Browsing Research Output by Subject "Selenium"
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The association of measures of the micro- and macro-vasculature with selenium and GPx activity in a young bi-ethnic population: the African-PREDICT study
(Taylor & Francis, 2019)Objective: Selenium plays an important physiological role as component for antioxidant selenoproteins such as glutathione peroxidase (GPx). Since oxidative stress contributes to hypertension development, it is likely that ... -
Metallic elements in Nile Crocodile eggs from the Kruger National Park, South Africa
(Elsevier, 2018)The Nile Crocodile is the largest predator on the African continent. Recent mass mortalities in the Kruger National Park (KNP) raised concerns about possible influence of pollution. We analysed eggs and their eggshells ... -
Serum selenium levels, the selenoprotein glutathione peroxidase and vascular protection: the SABPA study
(Elsevier, 2018)Selenium is an important co-factor for the optimal functioning of the antioxidant enzyme, glutathione peroxidase (GPx). Studies investigating the associations of selenium with blood pressure (BP) and hemodynamic measures ...