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Selenium in Biological Systems

This cluster of papers explores the role of selenium in human health, focusing on its importance as an essential nutrient, its involvement in selenoproteins and glutathione peroxidases, its impact on antioxidant mechanisms, cancer prevention, immunity, and its potential toxicity. The papers also cover selenium's role in nutrition, biofortification, and its diverse metabolic effects.

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SeleniumSelenoproteinsGlutathione PeroxidasesAntioxidantNutritionCancer PreventionImmunityToxicityMetabolismBiofortification

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1Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety cover
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
ISSN 0147-6513383 articles in this topic
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