Inorganic Chemical

Selenium

AMW:CHEM:010180

An element with the atomic symbol Se, atomic number 34, and atomic weight 78.97. It is an essential micronutrient for mammals and other animals but is toxic in large amounts. Selenium protects intracellular structures against oxidative damage. It is an essential component of GLUTATHIONE PEROXIDASE.

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Selenium has parent Chalcogens

Selenium has parent Minerals

Selenium member of drug class Trace Metals

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PrefixChemical substances · AMW:CHEM:

Class01 · Inorganic Chemicals

Domains

Biochemistry · base Pharmacology · base

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Biochemistry / Concept Pharmacology / Drug

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