Selenoproteins

Selenoproteins are proteins that specifically incorporate SELENOCYSTEINE into their amino acid chain. Most selenoproteins are enzymes with the selenocysteine residues being responsible for their catalytic functions.

Year introduced: 2006(1982)

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Tree Number(s): D12.776.864

MeSH Unique ID: D051140

Entry Terms:

• Selenoprotein
• Selenoprotein P1

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Selenoproteins
Glutathione Peroxidase
Glutathione Peroxidase GPX1
Phospholipid Hydroperoxide Glutathione Peroxidase
Methionine Sulfoxide Reductases
Selenoprotein P
Selenoprotein W