The expression of selenoproteins is controlled on each one of the textbook steps of protein
biosynthesis, ie, during gene transcription, RNA processing, translation and …

Heart failure is a devastating clinical syndrome, but current therapies are unable to abolish
the disease burden. New strategies to treat or prevent heart failure are urgently needed …

Context: The recent recognition that the essential trace element selenium is incorporated as
selenocysteine in all three deiodinases has decisively confirmed the clear-cut link between …

Selenium is an essential mineral element with important biological functions for the whole
body through incorporation into selenoproteins. This element is highly concentrated in the …

Selenium is an essential trace element required for human health, and selenium deficiency
has been associated with many diseases. The daily recommended intake of selenium is 60 …

The decline in functional capacity is a heterogeneous phenomenon in the elderly. An
accelerated ageing determines a frail status. It results in an increased vulnerability to …

Objective The objective was to study the associations between serum selenium
concentration and thyroid volume, as well as the association between serum selenium …

Concurrent selenium and iodine deficiencies are widespread, in both developing and
developed countries. Salt iodisation is insufficient to ensure global iodine adequacy, with an …

The pathological progression of thyroid diseases poses a serious threat to human health.
Because thyroid diseases are closely related to selenocysteine (Sec), it is necessary to …

Selenium (Se) is a trace mineral micronutrient essential for human health. The diet is the
main source of Se intake. Se‐deficiency is associated with many diseases, and up to 1 …