Selenium and Selenoproteins: Mechanisms, Health Functions, and Emerging Applications
Shahidin,
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Yan Wang,
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Yi-Long Wu
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et al.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(3), P. 437 - 437
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
Selenium
(Se)
is
an
essential
trace
element
crucial
for
human
health
that
primarily
functions
as
immunonutrient.
It
incorporated
into
polypeptides
such
selenocysteine
(SeC)
and
selenomethionine
(SeMet),
two
key
amino
acids
involved
in
various
biochemical
processes.
All
living
organisms
can
convert
inorganic
Se
biologically
active
organic
forms,
with
SeMet
being
the
predominant
form
a
precursor
SeC
production
humans
animals.
The
genome
encodes
25
selenoprotein
genes,
which
incorporate
low-molecular-weight
compounds
of
SeC.
Organic
Se,
especially
selenoproteins,
more
efficiently
absorbed
than
driving
demand
selenoprotein-based
products,
functional
foods.
Se-enriched
foods
offer
practical
means
delivering
bioavailable
are
associated
enhanced
antioxidant
properties
benefits.
Recent
advancements
synthesis
have
improved
our
understanding
their
roles
defense,
cancer
prevention,
immune
regulation,
anti-inflammation,
hypoglycemia,
cardiovascular
health,
Alzheimer’s
disease,
fertility,
COVID-19.
This
review
highlights
selenoproteins
biological
functions,
biosynthetic
pathways,
emerging
applications
while
highlighting
need
further
research.
Language: Английский
Characterization of the thioredoxin peroxidase gene and its role in lambda-cyhalothrin tolerance in Agrotis ipsilon (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Yu Gao,
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Dongyang Liu,
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Qigang Deng
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et al.
Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 102403 - 102403
Published: March 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Unveiling the Role of Selenium in Child Development: Impacts on Growth, Neurodevelopment and Immunity
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(4), P. 1274 - 1274
Published: Feb. 14, 2025
Selenium
(Se)
is
a
vital
trace
element
for
children,
playing
crucial
role
in
numerous
physiological
processes,
including
antioxidant
defense,
immune
regulation,
thyroid
function,
and
bone
metabolism.
Emerging
evidence
highlights
its
potential
impact
on
child
development
growth
while
also
underscoring
the
complexity
of
mechanisms
global
variations
Se
intake.
The
aim
this
review
to
comprehensively
elucidate
significance
various
biological
processes
within
human
body,
with
focus
growth;
biochemical
effects
nervous
system,
tissue;
implications
deficiency
toxicity.
This
integrates
findings
from
experimental
models,
epidemiological
studies,
clinical
trials
explore
Se's
neurodevelopment,
competence
children.
Selenoproteins,
which
regulate
oxidative
stress
hormone
metabolism,
are
essential
normal
cognitive
toxicity
has
been
linked
impaired
retardation,
decreased
function.
underscore
influence
pathways
that
critical
healthy
broader
importance
health.
Public
health
strategies
aimed
at
optimizing
selenium
intake
may
play
pivotal
improving
pediatric
outcomes
worldwide.
Language: Английский
From Digestion to Detoxification: Exploring Plant Metabolite Impacts on Insect Enzyme Systems for Enhanced Pest Control
Insects,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(4), P. 392 - 392
Published: April 7, 2025
This
review
provides
an
in-depth
examination
of
the
intricate
interactions
between
plant
metabolites
and
digestive
antioxidative
enzymes
in
insects,
highlighting
their
essential
roles
shaping
insect
herbivory
adaptation
strategies.
Plants
have
evolved
a
diverse
arsenal
secondary
to
defend
against
herbivorous
which,
response,
developed
sophisticated
adaptations
overcome
these
defenses
efficiently
exploit
resources.
We
outline
importance
enzymes,
such
as
proteases
amylases,
which
allow
insects
break
down
complex
compounds
access
vital
nutrients.
Additionally,
focuses
on
midgut,
including
superoxide
dismutase
catalase,
play
crucial
role
mitigating
oxidative
stress
generated
during
digestion
other
metabolic
processes.
Synthesizing
findings
from
various
studies,
this
also
considers
how
environmental
factors,
heavy
metal
exposure
temperature
changes,
influence
enzymes'
activity
levels.
It
highlights
dual
function
detoxifying
harmful
plant-derived
while
preserving
cellular
stability.
The
implications
biochemical
for
pest
management
are
discussed,
with
emphasis
potential
developing
biopesticides
that
target
specific
enzymatic
pathways
disrupt
feeding
growth.
By
elucidating
mechanisms
underlie
plant-insect
interactions,
enhances
our
understanding
co-evolutionary
dynamics
offers
insights
into
sustainable
agricultural
practices
could
leverage
effective
control.
Finally,
proposes
future
research
directions
aimed
at
identifying
novel
enzyme-modulating
properties
exploring
ecological
impacts
enzyme-targeted
approaches.
Language: Английский