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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Frontiers Media S.A.
2020-09-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Nutrition |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fnut.2020.00164/full |