Selenium (Molecular And Integrative Toxicology)

This book summarizes the fast-growing and current knowledge about selenium interaction with cancer, diabetes, neuro-degeneration, heart disease, muscle disorders, HIV and several more. A special focus will be placed on in-depth knowledge about gene expression, selenoprotein biosynthesis, seleno-metabolism--as well as the molecular pathways, physiological roles, and the molecular action of selenium including interaction with other elements and vitamins or as Se-nanoparticles. The reader will receive the newest information regarding redox status and redox regulatory systems, specifically in relation to different glutathione peroxidases and thioredoxin-reductases as well as about cellular bioavailability and cytotoxicity, de-balanced immune response, inflammation or dietary aspects.

• | Author: Bernhard Michalke
• | Publisher: Springer
• | Publication Date: Jan 08, 2019
• | Number of Pages: 537 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 3030070263
• | ISBN-13: 9783030070267