Selenium

522 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

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.

• Reihe: Molecular and Integrative Toxicology
• Themen: Medizin Medizinische Spezialgebiete Pharmakologie
• ISBN: 9783319953892
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 03.11.2018
• Größe: 23.5 x 15.5 cm
• Verlag: Springer International Publishing
• Herausgegeben von: Bernhard Michalke