• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제35권5호
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• pp.661-670
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• 2006

Selenium (Se) obtained from dietary sources including cereals, grains and vegetables is an essential micronutrient for normal function of the body. Plants convert Se into selenomethionine and incorporate it into proteins in place of methionine, while higher animals synthesize selenoproteins containing selenocysteine. Excessive Se in the body is methylated stepwise to methylated selenium metabolites from selenide. Both inorganic and organic forms of selenium can be the nutritional sources in human, and they are transformed to selenide and then the amino acid selenocysteine attached to a specific $tRNA^{ser(sec)}$. The selenocysteine (Sec) is incorporated into selenoprotein sequences by the UGA codon. The decoding of UGA as Sec requires specific mechanisms because UGA is normally read as a stop codon: cis-acting sequences in the mRNA (the selenocysteine insertion sequence, SECIS, within the 3'untranslated region) and trans -acting factors dedicated to Sec incorporation are required for incorporation of Sec during translation of selenoprotein mRNAs. Approximately 25 selenoproteins have been identified in mammals. Several of these, including glutathione peroxidases, thioredoxin reductases and selenoprotein P, have been purified or cloned, allowing further characterization of their biological function. The antioxidant properties of selenoproteins help prevent cellular damage from free radicals which may contribute to the development of chronic disease such as cancer and heart disease. Other selenoproteins have important roles in regulation of thyroid function and play a role in the immune system. Daily selenium iatake was reported to be $42.0{\pm}16.9{\mu}g/day$ in Korean adult women. This review focuses on the metabolism and biological functions of selenium, and the nutritional status of selenium in the Korean population.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제20권7호
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• pp.1135-1155
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• 2007

Selenium is considered to be one of the most controversial trace elements. On the one hand, it is toxic at high doses and there is a great body of information related to environmental issues of Se contamination. On the other hand, Se deficiency is a global problem related to an increased susceptibility to various diseases of animals and humans and decreased productive and reproductive performance of farm animals. Optimisation of Se nutrition of poultry and farm animals will result in increased efficiency of egg, meat and milk production and even more important, will improve quality. From the data presented in the review it is clear that the main lesson which we have to learn from nature is how to use organic selenium in animal and human diets. Selenium-enriched yeast (Sel-Plex) is the result of such a lesson and it is just a matter of time before animal nutrition moves completely from using ineffective sodium selenite to organic selenium. Other lessons from nature will follow. Recent advances in genomics and proteomics, in association with descriptions of new selenoproteins, will be a driving force in reconsidering old approaches related to Se nutrition. Probably 90% of all Se research has been conducted with sodium selenite and we now understand that the natural form of selenium is different. The main advances in Se status assessment and Se requirements were established based on the activity of glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), an enzyme which for many years was considered to be the main selenoprotein. Recently it was discovered that it is only one of at least 25 various selenoproteins. Se research and practical applications are developing quickly and they are very exciting and promising.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권8호
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• pp.3681-3686
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• 2014

In this study, we demonstrated selenium (Se) accumulation in Bifidobacterium longum strain (B. longum) and evaluated the effect of Se-enriched B. longum (Se-B. longum) on tumor growth and immune function in tumor-bearing mice. Analysis using high-performance liquid chromatography-inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (HPLC-ICP-MS) revealed that more than 99% of Se in Se-B. longum was organic, the main component of which was selenomethionine (SeMet). In the in vivo experiments, tumor-bearing mice (n=8) were orally administrated with different doses of Se-B. longum alone or combined with cyclophosphamide (CTX). The results showed that the middle and high dose of Se-B. longum significantly inhibited tumor growth. When Se-B. longum and CTX were combined, the antitumor effect was significantly enhanced and the survival time of tumor-bearing mice (n=12) was prolonged. Furthermore, compared with CTX alone, the combination of Se-B. longum and CTX stimulated the activity of natural killer (NK) cells and T lymphocytes, increasing the levels of interleukin-2 (IL-2) and tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$ (TNF-${\alpha}$), and the leukocyte count of H22 tumor-bearing mice (n=12).

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.435-444
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• 2003

In 1957, Schwarz and Foltz discovered that selenium (Se) was an essential trace mineral and nutritionists then started extensive studies to figure out the metabolic function of this element which has been called as toxic mineral. The discovery that glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) contained Se demonstrated a biochemical role for Se as an essential trace element. The major physiological function of Se containing GSH-Px is thought to maintain low levels of $H_2O_2$ and other hydroperoxides in the cell to prevent tissues from peroxidation damages. It is known that the GSH-Px activity is increased when animals were fed high dietary levels of Se. Chemical properties of Se have much in common with sulfur (S) therefore Se would follow the sulfur pathways in its metabolism in animal body. Two sources of Se are available for supplementation of Se in animal feed. Inorganic Se can also exist in selenide (-2), elemental (0), selenite (+4) and selenate (+6) oxidation state with other minerals. When sulfur in S containing amino acids is replaced by Se, organic Se can be made and named "eleno"prior to the name of S containing amino acid, i.e. selenomethionine. Selenium deficiency affects humans as well as animals and dysfunctions such as exudative diathesis, retained placenta, mastitis, liver necrosis, Keshan disease, numerous diseases and cancer. From several centuries ago, Se toxicity was recognized in various animal species and much of the current toxic Se levels has been established largely based upon the controlled toxicity studies used inorganic Se. Toxic effects of Se in animal result in reduced feed intake, growth retardation, ataxia, diarrhea, alopecia and sloughing of hooves. However, several experiments demonstrated that Se deficiencies or toxicities were varied by dietary Se levels and sources. Recent studies demonstrated that the incidence of colorectal and prostate cancer was reduced by approximately 50% when humans consumed 200 ${\mu}g$ of Se daily.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제28권5호
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• pp.730-746
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• 2015

Selenium plays an important role in boar nutrition via participating in selenoprotein synthesis. It seems likely that selenoproteins are central for antioxidant system regulation in the body. Se-dependent enzyme glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) is the most studied selenoprotein in swine production. However, roles of other selenoproteins in boar semen production and maintenance of semen quality also need to be studied. Boar semen is characterised by a high proportion of easily oxidized long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and requires an effective antioxidant defense. The requirement of swine for selenium varies depending on many environmental and other conditions and, in general, is considered to be 0.15 to 0.30 mg/kg feed. It seems likely that reproducing sows and boars are especially sensitive to Se deficiency, and meeting their requirements is an important challenge for pig nutritionists. In fact, in many countries there are legal limits as to how much Se may be included into the diet and this restricts flexibility in terms of addressing the Se needs of the developing and reproducing swine. The analysis of data of various boar trials with different Se sources indicates that in some cases when background Se levels were low, there were advantages of Se dietary supplementation. It is necessary to take into account that only an optimal Se status of animals is associated with the best antioxidant protection and could have positive effects on boar semen production and its quality. However, in many cases, background Se levels were not determined and therefore, it is difficult to judge if the basic diets were deficient in Se. It can also be suggested that, because of higher efficacy of assimilation from the diet, and possibilities of building Se reserves in the body, organic selenium in the form of selenomethionine (SeMet) provided by a range of products, including Se-Yeast and SeMet preparations is an important source of Se to better meet the needs of modern pig genotypes in commercial conditions of intensive pig production.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.429-435
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• 1994

자라나는 과정의 젊은 흰쥐와 14개월 된 늙은 흰쥐, 생쥐들을 대상으로 Met 투여에 따른 간, 혈장, 신장, 비장 등의 glutathione peroxidase(GSHPx) 효소 변화를 측정 비교하였다. 성장기의 쥐에 있어서 Se을 Selenite 형태로 투여했을 때 0.5%의 식이 Met 공급은 같은 Se을 Se-Met 형태를 공급했을 때 보다 효소 활성이 증가하였다. 그러나, 14개월 된 늙은 쥐에서는 Met 투여에 대한 효소 활성은 큰 변화가 없었다. 일반적으로 식이 Se 증가는 효소 활성과 거의 정비례하나 1ppm Se 수준 이상에서는 완만하게 증가 또는 거의 정체하는 상태를 보이지만, 늙은 쥐에서는 Se의 식이 수준이 2ppm이 되어도 여전히 효소 활성이 증가하는 경향을 보였다. 성장기의 생쥐 실험에서도 2ppm Se 수준에서의0.3%와 0.8%의 식이 Met 투여는 효소 활성에 큰 영향이 없었다. 그러나 실험식이 투여 18일 경엔 4일째 보다 Met 투여군이 4.2배의 증가를 보인 반면 비투여군은 2.5배의 증가에 머물렀다. 18일경 이후 효소 활성이 감소하여 42일재는 반으로 감소함을 보였다. Se의 생체 활성은 특히 식이 Se 수준이 낮을 때 Met에 의해 증가되는 폭이 컸으며 Se 수준이 높을수록 상대적으로 감소함을 보였다. 위의 제반 결과에서 Met의 요구량이 Se-Met에 의해 대체되고 있음을 짐작할 수 있다. 그러므로 식이 Met 수준 상태에 따라 효소의 활성이 달라질 수 있다는 것을 시사한다.

• 한국수정란이식학회지
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.201-206
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• 2015

본 연구는 방사선 조사 후, 난소 적출을 한 흰쥐에 있어서 골회복과정 중에 셀레늄(Se)에 의한 보호 작용을 평가한 연구이다. 목적 수행을 위해 난소 적출술을 실시한 암컷 Sprague-Dawley계 흰쥐 80마리를 무작위로 ovariectomized(Ov), Ov/Se, Ov/irradiated(Irr) 그리고 Ov/Se/Irr와 같이 4개의 처리군으로 구분하였다. 골 결손은 난소적출(ovariectomy) 후, 40일에 모든 공시동물의 경골(tibia)에서 만들어졌다. 수술 후, 48시간에 Ov/Se군과 Ov/Se/Irr 처리구의 흰쥐에만 0.8 mg Se/kg을 투여하였다. 수술 후, 72시간에 Ov/Irr 군과 Ov/Se/Irr 처리구의 흰쥐에만 10Gy의 X-rays 조사를 사지부위(limb region)에 실시하였다. 수술 후, 모든 공시동물은 7, 15, 22 그리고 29일에 안락사를 시키고, 섬유주골형(trabecular bone)의 개수 분석(Masson Trichrome) 과 복 굴절 분석(Picrosirius)에 의해서 골 회복과정을 평가하였다. 난소적출한 군 및 방사선 조사한 군에서 골 재생 과정이 지연되는 현상을 확인이 가능하였다. 결론적으로, 셀렌산염 (sodium selenite)은 독성 없이 난소 적출을 한 흰쥐의 경골(tibia)의 골 재생과정에서 방사선 보호작용을 할 가능성을 제시하였다.