Selenium Metabolism and Selenoproteins in Human Health

摘要：

Selenium (Se) is a micronutrient that is essential for life but is toxic in excess.Deficiency of the element is associated with at least one human disease.Mild to moderately toxic Se intakes cause hair and nail changes and intakes of larger amounts can lead to organ damage and even death. The biological functions of Se are exerted by selenoproteins,the synthesis of which is dependent on se. Thus,Se deficiency impairs selenoprotein-dependent biochemical functions and can lead to dysfunction of cells or even to cell death.

作者: Raymond F.Burk

作者单位: Division of Gastroenterology,Hepatology,and Nutrition,Department of Medicine,Vanderbilt University School of Medicine,1030C Medical Research Building IV,Nashville,TN 37232-0252,USA

会议类型: 国际会议

会议名称: The First International Conference on Selenium in the Environment and Human Health(第一届硒与环境和人体健康国际会议)

会议地点: 苏州

会议语种:英文

页码: 45-46

在线出版日期: 2009-10-01（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）