The relationship between oxidative stress and skin aging/disorders is well established.
Many topical and oral antioxidants (vitamins C and E, carotenoids, polyphenols) have been …

Selenium (Se) is of fundamental importance to human health as an essential trace element,
mainly through regulation of selenoproteins (SePs). Therefore, monitoring Se transformation …

In the human body, trace elements and other micronutrients play a vital role in growth, health
and immune system function. The trace elements are Iron, Manganese, Copper, Iodine, Zinc …

Over 65 million people suffer from recurrent, unprovoked seizures. The lack of validated
biomarkers specific for myriad forms of epilepsy makes diagnosis challenging. Diagnosis …

The cytoprotective properties of the trace element selenium, its nanoparticles, and selenium
nanocomplexes with active compounds are shown using a number of models. To date …

Iodide is an antioxidant, oxidant and thyroid hormone constituent. Selenoproteins are
needed for triiodothyronine synthesis, its deactivation and iodine release. They also protect …

Selenoproteins are a group of proteins containing selenium in the form of selenocysteine
(Sec, U) as the 21st amino acid coded in the genetic code. Their synthesis depends on …

Epidemiological studies show an association between low body selenium and the risk of
hypertension. However, whether selenium deficiency causes hypertension remains …

Background Ischemic stroke still ranks as the most fatal disease worldwide. Blood-brain
barrier (BBB) is a promising therapeutic target for protection. Brain microvascular endothelial …

Aim Evidence linking trace minerals and periodontitis is limited. To investigate the
relationship between trace minerals (selenium, manganese, lead, cadmium, and mercury) …