It is now assumed that proper functioning of the thyroid gland (TG), beside iodine, requires
also a number of elements, including selenium, iron, zinc, copper, and calcium. In many …

Thyroid disorders are clinically characterized by alterations of L-3, 5, 3', 5'-tetraiodothyronine
(T4), L-3, 5, 3'-triiodothyronine (T3), and/or thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels in the …

Selenium and iodine are essential trace elements for both humans and animals. Among
other things, they have an essential role in thyroid function and the production of important …

Codonopsis pilosula polysaccharide (CPPS) and selenizing CPPS (sCPPS) were prepared
and identified by a combination of chemical and instrumental analysis. Their immune …

Adequate iodine nutrition is crucial for all mammals by playing his starring role as a
component of thyroid hormones, which are key regulators of cellular processes for life such …

Selenium (Se) is a trace mineral and an essential nutrient of vital importance to human
health in trace amounts. It acts as an antioxidant in both humans and animals …

Context The metabolism of thyroid hormones, which are essential for normal development,
involves many proteins and enzymes. It requires iodine as a key component but is also …

The levels of trace elements in whole blood and plasma have been widely used for
assessing nutritional status and monitoring exposure and can vary widely in populations …

Selenium is an essential trace element and integral part of many antioxidant enzymes such
as glutathione peroxidase and selenoprotein P in humans and animals. Deficiency of …

Maintenance of cellular redox control is pivotal for normal cellular functions and cell fate
decisions including cell death. Among the key cellular redox systems in mammals, the …