title: Selenium glutathione peroxidase: some aspects in man.
abstract: The levels of activity of selenium glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) in animals, in circulating blood cells, and in pathologic conditions in man are reviewed. The results are discussed in relation to circulating lipoperoxides and to selenium supplementation.
authors.affiliation: Institut de Biologie Physico-Chimique, Paris, France.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Michelson
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000818:Animals; D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000097:blood / Q000201:enzymology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004912:Erythrocytes / Q000201:enzymology; D005260:Female; D005979:Glutathione Peroxidase / Q000097:blood*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008104:Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic / Q000097:blood / Q000201:enzymology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000097:blood / Q000201:enzymology; D010938:Plant Oils / Q000506:poisoning; D011041:Poisoning / Q000097:blood / Q000201:enzymology; D012643:Selenium / Q000097:blood*
chemical_list: D010938:Plant Oils; D005979:Glutathione Peroxidase; D012643:Selenium