Selenium: An essential element for immune function

被引:314
作者
McKenzie, RC [1 ]
Rafferty, TS
Beckett, GJ
机构
[1] Univ Edinburgh, Dept Dermatol, Edinburgh EH3 9YW, Midlothian, Scotland
[2] Univ Edinburgh, Dept Clin Biochem, Edinburgh EH3 9YW, Midlothian, Scotland
来源
IMMUNOLOGY TODAY | 1998年 / 19卷 / 08期
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10.1016/S0167-5699(98)01294-8
中图分类号
R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];
学科分类号
100102 [免疫学];
摘要
The importance of selenium for optimal immune function is now apparent. Here, Roddie McKenzie and colleagues describe how selenium is involved in the function of immune cells, and the various immune deficiencies and diseases that result from inadequate dietary intake.
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页码:342 / 345
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