Selenium in the Environment, Metabolism and Involvement in Body Functions

Selenium in the Environment, Metabolism and Involvement in Body Functions

Selenium (Se34 79) is a metalloid which is close to sulfur (S) in terms of properties. The Se concentration in soil varies with type, texture and organic matter content of the soil and with rainfall. Its assimilation by plants is influenced by the physico-chemical properties of the soil (redox statu...

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Main Authors: Isabelle Dufrasne, Louis Istasse, Jean-Luc Hornick, Youcef Mehdi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-03-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
selenium
selenoprotein
environment
antioxidant
selenium metabolism
deficiency
reproduction
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/18/3/3292

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