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Selenium: Its Molecular Biology and Role in Human Health

By Vadim N. Gladyshev , Dolph L. Hatfield , Marla J. Berry

Book information

Publisher
Springer
Year
2006
ISBN
0387338268, 9780387338262
LCC
QP535.S5 S445 2006
Open Library ID
OL17869746M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
25 MB (25966315 bytes)
Edition
2nd
Pages
444\410
Topic
Biology Molecular
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

This book examines the molecular biology of selenium and how this element makes its way into protein. The role of this element in preventing certain forms of cancer, heart disease and other cardiovascular and muscle disorders is explored in the text. The Second Edition outlines discoveries since the book was first introduced in 2001. Chapter updates have been written by investigators who have made important contributions to the field.

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