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 ...

Selenoproteins have the 21 st amino acid, selenocysteine incorporated into their polypeptide chain. This is the primary mechanism by which selenium can help biological functions. There are at least 25 ...

body. By damaging sensors on the surface of the cell or the DNA within it, they can trigger the development of cancerous cells. Another effect free radicals have is to suppress the body's immune ...

Selenium is vital for the thyroid gland and immune system. A deficiency can cause tiredness, hair loss, recurring sickness, muscle weakness, and brain fog. Eating selenium-rich foods such as Brazil ...

Vol. 372, No. 1/2, Part I: Special Issue: In Memory of Horst Marschner (November 2013), pp. 629-641 (13 pages) Aims A comparison was performed between plant species to determine if extractable, rather ...

The element selenium was discovered 200 years ago. We spoke to Dr K Indira Priyadarsini and Dr Vimal K Jain, editors of a new book entitled 'Organoselenium Compounds in Biology and Medicine', about ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Everyday habits are helpful for supporting thyroid health ...

Salmon and chicken are nutritious protein sources that can benefit your health, but they offer different amounts of fats, ...