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9780387338262: Selenium: Its Molecular Biology And Role in Human Health
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ISBN 10: 0387338268 ISBN 13: 9780387338262
Casa editrice: Springer Nature, 2006

Sinossi

This book examines the molecular biology of selenium and how this element makes its way into protein. The role of this element in preventing certain forms of cancer, heart disease and other cardiovascular and muscle disorders is explored in the text. The Second Edition outlines discoveries since the book was first introduced in 2001. Chapter updates have been written by investigators who have made important contributions to the field.

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Selenium is an essential trace element in the diet of humans and many other life forms. As discussed in this book, selenium plays an important role in preventing certain forms of cancer, heart disease and other cardiovascular and muscle disorders. Evidence points to numerous other health benefits including an indispensable function in development, male reproduction and the immune system. In addition, selenium serves as an antiviral agent and may delay the onset of AIDS in HIV positive patients and delay the aging process. This element occurs primarily in cellular proteins in the form of a novel amino acid selenocysteine. Selenocysteine is the 21st amino acid in the genetic code and is cotranslationally incorporated into protein in response to the codon, UGA. Selenoproteins control redox homeostasis and are involved in variety of cellular pathways. The emphasis of this book is on the current status of the molecular biology of selenium. The importance of this element in human health is also highlighted.

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Editore
Springer Nature
Data di pubblicazione
2006
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
0387338268
ISBN 13 
9780387338262
Rilegatura
Copertina rigida
Numero edizione
2
Numero di pagine
419
Redattore
Hatfield Dolph L., Berry Marla J., Gladyshev Vadim N.
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ISBN 10:  1441941517 ISBN 13:  9781441941510
Casa editrice: Springer-Verlag New York Inc., 2011
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