Aspects of a Distinct Cytotoxicity of Selenium Salts and Organic Selenides in Living Cells with Possible Implications for Drug Design
Selenium is traditionally considered as an antioxidant element and selenium compounds are often discussed in the context of chemoprevention and therapy. Recent studies, however, have revealed a rather more colorful and diverse biological action of selenium-based compounds, including the modulation o...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-07-01
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Series: | Molecules |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/20/8/13894 |