Nucleic Acids Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
51(14), P. 7580 - 7601
Published: May 25, 2023
Abstract
The
selenocysteine
(Sec)
tRNA
(tRNA[Ser]Sec)
governs
Sec
insertion
into
selenoproteins
by
the
recoding
of
a
UGA
codon,
typically
used
as
stop
codon.
A
homozygous
point
mutation
(C65G)
in
human
tRNA[Ser]Sec
acceptor
arm
has
been
reported
two
independent
groups
and
was
associated
with
symptoms
such
thyroid
dysfunction
low
blood
selenium
levels;
however,
extent
altered
selenoprotein
synthesis
resulting
from
this
yet
to
be
comprehensively
investigated.
In
study,
we
CRISPR/Cas9
technology
engineer
heterozygous
mutant
cells,
which
then
compared
parental
cell
lines.
This
C65G
affected
many
aspects
integrity
activity.
Firstly,
expression
level
significantly
reduced
due
an
recruitment
RNA
polymerase
III
at
promoter.
Secondly,
strongly
altered,
but,
more
surprisingly,
it
no
longer
sensitive
supplementation.
Mass
spectrometry
analyses
revealed
isoform
unmodified
wobble
nucleotide
U34
cells
that
correlated
activities.
Overall,
study
demonstrates
pleiotropic
effect
single
on
both
phenotype
selenoproteome
expression.
Antioxidants and Redox Signaling,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
40(7-9), P. 369 - 432
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Physiological
levels
of
reactive
oxygen
and
nitrogen
species
(ROS/RNS)
function
as
fundamental
messengers
for
many
cellular
developmental
processes
in
the
cardiovascular
system.
ROS/RNS
involved
cardiac
redox-signaling
originate
from
diverse
sources,
their
are
tightly
controlled
by
key
endogenous
antioxidant
systems
that
counteract
accumulation.
However,
dysregulated
redox-stress
resulting
inefficient
removal
leads
to
inflammation,
mitochondrial
dysfunction,
cell
death,
contributing
development
progression
disease
(CVD).
Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 104 - 104
Published: Dec. 28, 2022
Selenium-containing
agents
are
more
and
considered
as
an
innovative
potential
treatment
option
for
cancer.
Light
is
shed
not
only
on
the
considerable
advancements
made
in
understanding
complex
biology
chemistry
related
to
selenium-containing
small
molecules
but
also
Se-nanoparticles.
Numerous
Se-containing
have
been
widely
investigated
recent
years
cancer
therapy
relation
tumour
development
dissemination,
drug
delivery,
multidrug
resistance
(MDR)
immune
system-related
(anti)cancer
effects.
Despite
numerous
efforts,
Se-agents
apart
from
selenocysteine
selenomethionine
yet
reached
clinical
trials
therapy.
The
purpose
of
this
review
provide
a
concise
critical
overview
current
state
art
highly
potent
target-specific
agents.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: May 31, 2023
Abstract
There
is
a
growing
literature
investigating
the
effects
of
selenium
on
central
nervous
system
and
cognitive
function.
However,
little
known
about
role
selenoprotein
P,
main
transporter,
which
can
also
have
adverse
biological
effects.
We
conducted
prospective
cohort
study
individuals
aged
42–81
years
who
received
clinical
diagnosis
mild
impairment.
Using
sandwich
ELISA
methods,
we
measured
full-length
P
concentrations
in
serum
cerebrospinal
fluid
to
assess
relation
with
dementia
incidence
during
median
follow-up
47.3
months.
used
Cox
proportional
hazards
regression
restricted
cubic
splines
model
such
relation.
Of
54
participants,
35
developed
(including
26
cases
Alzheimer’s
dementia).
Selenoprotein
were
highly
correlated,
spline
analyses
they
each
showed
positive
non-linear
association
risk,
particularly
after
excluding
diagnosed
within
24
months
follow-up.
observed
differences
according
subtypes
considered.
Risk
ratios
peaked
at
2–6
highest
levels
when
compared
its
level,
depending
matrix,
analytical
methodology
subtype.
Findings
this
study,
first
vivo
use
design
evaluate
associations
dementia,
suggest
that
higher
circulating
both
fluid,
predict
progression
MCI
dementia.
further
confirmation
these
findings
required,
given
limited
statistical
precision
potential
for
residual
confounding.
Free Radical Biology and Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
220, P. 324 - 332
Published: May 3, 2024
Selenoproteins
regulate
pathways
controlling
neurodevelopment,
e.g.,
redox
signaling
and
thyroid
hormone
metabolism.
However,
studies
investigating
maternal
selenium
in
relation
to
child
neurodevelopmental
disorders
are
scarce.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(13), P. 7276 - 7276
Published: July 2, 2024
Obesity
is
a
worldwide
increasing
concern.
Although
in
adults
this
easily
estimated
with
the
body
mass
index,
children,
who
are
constantly
growing
and
whose
bodies
changing,
reference
points
to
assess
weight
status
age
gender,
need
corroboration
complementary
data,
making
their
quantification
highly
difficult.
The
present
review
explores
interaction
spectrum
of
oxidative
stress,
selenium
status,
obesity
children
adolescents.
Any
factor
related
stress
that
triggers
and,
conversely,
induces
part
vicious
circle,
complex
chain
mechanisms
derive
from
each
other
reinforce
serious
health
consequences.
Selenium
its
compounds
exhibit
key
antioxidant
activity
also
have
significant
role
nutritional
evaluation
obese
children.
balance
intake,
retention,
metabolism
emerges
as
vital
aspect
health,
reflecting
interactions
between
diet,
obesity.
Understanding
whether
contributor
or
consequence
could
inform
interventions
public
strategies
aimed
at
preventing
managing
an
early
age.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(13), P. 7261 - 7261
Published: July 1, 2024
Selenium
is
an
essential
trace
element
in
our
diet,
crucial
for
the
composition
of
human
selenoproteins,
which
include
25
genes
such
as
glutathione
peroxidases
and
thioredoxin
reductases.
The
regulation
selenoproteome
primarily
hinges
on
bioavailability
selenium,
either
from
dietary
sources
or
cell
culture
media.
This
selenium-dependent
control
follows
a
specific
hierarchy,
with
“housekeeping”
selenoproteins
maintaining
constant
expression
while
“stress-regulated”
counterparts
respond
to
selenium
level
fluctuations.
study
investigates
variability
fetal
bovine
serum
(FBS)
concentrations
among
commercial
batches
its
effects
stress-related
cellular
selenoproteins.
Despite
limitations
study,
exclusively
used
HEK293
cells
focused
subset
findings
highlight
substantial
impact
levels
selenoprotein
expression,
particularly
GPX1
GPX4.
luciferase
reporter
assay
emerged
sensitive
precise
method
evaluating
environments.
While
not
exhaustive,
this
analysis
provides
valuable
insights
into
selenium-mediated
regulation,
emphasizing
importance
responses
offering
guidance
researchers
field.
Biological Trace Element Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 17, 2024
Amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis
(ALS)
is
a
fatal
neurodegenerative
disease
affecting
the
brain
and
spinal
cord
motor
neurons.
On
25
April
2023,
drug
tofersen,
an
antisense
oligonucleotide,
received
US
Food
Drug
Administration
approval
for
treating
ALS
in
adults
carrying
mutations
of
SOD1
gene.
We
aimed
at
assessing
whether
cerebrospinal
fluid
concentrations
selenium,
element
both
toxicological
nutritional
interest
possibly
involved
etiology
progression,
are
modified
by
tofersen
administration.
determined
selenium
species
anion
exchange
chromatography
hyphenated
to
inductively
coupled
plasma-dynamic
reaction
cell-mass
spectrometry
overall
using
plasma
sector-field
mass
spectrometry,
baseline
6
months
after
active
treatment
ten
Italian
patients
gene
mutation.
Concentrations
total
many
substantially
increased
intervention,
particularly
inorganic
(tetravalent
hexavalent)
organic
selenomethionine
compound
co-eluting
with
selenocystine
standard.
Overall,
these
findings
suggest
that
markedly
alters
status
probably
redox
within
central
nervous
system,
due
direct
effect
on
neurons
and/or
blood-brain
barrier.
Further
studies
required
investigate
biological
clinical
relevance
how
they
might
relate
pharmacological
effects
progression.
Journal of Cardiac Failure,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(11), P. 1452 - 1461
Published: Feb. 15, 2024
BackgroundSelenoprotein
P
(SELENOP)
is
a
transporter
for
selenium
and
has
been
shown
to
protect
status
maintenance
in
brain
against
deficiency,
supporting
neuronal
development,
neurogenesis
neurocognitive
function.
Selenium
deficiency
previously
associated
with
cognitive
impairment
various
populations,
but
no
studies
have
carried
out
subjects
heart
failure
(HF).PurposeTo
explore
if
SELENOP
acute
HF
impairment.MethodsPlasma
measured
through
an
immunoassay
analysis
well-validated
marker
of
plasma
the
benefit
providing
information
on
bioavailable
fraction
preferentially
supplied
cells
equipped
receptors
uptake.
was
320
hospitalized
HF.
One-hundred-eighty-seven
also
underwent
four
tests
assessing
global
function
[Montreal
Cognitive
Assessment
(MoCA)],
processing
[Symbol
Digit
Modalities
Test
(SDMT)],
visual
attention
task
switching
[Trailmaking
A
(TMT-A)],
executive
speed
[A
Quick
Speed
(AQT)
form
color].
Appropriate
cut-offs
were
used
each
test
define
impairment.
Cross-sectional
associations
between
concentrations
defined
by
explored
using
multivariable
logistic
models.
Further,
models
exploring
as
lowest
quartile
levels
out.ResultsThe
187
participants
had
mean
age
73
(±11.9)
years;
31%
female,
BMI
28.1
(±5.6)
kg/m2.
Each
1
SD
increment
SELENOP-concentrations
lower
odds
MoCA
cut-off
score
<23
(odds
ratio
(OR)
0.60;
95%CI
0.40-0.91;
p=
0.017).
within
(≤2.3
mg/L)
(OR
3.10;
1.38-6.97;
p=0.006),
SDMT
2.26;
1.10-4.67;
p=0.027)
TMT-A
3.40;
1.47-7.88;
p=0.004)),
not
AQT
color.ConclusionsIn
admitted
failure,
higher
better
performance
reflecting
cognition,
SELENOP-deficiency
three
tests.