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 ...

Selenium functions through selenoproteins, several of which are oxidant defense enzymes. The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for selenium is based on the amount needed to maximize synthesis of the ...

Selenium, a vital trace element for human health, is known for its role in immune regulation and cancer prevention. Now, researchers are discovering that selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) could offer ...

Selenium – a mineral found in many foods – could reverse the cognitive impact of stroke and boost learning and memory in aging brains, according to University of Queensland research. Queensland Brain ...

Prostate cancer remains the most common malignancy among U.S. men, and internationally it ranks fourth. Though few studies have offered much insight into what triggers this disease, a growing number ...

Environmental engineers have developed critical methods to remove toxic selenium from water. Selenium is a critical element, particularly for the thyroid and immune system, but too little or too much ...