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Organoselenium Compounds

Medical Definition: Organic compounds which contain selenium as an integral part of the molecule.
Guide Notes: DF: ORGANOSELENIUM CPDS
Previously Indexed: Selenium (1966-1991)
Organoselenium Compounds Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Selenocysteine - A naturally occurring amino acid in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms. It is found in tRNAs and in the catalytic site of some enzymes. The genes for glutathione peroxidase and formate dehydrogenase contain the TGA codon, which codes for this amino acid.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Selenomethionine - Diagnostic aid in pancreas function determination.

Organoselenium Compounds Medical Definitions and Terms

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