Deciphering the Role of Selenoprotein M

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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Main Authors: Lance G. A. Nunes, Antavius Cain, Cody Comyns, Peter R. Hoffmann, Natalie Krahn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Series:Antioxidants
Subjects:
selenocysteine
SELENOM
redox protein
selenoprotein
oxidoreductase
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/12/11/1906

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