Selenium metabolism and regulation of immune cells in immune‐associated diseases
Ruiying Niu, Qiuli Yang, Yingjie Dong, Yueru Hou, Guangwei Liu
Abstract
Selenium, as one of the essential microelements, plays an irreplaceable role in metabolism regulation and cell survival. Selenium metabolism and regulation have great effects on physiological systems especially the immune system. Therefore, selenium is tightly related to various diseases like cancer. Although recent research works have revealed much about selenium metabolism, the ways in which selenium regulates immune cells' functions and immune-associated diseases still remain much unclear. In this review, we will briefly introduce the regulatory role of selenium metabolism in immune cells and immune-associated diseases.
Topics & Concepts
Immune systemSeleniumMetabolismCellular metabolismBiologyCell metabolismImmunologyCell biologyChemistryBiochemistryOrganic chemistrySelenium in Biological SystemsTrace Elements in HealthMedical and Biological Ozone Research