Selenium-Based Drug Development for Antioxidant and Anticancer Activity

Selenium is one of the eight necessary trace elements humans require for active health balance. It contributes in several ways to proper functioning selenoprotein. has received enormous interest recently due its therapeutic potential against a number ailments. To date, numerous chemical compounds containing selenium have been investigated therapy cancer and other disorders. Unifying atom into components (typically organic) greatly increased their bioactivities. We foresee that structure–property relationship developed materials could significantly decrease laborious work background research achieve target-oriented drug design coming years. This review summarizes progress last 10 15 years application selenium-containing synthesis those antioxidant anticancer agents.