Selenium Nanoparticles, Supplementation, and Trace Element Nutrition
This community investigates the biological effects of selenium in various forms, including nanoparticles, organic compounds, and inorganic salts, primarily to understand its role in antioxidant defense, animal production, and human health outcomes.
The work centers on the synthesis and application of selenium nanoparticles, often via green methods, and their impact on oxidative stress and antioxidant capacity. A significant portion of the research focuses on animal nutrition, specifically broiler chickens and dairy cows, examining selenium supplementation, heat stress mitigation, and meat quality. In human health contexts, the papers explore selenium status, dietary intake, and its relationship to conditions such as breast cancer, gut microbiota health, and selenoprotein function. Recurring themes include the comparison of organic versus inorganic selenium forms, the measurement of serum selenium levels, and the interaction between selenium and other trace elements like zinc.
The largest share of the community's output is found in selenium research, accounting for 31.8% of all selenium research, and 33,084 papers here.
The community comprises 43,447 papers, publishing most frequently in Biological Trace Element Research, Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology, and Nutrients.
Recent work continues to focus on the green synthesis of selenium nanoparticles for biomedical applications, their use in mitigating oxidative stress in models of neurodegeneration and chemotherapy toxicity, and their role in food preservation and functional beverage development.