Selenoprotein P - ț̢
An extracellular selenoprotein that contains most of the SELENIUM in PLASMA. Selenoprotein P functions as an antioxidant and appears to transport selenium from the LIVER to peripheral tissues.
Synonyms : SelP Protein
Selenoprotein R - ț̢
A zinc-containing stereo-specific methionine sulfoxide reductase.
Synonyms : SelR Protein
Selenoprotein W - ț̢
A single SELENOCYSTEINE containing protein that binds reduced GLUTATHIONE and can act as an antioxidant.
Synonyms : SelW Protein
Selenoproteins - ț̢
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.