Selenium is an essential microelement required for a number of biological functions.
Selenium—and more specifically the amino acid selenocysteine—is present in at least 25 …

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are frequently produced during viral infections. Generation
of these ROS can be both beneficial and detrimental for many cellular functions. When …

Abstract Objectives Beginning in December 2019, the 2019 novel coronavirus disease
(COVID-19) has caused a pneumonia epidemic that began in Wuhan, China, and is rapidly …

Both selenium (Se) deficiency and excess are found in natural locations throughout the
world, though Se excess can also be caused by supplementation with Se. Both have been …

Abstract Purpose of Review Selenium, a trace element, is ubiquitous in the environment.
The main source of human exposure is diet. Despite its nutritional benefits, it is one of the …

Viral and bacterial infections are often associated with deficiencies in macronutrients and
micronutrients, including the essential trace element selenium. In selenium deficiency …

SARS-CoV-2 is an RNA virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic that already claimed
more than 340,000 lives worldwide as of May 23, 2020, the majority of which are elderly …

Viral infections have afflicted human health and despite great advancements in scientific
knowledge and technologies, continue to affect our society today. The current coronavirus …

Host nutrition is an important factor affecting disease progression. Selenium (Se) is an
essential trace element for the human body with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune …

Selenium is an essential microelement involved in various biological processes. Selenium
deficiency increases the risk of human immunodeficiency virus infection, cancer …