Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element that is necessary for various metabolic
processes, including protection against oxidative stress, and proper cardiovascular function …

Despite its very low level in humans, selenium plays an important and unique role among
the (semi) metal trace essential elements because it is the only one for which incorporation …

The requirement of the trace element selenium for life and its beneficial role in human health
has been known for several decades. This is attributed to low molecular weight selenium …

Selenium (Se) is a nutritional trace mineral essential for various aspects of human health
that exerts its effects mainly through its incorporation into selenoproteins as the amino acid …

Selenium (Se) and its compounds have been reported to have great potential in the
prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, little is known about the …

Oxygen radicals, or reactive oxygen species (ROS) act as primary or secondary messengers
to promote cell growth or death. Many instances demonstrate an important direct role of ROS …

The cellular oxidation and reduction (redox) environment is influenced by the production
and removal of reactive oxygen species (ROS). In recent years, several reports support the …

Selenium is an essential trace element required for human health, and selenium deficiency
has been associated with many diseases. The daily recommended intake of selenium is 60 …

BACKGROUND: Selenoprotein W (SelW) was thought to play an antioxidant role in
mammals. Because chicken SelW has no cysteine (Cys) at the residue 37 (Cys37) that is …

Healthy cells continually produce low levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are
buffered by multiple antioxidant systems. Imbalance between ROS production and …