The essential trace element selenium, which is a crucial cofactor in the most important
endogenous antioxidative systems of the human body, is attracting more and more the …

The essential trace element selenium, which is a crucial cofactor in the most important
endogenous antioxidative systems of the human body, is attracting more attention from both …

Selenium (Se) is an essential dietary component for all animals, including human beings,
that is regarded as a protective agent against cancer. Although the mode of its anticancer …

PURPOSE: We assessed whether adjuvant supplementation with selenium improves the
selenium status and reduces side effects of patients treated by radiotherapy (RT) for cervical …

Selenium (Se) is an essential trace nutrient required for optimal human health. It has long
been suggested that selenium has anti-cancer properties. However, clinical trials have …

(1) Background: In this review, we provide information published in recent years on the
chemical forms, main biological functions and especially on antioxidant and prooxidant …

The biochemistry and pharmacology of selenium is a subject of intense current interest,
particularly from the viewpoint of public health. Selenium, long recognised as a dietary …

Selenium is an essential trace element involved in many biological processes that are
mediated through, at least, 25 selenoproteins expressed in humans. Extensive study of …

In recent years, the role of selenium in the prevention of a number of degenerative
conditions including cancer, inflammatory diseases, thyroid function, cardiovascular …

It is generally accepted that selenium (Se) plays an important role in maintaining equilibrium
of a healthy organism. It also participates in processes related to carcinogenesis such as …