Selenium Metabolism and Selenoproteins in Prokaryotes: A Bioinformatics Perspective
Selenium (Se) is an important trace element that mainly occurs in the form of selenocysteine in selected proteins. In prokaryotes, Se is also required for the synthesis of selenouridine and Se-containing cofactor. A large number of selenoprotein families have been identified in diverse prokaryotic o...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-06-01
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| Series: | Biomolecules |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/12/7/917 |