The Role of Selenoprotein Tissue Homeostasis in MetS Programming: Energy Balance and Cardiometabolic Implications
Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element mainly known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic properties, as it is part of the catalytic center of 25 different selenoproteins. Some of them are related to insulin resistance (IR) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) generation, modulati...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-02-01
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Series: | Antioxidants |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/11/2/394 |