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Selenoprotein W : distribution and function in rat tissue and cultured cells

Creator:

Sun, Yu, 1963-

Abstract:

The objective of this study was to further determine the distribution of selenoprotein W (SeW) in tissues from rats and sheep fed different selenium levels and to search for the possible functions of this protein. In the rat study a total of 28 rat tissues were examined and SeW was...

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Dissertation

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INTRODUCTION 1 SELENIUM METABOLISM IN HUMANS 2 SELENIUM DEFICIENCY AND, SELENIUM TOXICITY 4 BIOSYNTHESIS OF
White muscle and other selenium-responsive diseases of livestock

Creator:

Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, University of Idaho. Extension, Hansen, Donald, Hathaway, Ronald L., Oldfield, J. E., 1921-, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension

Abstract:

Oregon State University researchers made a significant discovery in 1958. They found that the underlying cause of white muscle disease is a dietary deficiency of the trace element selenium (Se). There is a fairly clear-cut relationship between soil, plant, and animal factors. Certain soils, including some formed by volcanic action...

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Technical Report

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of white muscle disease in o or more young animals is definite evidence of selenium deficiency in the