Selenium In Biology And Medicine
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A landmark scientific reference in biochemistry and biomedical research, Selenium in Biology and Medicine presents a comprehensive examination of the essential trace element selenium and its multifaceted roles in living systems. Compiled from the proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Selenium in Biology and Medicine, the volume brings together contributions from leading researchers to detail selenium's biochemical functions, its metabolism in plants and animals, and its significance in human health and disease prevention. The work argues that selenium occupies a critical position in nutritional science, particularly in relation to antioxidant defense mechanisms, thyroid hormone metabolism, and cancer chemoprevention. Written with the rigor and precision expected of a high-level academic text, it illustrates the complex interplay between selenium deficiency, toxicity, and optimal biological function across a range of organisms. This authoritative collection remains an indispensable resource for biochemists, nutritionists, toxicologists, and medical researchers seeking a thorough grounding in selenium science.
Author: Julian E. Spallholz, John L. Martin, Howard E. Ganther
Format: Hardback
Published: 1981, AVI Publishing Company, Inc.
Genre: Biology
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A landmark scientific reference in biochemistry and biomedical research, Selenium in Biology and Medicine presents a comprehensive examination of the essential trace element selenium and its multifaceted roles in living systems. Compiled from the proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Selenium in Biology and Medicine, the volume brings together contributions from leading researchers to detail selenium's biochemical functions, its metabolism in plants and animals, and its significance in human health and disease prevention. The work argues that selenium occupies a critical position in nutritional science, particularly in relation to antioxidant defense mechanisms, thyroid hormone metabolism, and cancer chemoprevention. Written with the rigor and precision expected of a high-level academic text, it illustrates the complex interplay between selenium deficiency, toxicity, and optimal biological function across a range of organisms. This authoritative collection remains an indispensable resource for biochemists, nutritionists, toxicologists, and medical researchers seeking a thorough grounding in selenium science.