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Selenocysteine

A naturally occurring amino acid in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms. It is found in tRNAs and in the catalytic site of some enzymes. The genes for glutathione peroxidase and formate dehydrogenase contain the TGA codon, which codes for this amino acid.
Also Known As:
3-Selenylalanine; Selenocysteine, DL-Isomer; 3 Selenylalanine; 3-selenyl- L-Alanine; L Alanine, 3 selenyl; Selenocysteine, DL Isomer; L-Alanine, 3-selenyl-
Networked: 134 relevant articles (1 outcomes, 11 trials/studies)

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Experts

1. Fang, Jianguo: 5 articles (01/2018 - 04/2006)
2. El-Sayed, Wael M: 5 articles (03/2007 - 06/2004)
3. Roberts, Jeanette C: 5 articles (02/2007 - 07/2003)
4. Arnér, Elias S J: 4 articles (01/2022 - 01/2013)
5. Carlisle, Anne E: 4 articles (01/2022 - 01/2020)
6. Kim, Dohoon: 4 articles (01/2022 - 01/2020)
7. Lee, Namgyu: 4 articles (01/2022 - 01/2020)
8. Carlson, Bradley A: 4 articles (01/2021 - 05/2006)
9. Holmgren, Arne: 4 articles (01/2020 - 04/2006)
10. Gladyshev, Vadim N: 4 articles (11/2018 - 03/2014)

Related Diseases

1. Neoplasms (Cancer)
2. Inflammation (Inflammations)
3. Carcinogenesis
4. Prostatic Neoplasms (Prostate Cancer)
5. Adenocarcinoma

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Selenium
2. Selenoproteins (Selenoprotein)
3. Transfer RNA (tRNA)
4. Thioredoxin-Disulfide Reductase
5. Antioxidants
6. Amino Acids
7. Selenomethionine (Sethotope)
8. Cisplatin (Platino)
9. Proteins (Proteins, Gene)
10. Enzymes

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Chemoprevention
3. Chelation Therapy (Therapy, Chelation)
4. Radiotherapy