Background A link between selenium deficiency and inflammatory skin diseases have been
noted by many, but this link is still not well understood. We have previously studied the …

The role of the micronutrient, selenium, in human cancers associated with chronic
inflammations and persistent infections is poorly understood. Peritoneal plasmacytomas …

Selenium is an essential trace element for regulating immune functions through redox-
regulating activity of selenoproteins (eg glutathione peroxidase), protecting immune cells …

Selenium has transitioned from an environmental poison and carcinogen to an essential
micronutrient associated with a broad array of health promoting effects. These beneficial …

Selenium compounds that are chemopreventive in animal models inhibit cell growth and
induce apoptosis in vitro, and this could explain how they reduce the outgrowth of tumor …

Abstract Dietary selenium (] Se), mainly through its incorporation into selenoproteins, plays
an important role in inflammation and immunity. Adequate levels of Se are important for …

The discovery of selenocysteine as the 21st amino acid has revolutionized the
understanding of the significance of the essential micronutrient selenium in human and …

In the past 30 years, it has been recognized that dietary selenium (Se) is essential for the
normal function of many of the systems of the body. Furthermore, low Se intake can have …

Inducers of ferroptosis such as the glutathione depleting agent Erastin and the GPX4
inhibitor Rsl-3 are being actively explored as potential therapeutics in various cancers, but …

Selenium is an essential immunonutrient which holds the human's metabolic activity with its
chemical bonds. The organic forms of selenium naturally present in human body are …