Selenoprotein Structure and Function, Volume 662 in the Methods in Enzymology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting inte

As discussed in this book, a large body of evidence indicates that selenium is a cancer chemopreventive agent. Further evidence points to a role of this element

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Selenium plays a fascinating and still poorly understood role in the function of living cells and therefore in human health. Starting with investigations over 6

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