Neonatal Selenium Deficiency Decreases Selenoproteins in the Lung and Impairs Pulmonary Alveolar Development

Neonatal Selenium Deficiency Decreases Selenoproteins in the Lung and Impairs Pulmonary Alveolar Development

Decreased selenium (Se) levels during childhood and infancy are associated with worse respiratory health. Se is biologically active after incorporation into Se-containing antioxidant enzymes (AOE) and proteins. It is unknown how decreased maternal Se during pregnancy and lactation impacts neonatal p...

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Main Authors: Laura G. Sherlock, William C. McCarthy, Maya R. Grayck, Mack Solar, Andres Hernandez, Lijun Zheng, Cassidy Delaney, Trent E. Tipple, Clyde J. Wright, Eva S. Nozik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Antioxidants
Subjects:
selenium
lung
bronchopulmonary dysplasia
pulmonary development
antenatal nutrition
glutathione peroxidase
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/11/12/2417

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https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/11/12/2417

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