Toxicology and pharmacology of synthetic organoselenium compounds: An update

CW Nogueira, NV Barbosa, JBT Rocha - Archives of Toxicology, 2021‏ - Springer
Here, we addressed the pharmacology and toxicology of synthetic organoselenium
compounds and some naturally occurring organoselenium amino acids. The use of …

[HTML][HTML] Lipid-core nanoparticles: Classification, preparation methods, routes of administration and recent advances in cancer treatment

P Graván, A Aguilera-Garrido, JA Marchal… - Advances in Colloid and …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Nanotechnological drug delivery platforms represent a new paradigm for cancer
therapeutics as they improve the pharmacokinetic profile and distribution of …

Incorporating selenium into heterocycles and natural products─ from chemical properties to pharmacological activities

W Hou, H Xu - Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2022‏ - ACS Publications
Selenium (Se)-containing compounds have emerged as potential therapeutic agents for the
treatment of a range of diseases. Through tremendous effort, considerable knowledge has …

Zinc, magnesium, selenium and depression: a review of the evidence, potential mechanisms and implications

J Wang, P Um, BA Dickerman, J Liu - Nutrients, 2018‏ - mdpi.com
Micronutrient deficiency and depression are major global health problems. Here, we first
review recent empirical evidence of the association between several micronutrients—zinc …

The role of selenium in arsenic and cadmium toxicity: an updated review of scientific literature

I Zwolak - Biological trace element research, 2020‏ - Springer
Abstract Arsenic (As) and cadmium (Cd) are elements arousing major public health
concerns associated with environmental pollution, high toxicity potential, and carcinogenic …

Selenium: environmental significance, pollution, and biological treatment technologies

LC Tan, YV Nancharaiah… - … treatment of mine …, 2018‏ - taylorfrancis.com
10Selenium is an essential trace element needed for all living organisms. Despite its
essentiality, selenium is a potential toxic element to natural ecosystems due to its …

Which form is that? The importance of selenium speciation and metabolism in the prevention and treatment of disease

CM Weekley, HH Harris - Chemical Society Reviews, 2013‏ - pubs.rsc.org
The biological activity of selenium is dependent upon its speciation. We aim to integrate
selenium speciation and metabolism into a discussion of the mechanisms by which …

[HTML][HTML] Selenium compounds as novel potential anticancer agents

D Radomska, R Czarnomysy, D Radomski… - International journal of …, 2021‏ - mdpi.com
The high number of new cancer incidences and the associated mortality continue to be
alarming, leading to the search for new therapies that would be more effective and less …

Selenium as an emerging versatile player in heterocycles and natural products modification

W Hou, H Dong, X Zhang, Y Wang, L Su, H Xu - Drug Discovery Today, 2022‏ - Elsevier
The diverse pharmacological activities of organoselenium compounds are closely correlated
to their ability to scavenge and induce reactive oxygen species (ROS), their intrinsic …

Synthesis and in Silico Investigation of Organoselenium-Clubbed Schiff Bases as Potential Mpro Inhibitors for the SARS-CoV-2 Replication

S Shaaban, A Abdou, AG Alhamzani, MM Abou-Krisha… - Life, 2023‏ - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The coronavirus was declared a worldwide pandemic for the first time in
December 2019. Although vaccination reduces the risk of severe illness and death, no …