GPXs are responsible for reducing reactive oxygen species (ROS), such as hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) to water by using glutathione (GSH). TXNRDs not only reduce thioredoxin (Trd), but also non-disulfide ...

Selenium is an essential trace mineral that is important for many functions in the body. Recent research suggests that selenium has anti-aging properties and may even protect against age-associated ...

Selenium functions through selenoproteins, several of which are oxidant defense enzymes. The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for selenium is based on the amount needed to maximize synthesis of the ...

Selenoproteins have the 21 st amino acid, selenocysteine incorporated into their polypeptide chain. This is the primary mechanism by which selenium can help biological functions. There are at least 25 ...

Statistical comparison of oxidative stress markers and antioxidant levels in the testicular homogenates of the rat groups: (A) MDA, (B) SOD, (C) TAS, and (D) TOS levels. Cis: cisplatin; Cis+Se: ...