Selenium
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Potential biomarker for IBD severity, cancer risk identified
A selenium transport protein produced in the colon may be a novel biomarker for assessing disease severity and cancer risk in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Read MoreFeb 4, 2021
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Study explores protein’s role in inflammation-associated cancer
An antioxidant protein may protect against colon cancer that develops in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, suggesting new strategies for reducing colon cancer risk in these patients. Read MoreJul 23, 2015
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Protein interaction protects against neurodegeneration
Two proteins interact to maintain selenium levels in the brain, and protect neurons from degeneration. Read MoreSep 2, 2014
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Low selenium and lung cancer
Vanderbilt researchers have found that selenium deficiency may contribute to the racial disparity in lung cancer incidence. Read MoreAug 6, 2014