Selenium is an essential mineral element with important biological functions for the whole
body through incorporation into selenoproteins. This element is highly concentrated in the …

SARS-CoV-2 infections underlie the current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and
are causative for a high death toll particularly among elderly subjects and those with …

Thyroid hormones are known for controlling metabolism of lipids, carbohydrates, proteins,
minerals, and electrolytes and for regulating body temperature. Normal thyroid status …

Thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine cancer. There is no systematic screening for
such cancer, and the current challenge is to find potential biomarkers to facilitate an early …

The essential trace element selenium (Se) is needed for the biosynthesis of selenocysteine-
containing selenoproteins, including the secreted enzyme glutathione peroxidase 3 (GPX3) …

The emphasis on healthy nutrition is gaining a forefront place in current biomedical
sciences. Nutritional deficiencies and imbalances have been widely demonstrated to be …

Objective Iodide transport across thyrocytes constitutes a critical step for thyroid hormone
biosynthesis, mediated mainly by the basolateral sodium-iodide-symporter (NIS (SLC5A5)) …

Introduction Selenium is important for human health. However, the selenium status and
selenium intake of the German population has not been recorded in a representative study …

Background: Low selenium levels are associated with an increased incidence and
advanced stage of thyroid cancers (THCAs). In response to changes in selenium levels, a …

The association between the serum essential metal elements (magnesium, iron, copper,
zinc, and calcium) and thyroid nodules is still inconsistent. The current study aims to …