Sexual Dimorphism in the Selenocysteine Lyase Knockout Mouse

Selenium (Se) is an essential micronutrient known for its antioxidant properties and health benefits, attributed to its presence in selenoproteins as the amino acid, selenocysteine. Selenocysteine lyase (Scly) catalyzes hydrolysis of selenocysteine to selenide and alanine, facilitating re-utilizatio...

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Main Authors: Ashley N. Ogawa-Wong, Ann C. Hashimoto, Herena Ha, Matthew W. Pitts, Lucia A. Seale, Marla J. Berry
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-01-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/2/159