Selenium and RNA Virus Interactions: Potential Implications for SARS-CoV-2 Infection (COVID-19)

SARS-CoV-2 is an RNA virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic that already claimed more than 340,000 lives worldwide as of May 23, 2020, the majority of which are elderly. Selenium (Se), a natural trace element, has a key and complex role in the immune system. It is well-documented that Se defici...

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Main Authors: Laurent Hiffler, Benjamin Rakotoambinina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fnut.2020.00164/full