Selenium was thought to have a role in cardiovascular disease (CVD) owing to its antioxidant properties; however, evidence from observational studies and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) has been ...

GPXs are responsible for reducing reactive oxygen species (ROS), such as hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) to water by using glutathione (GSH). TXNRDs not only reduce thioredoxin (Trd), but also non-disulfide ...

The role of selenium in health was first recognized as a toxic one by the recognition of its adverse effects. Being a trace element, only a minute amount is needed to maintain its important ...

Selenium is an essential micronutrient that supports antioxidant and immune functions, yet how its metabolism is regulated by interactions between ...

Selenium is a group 16 element with the atomic number 34. It is a metalloid and shares several of its properties with oxygen and sulfur, which are the most well-known members of this group. Jons Jakob ...