As an essential trace element, selenium (Se) plays a tremendous role in the functioning of
the human organism being used for the biosynthesis of selenoproteins (proteins containing …

Abstract Arsenic (As) and cadmium (Cd) are elements arousing major public health
concerns associated with environmental pollution, high toxicity potential, and carcinogenic …

Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element for humans and animals. Its necessity for plants
is still under examination. Due to the contradictory nature of Se and its significance, it has …

Selenium (Se) is an essential micronutrient that plays an important role in animal and
human development and physiological homoeostasis. This review surveys the role of Se in …

Covering: 1990 to 2006 This review describes volatiles released into the air by bacteria
growing on defined media. Their occurrence, function, and biosynthesis are discussed, and …

Glutathione peroxidase and thioredoxin reductase are major selenoenzymes through which
selenium exerts powerful antioxidant effects. Selenium also elicits pro-oxidant effects at toxic …

Selenium toxicity was first confirmed in 1933 to occur in livestock that consumed plants of
the genus Astragalus, Xylorrhiza, Oonopsis, and Stanleya in the western regions of the …

Advances in science and nanotechnology have facilitated the development of new methods
for the preparation of pure selenium as selenium nanomaterials. They offer remarkable …

Proper nutrition is the single most important component of preventative health care. Heart
disease, diabetes, and other ailments are all linked to dietary habits. Accurate nutritional …

Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element in animal nutrition, and exerts multiple actions
related to animal production, fertility and disease prevention. Glutathione peroxidase (GSH …