Plant selenium toxicity: Proteome in the crosshairs

Skin Cancer in the Crosshairs

The International Transplant Skin Cancer Collaborative (ITSCC) is an organization comprising of physicians; transplant surgeons and basic science research scientists dedicated in providing optimal care and ongoing research advancements in solid organ transplant recipients to improve patient outcome and quality of life. As medical advances occur, it is anticipated that the sheer number of solid ...

Onions in the Crosshairs

We introduce and investigate targeting adversaries who selectively aŠack users of Tor or other secure-communication networks. We argue that aŠacks by such adversaries are more realistic and more signi€cant threats to those most relying on Tor’s protection than are aŠacks in prior analyses of Tor security. Previous research and Tor design decisions have focused on protecting against adversaries ...

Selenium Deficiency and Toxicity in the Environment

Selenium safeguards the liver against 5flurouracil-induced toxicity

Hepatotoxic effect of 5-Fluourouracil (5-FU) can deprive cancer patients of maximum therapeutic benefits. Aim: This study assessed the ability of selenium (Se) to protect against hepatotoxicity induced by 5-FU in rats. Forty adult albino rats were groups and used. Rats in group A (control) were treated intraperitoneally (ip) with 0.2ml of normal saline daily for 5 days. Rats in groups B1-B3 wer...

Selenium accumulation in plant foods.

Selenium (Se) is an essential nutrient, and Se deficiency is associated with disease conditions and general impairment of the immune system. Supplementation of Se to humans already consuming the RDA may help to prevent certain cancers. A convincing argument can be made for augmenting the food supply with Se, and Se-enhanced plants may be the best means of accomplishing this. Plants accumulate v...