Selenium Biochemistry and Bioavailability: Implications for Animal Agriculture
Selenium (Se) is an essential trace mineral required for growth, development, immune function, and metabolism. Selenium exerts its biological effects as an integral component of selenoproteins (SePs). Deficiency or low Se status leads to marked changes in many biochemical pathways and a range of pat...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-12-01
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| Series: | Agriculture |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/5/4/1277 |