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Effects of selenium and glutathione peroxidase on the biosynthesis of prostaglandin E₂ and F₂α by the ram vesicular gland

Creator:

Abdelgadir, Salaheldin Eltigani

Abstract:

This study was conducted to investigate the involvement of selenium and glutathione peroxidase in prostaglandin biosynthesis by the ram vesicular gland. Vesicular glands were collected from healthy intact rams covering a wide range of selenium nutrition and were analyzed for selenium concentrations, glutathione peroxidase activities and levels of prostaglandin E₂...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

Full Text:

have an indirect effect on prostaglandin biosynthesis by protecting the prostaglandin endoperoxide