Article
Environmental Sciences
Jing Ge, Kai Guo, Cong Zhang, Milton Talukder, Mei-Wei Lv, Jin-Yang Li, Jin-Long Li
Summary: This study aimed to compare the superior antagonistic effects of Nano-Se, SeY, and SSe on Cd-induced inflammation response through the NF-kB/I kappa B pathway in the heart. Results demonstrated that Nano-Se was more effective in reversing Cd-induced histopathological changes and iNOS activities, reducing Cd accumulation, and antagonizing Cd-triggered inflammation response in chicken hearts compared to SeY and SSe. Se applications, especially Nano-Se, can be most efficiently used for relieving cardiotoxicity induced by Cd exposure.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ana Margarida Pereira, Margarida Guedes, Edgar Pinto, Elisabete Matos, Agostinho A. Almeida, Claudia S. Baptista, Marcela A. Segundo, Antonio J. M. Fonseca, Ana Rita J. Cabrita
Summary: The study compared the efficacy of two selenium sources for supplementing dry dog food for puppies. Organic selenium promoted higher weight gain, while inorganic selenium had advantages in nutrient and energy intake.
ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Luca Ferrari, Donata M. I. R. Cattaneo, Rossella Abbate, Michele Manoni, Matteo Ottoboni, Alice Luciano, Christoph von Holst, Luciano Pinotti
Summary: Selenium is an essential micronutrient that plays an important role in the development and physiological homoeostasis of animals and humans. This review discusses the role of selenium in the environment, plants, and animal bodies and explores different sources of selenium supplementation, focusing on Se-enriched yeast. Other potential sources such as Se-enriched insects and Se-nanoparticles are also examined for their use in animal nutrition. The scientific evidence suggests that sodium selenite and Se-yeast are the main options for inorganic and organic selenium supplementation, but further research is being conducted on alternative sources with high bioavailability and reduced environmental emissions.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Subhashree Dalai, Malavika Sivan, Mohd Amir Husain, Naved Alam, Gautier Landrot, Ashis Biswas
Summary: The abiotic reduction and complexation of selenium species with natural organic matter (NOM) can be an additional or alternative route for selenium immobilization in NOM-rich soil and sediment.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Neda Roshanravan, Mahdiyeh Khabbaz Koche Ghazi, Samad Ghaffari, Mohammad Naemi, Naimeh Mesri Alamdari, Alireza Namazi Shabestari, Erfan Mosharkesh, Hamid Soleimanzadeh, Mohammadreza Taban Sadeghi, Shahriar Alipour, Sepideh Bastani, Ali Tarighat-Esfanjani
Summary: This study found that supplementation of sodium selenite and Se-enriched yeast can reduce inflammation in patients with atherosclerosis by downregulating the expression of pro-inflammatory genes and improving antioxidant defenses.
NUTRITION METABOLISM AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ana Coelho Marques, Fernando C. Lidon, Ana Rita F. Coelho, Claudia Campos Pessoa, Diana Daccak, Ines Carmo Luis, Manuela Simoes, Paula Scotti-Campos, Ana Sofia Almeida, Mauro Guerra, Roberta G. Leitao, Ana Bagulho, Jose Moreira, Maria F. Pessoa, Paulo Legoinha, Jose C. Ramalho, Jose N. Semedo, Lourenco Palha, Catia Silva, Maria Manuela Silva, Karliana Oliveira, Isabel P. Pais, Fernando H. Reboredo
Summary: This study demonstrated that foliar application of selenium increased the selenium content in rice grains, and affected the levels of micro and macronutrients in the grains. The Ariete and Ceres varieties showed the highest enrichment of selenium.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Elisavet Giamouri, Efstathios Fortatos, Athanasios C. Pappas, George Papadomichelakis
Summary: The present study investigated the impact of dietary supplementation with nano-elemental, inorganic, and organic selenium (Se) on the Se content, fatty acid (FA) composition, and oxidative stability of meat. The findings revealed that both dietary supplementation with Se nanoparticles (SeNP) and a combination of sodium selenite and selenium yeast (SS+SY) significantly increased the Se levels in the breast tissue and decreased the concentrations of malondialdehyde (MDA). Furthermore, SeNP supplementation resulted in a more desirable modification of the FA composition, with higher levels of docosahexaenoic acid (22:6n-3) and total n-3 FA compared to the SS+SY group.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Diene France de Souza, Marliane de Cassia Soares da Silva, Tainara Camila de Souza, Gabriel Cipriano Rocha, Maria Catarina Megumi Kasuya, Monique Renon Eller
Summary: This article presents the latest discoveries in the production of selenium-enriched edible mushrooms and their potential as an alternative source of this mineral in human and animal diets. Selenized mushrooms have been shown to possess bioaccessible forms of selenium with antioxidant and anti-tumor activities, reducing blood cholesterol and glucose levels. However, the use of selenium-enriched substrates may impact yield and chemical composition, posing challenges to standardization and scale-up of production.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Jia-Ying Gui, Shen Rao, Yuanyuan Gou, Feng Xu, Shuiyuan Cheng
Summary: The study found that in selenium-rich broccoli cultivation, selenium yeast is preferred for maximizing selenium uptake and nutrient accumulation; selenium yeast and selenite have different influences on the nutrient composition of broccoli florets, with selenium yeast increasing total phenolic acid and glucosinolate content, but reducing total flavonoid content.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Panfeng Liu, Lifang Song, Shuangnan Hao, Jie Qin, Chenbo Yang, Wude Yang, Meichen Feng, Meijun Zhang, Chao Wang, Xiaoyan Song
Summary: The study examined the effects of selenium application on the grain selenium content and yield of Tartary buckwheat. It was found that grain selenium content increased with higher selenium application concentration, while yield showed an initial increase followed by a decrease. The most effective biofortification programs varied based on factors such as variety, stage of application, and concentration of selenium.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ali Mahmoud El-Badri, Ahmed M. Hashem, Maria Batool, Ahmed Sherif, Elsayed Nishawy, Mohammed Ayaad, Hamada M. Hassan, Ibrahim M. Elrewainy, Jing Wang, Jie Kuai, Bo Wang, Shixue Zheng, Guangsheng Zhou
Summary: BioSeNPs have positive effects on the growth and physiochemical attributes of rapeseed seedlings, enhancing seed germination, growth, and photosynthetic efficiency while reducing oxidative stress caused by salt stress. The nanoparticles regulate the activity of antioxidant enzymes and gene expression patterns to mitigate oxidative stress and cellular membrane damage. However, at high concentrations, bioSeNPs may have slight toxic effects.
JOURNAL OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Peter Ragalyi, Tuende Takacs, Aron Soos, Bela Kovacs, Mihaly Dernovics, Zdenko Loncaric, Peter Dobosy, Gyula Zaray, Mark Rekasi
Summary: This study examined the selenium species composition of four vegetables and found that the proportion of selenium species varies among different plant species and is influenced by soil types. Tomatoes and green peas had higher amounts of organic selenium, while cabbage and carrots had higher proportions of selenate.
Review
Food Science & Technology
L. Gonzalez-Salitre, Ad Roman-Gutierrez, E. Contreras-Lopez, M. Bautista-Avila, Gm Rodriguez-Serrano, Lg Gonzalez-Olivares
Summary: This article reviews the importance of selenium in the diet and the biochemical mechanism of yeast in transforming inorganic selenium into organic species.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Zhongnan Xu, Jing Peng, Wei Wang, Qing Zhao, Yanbin Guo
Summary: PhoP/PhoQ plays a significant role in regulating the functions of bacteria. This study investigated the function of PhoQ in Rahnella aquatilis HX2 and found that it significantly influenced the expression of genes involved in Se metabolism. The findings suggest that the phoQ gene plays a vital role in Se metabolism in bacteria.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jun Li, Lila Otero-Gonzalez, Piet N. L. Lens, Ivet Ferrer, Gijs Du Laing
Summary: Selenium and zinc are essential micronutrients often lacking in human and animal diets. SeZn-enriched duckweed and sludge can be used as slow-release biofertilizers, significantly increasing selenium concentrations in plants, particularly organic selenium-methionine in seeds, without negative effects on plant growth.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shuang-Qing Zhang, Sui-Han Cheng, Shi Shen, Bi-Ying Luo, Yan Zhang
Summary: A new method was developed for quantifying Cr(III) and Cr(VI) in Chromium-enriched yeast, using ion chromatography-inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Cr(III) and Cr(VI) were extracted using ultrasound-assisted weakly alkaline EDTA solution combined with boiling, and separated on two successive anion-exchange columns. The method was sensitive, accurate, and precise, with no Cr(VI) species found in CrY.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Shuang-Qing Zhang, Xinghe Wang, Yan Zhang, Xiuting Li
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shuang-Qing Zhang, Feng Chen
CURRENT DRUG METABOLISM
(2020)
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shuang-Qing Zhang, Feng Chen
CURRENT DRUG METABOLISM
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Lifang Gao, Shuang-Qing Zhang
Summary: This paper focuses on the osteogenic effects and mechanisms, pharmacokinetics and delivery systems of ICT, highlighting bone-targeting strategies.
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Jie Li, Shuting Wang, Fengjie Tian, Shuang-Qing Zhang, Hongtao Jin
Summary: As the use of herbs increases worldwide, there are more reports of interactions between herbs and drugs. The complex active components of herbs inevitably affect the pharmacokinetics of chemical drugs in vivo. The expression of drug transporters is closely related to the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs. When herbs inhibit or induce the expression of transporters, it can result in changes in substrate pharmacokinetics, affecting the efficacy and toxicity of drugs. This article summarizes the tissue distribution and physiological functions of drug transporters, analyzes the effects of herbs on drug transporters, and discusses the possible mechanisms of herb-drug interactions, providing ideas and references for safe clinical drug use.
Editorial Material
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Shuang-Qing Zhang
METABOLIC BRAIN DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Shuang-Qing Zhang, Xian-Wu Qin, Yan Zhang
Summary: Chromium (Cr) is essential for carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolisms in humans and animals. Chromium-enriched yeast (CrY) is a commonly used dietary supplement but its pharmacokinetics remains unclear. This study found that CrY was rapidly absorbed into the blood and slowly eliminated after oral administration in rats, which could lead to the accumulation of chromium in vivo.
NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERGS ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ya-Zhi Bai, Shuang-Qing Zhang
METABOLIC BRAIN DISEASE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shuang-Qing Zhang, Feng Chen
CURRENT DRUG METABOLISM
(2023)
Letter
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jia-Meng Li, Ya-Zhi Bai, Shuang-Qing Zhang
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR VITAMIN AND NUTRITION RESEARCH
(2023)
Letter
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ya-Zhi Bai, Shuang-Qing Zhang
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR VITAMIN AND NUTRITION RESEARCH
(2023)
Editorial Material
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Shuang-Qing Zhang, Ya-Zhi Bai
METABOLIC BRAIN DISEASE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ya-Zhi Bai, Jia-Meng Li, Shuang-Qing Zhang
METABOLIC BRAIN DISEASE
(2023)
Letter
Biology
Jia-Meng Li, Shuang-Qing Zhang
