Selenium deficiency induces spleen pathological changes in pigs by decreasing selenoprotein expression, evoking oxidative stress, and activating inflammation and apoptosis

Selenium deficiency induces spleen pathological changes in pigs by decreasing selenoprotein expression, evoking oxidative stress, and activating inflammation and apoptosis

Abstract Background The immune system is one aspect of health that is affected by dietary selenium (Se) levels and selenoprotein expression. Spleen is an important immune organ of the body, which is directly involved in cellular immunity. However, there are limited reports on Se levels and spleen he...

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Main Authors: Shuang Li, Wenjuan Sun, Kai Zhang, Jiawei Zhu, Xueting Jia, Xiaoqing Guo, Qingyu Zhao, Chaohua Tang, Jingdong Yin, Junmin Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology
Subjects:
Apoptosis
Inflammation
Oxidative stress
Pigs
Selenium deficiency
Spleen
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40104-021-00587-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40104-021-00587-x

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