Traditional supplements of selenium generally have a low degree of absorption and
increased toxicity. Therefore, it is imperative to develop innovative systems as transporters of …

The biological activity of selenium is dependent upon its speciation. We aim to integrate
selenium speciation and metabolism into a discussion of the mechanisms by which …

Selenium is an essential trace element that is crucial for cellular antioxidant defense against
reactive oxygen species (ROS). Recently, many selenium-containing compounds have …

Cancer is one of the major causes of death and a significant obstacle to increasing life
expectancy worldwide. Chemotherapy remains the first-line adjuvant therapeutic option for …

Selenium (Se) is an essential micronutrient for mammals, and its deficiency seriously
threatens human health. A series of biofortification strategies have been developed to …

Doxorubicin (DOX)-induced toxicity and resistance are major obstacles in chemotherapeutic
approaches. Despite effective in the treatment of numerous malignancies, some clinicians …

A simple method for preparing 5-fluorouracil surface-functionalized selenium nanoparticles
(5FU-SeNPs) with enhanced anticancer activity has been demonstrated in the present study …

Doxorubicin (DOX), is a very effective chemotherapeutic agent against cancer whose clinical
use is limited by toxicity. Different strategies have been proposed to attenuate toxicity …

Multifunctional nanoprobes have attracted significant attention in a wide range of disciplines
such as nanomedicine, precision medicine, and cancer diagnosis and treatment. However …

Hepatocellular carcinoma, one of the most common solid tumors worldwide, is poorly
responsive to available chemotherapeutic approaches. While systemic chemotherapy is of …