Abstract
The levels of activity of selenium glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) in animals, in circulating blood cells, and in pathologic conditions in man are reviewed. The results are discussed in relation to circulating lipoperoxides and to selenium supplementation.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Animals
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Autistic Disorder / blood
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Autistic Disorder / enzymology
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Erythrocytes / enzymology
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Female
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Glutathione Peroxidase / blood*
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Humans
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Infant
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Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic / blood
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Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic / enzymology
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Multiple Sclerosis / blood
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Multiple Sclerosis / enzymology
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Plant Oils / poisoning
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Poisoning / blood
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Poisoning / enzymology
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Selenium / blood*
Substances
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Plant Oils
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Glutathione Peroxidase
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Selenium