine; selenite; selenium status; dietary selenium; serum selenium; dietary selenium intake; organic selenium; selenium bioavailability; selenium metabolism; selenate; selenium accumulation; soil selenium; selenoprotein P; plasma selenium; selenium yeast; selenium uptake; selenium biofortification
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Morton address: 36240779638876042 · morton4x16-v1
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