macintosh
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what is the role of selenium in cardiomyopathy? what is the mechanism of its action?
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| macintosh
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Just learned
Selenium is an essentialelement of glutathione peroxidase, an enzyme which isinvolved in the removal of hydrogen peroxide producedduring the lipid oxidation process in the cell.1Seleniumdeficiency has been implicated in the etiology of a form ofdilated cardiomyopathy observed in Chinese patients,known as Keshan disease.
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| JavMD
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Very helpful, thanks!!
What about copper? Where is it used?
Name of deficiency?
Excessive accumulation syndrome?
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| bioguy
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How about we have a thorough discussion on vitamins and minerals????
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| JavMD
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That sounds good bioguy.
Signed me up for it.
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