[HTML][HTML] Biological activity of selenium and its impact on human health

G Genchi, G Lauria, A Catalano, MS Sinicropi… - International journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Selenium (Se) is a naturally occurring metalloid element essential to human and animal
health in trace amounts but it is harmful in excess. Se plays a substantial role in the …

[HTML][HTML] An overview of hazardous impacts of soil salinity in crops, tolerance mechanisms, and amelioration through selenium supplementation

M Kamran, A Parveen, S Ahmar, Z Malik… - International journal of …, 2019 - mdpi.com
Soil salinization is one of the major environmental stressors hampering the growth and yield
of crops all over the world. A wide spectrum of physiological and biochemical alterations of …

[HTML][HTML] Contaminant containment for sustainable remediation of persistent contaminants in soil and groundwater

LP Padhye, P Srivastava, T Jasemizad, S Bolan… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2023 - Elsevier
Contaminant containment measures are often necessary to prevent or minimize offsite
movement of contaminated materials for disposal or other purposes when they can be …

[HTML][HTML] Selenium metabolism and biosynthesis of selenoproteins in the human body

WB Minich - Biochemistry (Moscow), 2022 - Springer
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Selenium biofortification in the 21st century: status and challenges for healthy human nutrition

M Schiavon, S Nardi, F Dalla Vecchia, A Ertani - Plant and soil, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Background Selenium (Se) is an essential element for mammals and its deficiency
in the diet is a global problem. Plants accumulate Se and thus represent a major source of …

Selenium in plants: Boon or bane?

M Hasanuzzaman, MHMB Bhuyan, A Raza… - Environmental and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Selenium (Se) is yet to be confirmed as essential for plants, but it has proven to be an
essential trace element for humans and other animals. However, it is well documented that …

A critical review of selenium biogeochemical behavior in soil-plant system with an inference to human health

M Shahid, NK Niazi, S Khalid, B Murtaza, I Bibi… - Environmental …, 2018 - Elsevier
Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element for humans and animals, although controversial
for different plant species. There exists a narrow line between essential, beneficial and toxic …

[HTML][HTML] Selenium: an element of life essential for thyroid function

F Gorini, L Sabatino, A Pingitore, C Vassalle - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Selenium (Se), a microelement essential for life, is critical for homeostasis of several critical
functions, such as those related to immune–endocrine function and signaling transduction …

[HTML][HTML] An overview of selenium uptake, metabolism, and toxicity in plants

M Gupta, S Gupta - Frontiers in plant science, 2017 - frontiersin.org
Selenium (Se) is an essential micronutrient for humans and animals, but lead to toxicity
when taken in excessive amounts. Plants are the main source of dietary Se, but essentiality …

[HTML][HTML] Selenium biofortification and interaction with other elements in plants: a review

X Zhou, J Yang, HJ Kronzucker, W Shi - Frontiers in Plant Science, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Selenium (Se) is an essential element for humans and animals and its deficiency in the diet
is a global problem. Crop plants are the main source of Se for consumers. Therefore, there is …