Selenium and Selenoproteins in Immune Mediated Thyroid Disorders

Selenium is an essential micronutrient that is required for the synthesis of selenocysteine-containing selenoproteins, processing a wide range of health effects. It is known that the thyroid is one of the tissues that contain more selenium. The “selenostasis” maintenance seems to...

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Main Authors: Liliana R. Santos, Celestino Neves, Miguel Melo, Paula Soares
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-10-01
Series:Diagnostics
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/8/4/70