Biochemistry of Selenium
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Springer US
1983, 1983
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 1983 |
| Series: | Biochemistry of the Elements
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 8.4 Selenium and Dental Caries
- 8.5 The Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Selenium
- 8.6 Selenium and Heart Disease
- 8.7 Selenium and Aging
- 8.8 Cystic Fibrosis
- 8.9 Multiple Sclerosis
- 8.10 Cataracts
- 8.11 Other Diseases
- 8.12 Radioselenium as a Diagnostic Agent
- 11.11 References
- 9. Synthetic Forms of Selenium and Their Chemotherapeutic Uses
- 9.1 Anti-Infective Agents
- 9.2 Antifungal Agents
- 9.3 Antiparasitic Agents
- 9.4 Compounds Affecting the Central Nervous System
- 9.5 Compounds that Affect the Autonomic Nervous System
- 9.6 Compounds that Affect the Circulatory System
- 9.7 Anti-Inflammatory Compounds
- 9.8 Antihistamines
- 9.9 Anticancer Agents
- 9.10 Antiradiation Agents
- 9.11 Steroids
- 9.12 Selenocoenzyme A
- 9.13 Selenium-Containing Carbohydrates
- 9.14 Seleno-Amino Acids
- 11.11 References
- 10. Analytical Methods of Selenium Determination
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Sample Preparation and Storage
- 10.3 Destructive Analysis
- 1. Forms of Selenium
- 1.1 Low Molecular-Weight Compounds
- 1.2 Macromolecular Forms of Selenium
- 11.11 References
- 2. Selenium Deficiency Diseases in Animals
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Dietary Liver Necrosis and Factor 3
- 2.3 Nutritional Muscular Dystrophy
- 2.4 Exudative Diathesis
- 2.5 Pancreatic Degeneration
- 2.6 Mulberry Heart Disease
- 2.7 Reproductive Problems
- 2.8 Myopathy of the Gizzard
- 2.9 Growth
- 2.10 Selenium—Responsive Unthriftiness of Sheep and Cattle
- 2.11 Periodontal Disease of Ewes
- 2.12 Encephalomalacia
- 11.11 References
- 3. Metabolism of Selenium
- 3.1 Absorption
- 3.2 Placental Transfer
- 3.3 Mechanism of the Antioxidant Action of Selenium
- 3.4 Effect of Paraquat
- 3.5 Effect on Cytochrome P-450
- 3.6 Selenium and Hepatic Heme Metabolism
- 11.11 References
- 4. Comparative Metabolism and Biochemistry of Selenium and Sulphur
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Comparative Metabolism of Selenium and Sulphur
- 10.4 Nondestructive Analysis
- References
- 4.3 Comparative Biochemistry of Selenium and Sulphur
- 11.11 References
- 5. Biological Interactions of Selenium with Other Substances
- 5.1 Cadmium
- 5.2 Arsenic
- 5.3 Copper
- 5.4 Silver
- 5.5 Cobalt
- 5.6 Manganese
- 5.7 Lead
- 5.8 Mercury
- 5.9 Thallium
- 5.10 Tellurium
- 5.11 Vanadium
- 5.12 Bismuth
- 5.13 Other Substances
- 11.11 References
- 6. Environmental Occurrence of Selenium
- 6.1 Geochemistry of Selenium
- 6.2 Soil Selenium
- 6.3 Uptake and Concentration of Trace Elements in the Roots, Stems, and Leaves of Plants
- 6.4 Forage Selenium
- 6.5 Selenium in Water
- 6.6 Selenium in Food
- 6.7 Intakes and Recommended Daily Allowance in Humans
- 6.8 Regulations in Regard to Animal Diets
- 11.11 References
- 7. Toxicity of Selenium
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Industrial Medical Aspects
- 11.11 References
- 8. Selenium in Health and Disease.-8.1 Selenium and Cancer
- 8.2 Selenium and Mutagenesis
- 8.3 Selenium and Immunity