Selenium Status, Its Interaction with Selected Essential and Toxic Elements, and a Possible Sex-Dependent Response In Utero, in a South African Birth Cohort

Selenium Status, Its Interaction with Selected Essential and Toxic Elements, and a Possible Sex-Dependent Response In Utero, in a South African Birth Cohort

Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element and its deficiency in utero may affect fetus development and birth outcomes. The current study aimed to assess serum Se status at delivery and examine the possible association between Se levels and birth outcomes. The interaction of Se with selected essent...

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Main Authors: Halina B. Röllin, Kalavati Channa, Bukola Olutola, Jon Øyvind Odland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
selenium in utero
essential elements
toxic elements
birth outcomes
sex-dependent response
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/16/8344

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