Deciphering the Role of Selenoprotein M
Selenocysteine (Sec), the 21st amino acid, is structurally similar to cysteine but with a sulfur to selenium replacement. This single change retains many of the chemical properties of cysteine but often with enhanced catalytic and redox activity. Incorporation of Sec into proteins is unique, requiri...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-10-01
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Series: | Antioxidants |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/12/11/1906 |