Selenium biofortification: roles, mechanisms, responses and prospects

A Hossain, M Skalicky, M Brestic, S Maitra, S Sarkar… - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
The trace element selenium (Se) is a crucial element for many living organisms, including
soil microorganisms, plants and animals, including humans. Generally, in Nature Se is taken …

Selenium biofortification in the 21st century: status and challenges for healthy human nutrition

M Schiavon, S Nardi, F Dalla Vecchia, A Ertani - Plant and soil, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Background Selenium (Se) is an essential element for mammals and its deficiency
in the diet is a global problem. Plants accumulate Se and thus represent a major source of …

Co-encapsulation of broccoli sprout extract nanoliposomes into basil seed gum: effects on in vitro antioxidant, antibacterial and anti-Listeria activities in ricotta cheese

Z Azarashkan, S Farahani, A Abedinia… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
This study aimed to investigate the antioxidant and antibacterial activities (AOA and ABA) of
broccoli sprout extract (BSE) nanoliposomes co-encapsulated into basil seeds gum (BSG) …

Agronomic biofortification with Se, Zn, and Fe: An effective strategy to enhance crop nutritional quality and stress defense—A review

J Szerement, A Szatanik-Kloc, J Mokrzycki… - Journal of Soil Science …, 2022 - Springer
Human micronutrient deficiencies are a widespread problem worldwide and mainly concern
people whose diet (mainly of plant origin) consists of insufficient amounts of critical vitamins …

Current knowledge on selenium biofortification to improve the nutraceutical profile of food: A comprehensive review

R D'Amato, L Regni, B Falcinelli, S Mattioli… - Journal of agricultural …, 2020 - ACS Publications
Selenium (Se) is an important micronutrient for living organisms, since it is involved in
several physiological and metabolic processes. Se intake in humans is often low and very …

Bioactive Compounds and Bioactivities of Brassica oleracea L. var. Italica Sprouts and Microgreens: An Updated Overview from a Nutraceutical Perspective

TN Le, CH Chiu, PC Hsieh - Plants, 2020 - mdpi.com
Sprouts and microgreens, the edible seedlings of vegetables and herbs, have received
increasing attention in recent years and are considered as functional foods or superfoods …

Food sources of selenium and its relationship with chronic diseases

W Hu, C Zhao, H Hu, S Yin - Nutrients, 2021 - mdpi.com
Selenium (Se) is an essential micronutrient for mammals, and its deficiency seriously
threatens human health. A series of biofortification strategies have been developed to …

The influence of common free radicals and antioxidants on development of Alzheimer's Disease

KA Wojtunik-Kulesza, A Oniszczuk, T Oniszczuk… - Biomedicine & …, 2016 - Elsevier
Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is one of the most important neurodegenerative disorders in the
21st century for the continually aging population. Despite an increasing number of patients …

Selenium and nano-selenium in plant nutrition

H El-Ramady, N Abdalla, HS Taha, T Alshaal… - Environmental …, 2016 - Springer
Selenium (Se) is a naturally occurring metalloid element which occurs nearly in all
environments. Se is considered as a finite and non-renewable resource on the Earth. The …

Selenium biofortification and phytoremediation phytotechnologies: a review

M Schiavon, EAH Pilon‐Smits - Journal of environmental …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
The element selenium (Se) is both essential and toxic for most life forms, with a narrow
margin between deficiency and toxicity. Phytotechnologies using plants and their associated …