Selenium is an essential trace element for humans and animals, and selenium deficiency is
associated withseveral disease conditions such as immune impairment. Free radicals are …

The discovery of selenocysteine as the 21st amino acid has revolutionized the
understanding of the significance of the essential micronutrient selenium in human and …

Since its detection in 1817 selenium underwent an adventurous trip from a toxic to an
essential element. As integral part of selenoproteins it was assumed that it is capable to …

Selenium as an essential component of selenocysteine-containing protein is involved in
most aspects of cell biochemistry and function. As such, there is much potential for selenium …

Selenium, an essential trace element, has been known for its toxicity in most of the livestock
over past several decades but later research on selenium explored the hidden facts about its …

Selenium (Se), a trace element, has evolved from its toxic properties to an essential element.
Se was known a potent antioxidant through glutathione peroxidase (selenium being part of …

Selenium (Se), a microelement essential for life, is critical for homeostasis of several critical
functions, such as those related to immune–endocrine function and signaling transduction …

Selenium (Se) is an essential micronutrient that functions in the body mainly in the form of
selenoproteins. The selenoprotein contains 25 members in humans that exhibit a number of …

Selenium is a trace element necessary for the growth of organisms. Moreover, selenium
supplementation can improve the immunity and fertility of the body, as well as its ability to …

The effects of selenium on serum cytokines, immune cell composition and spleen proteome
in mice are still unclear. In this study, male mice were fed with selenium-containing diets for …