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Selenium in cancer prevention: a review of the evidence and mechanism of action.
The Proceedings of the Nutrition Society - 1 Nov 2005
Rayman Margaret P
Abstract excerpt
Se is an unusual trace element in having its own codon in mRNA that specifies its insertion into selenoproteins as selenocysteine (SeCys), by means of a mechanism requiring a large SeCys-insertion complex. This exacting insertion machinery for selenoprotein production has implications for the Se requirements for cancer prevention. If Se may protect against cancer, an adequate intake of Se is desirable. However,...
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