Production of Se-methylselenocysteine in transgenic plants expressing selenocysteine methyltransferase

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>It has become increasingly evident that dietary Se plays a significant role in reducing the incidence of lung, colorectal and prostate cancer in humans. Different forms of Se vary in their chemopreventative efficacy, with <it>S...

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Main Authors: Harris Hugh, Wood Karl V, Lahner Brett, Orser Cindy, Albrecht Carrie, Brunk Dennis G, Sors Thomas G, Ellis Danielle, Pickering Ingrid J, Salt David E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-01-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2229/4/1