Effects of selenium-containing compounds on Cu^(2+)/Zn^(2+)-induced neuronal cell death and potential application as therapeutic agents for neurological diseases

摘要

In many tissues, trace metals such as iron(Fe), zinc(Zn), and copper(Cu) are important for various physiological functions such as immune function, cell division, and enzyme function. However, it has been shown in humans and experimental animal models that excessive amounts of these trace metals in the body can induce various diseases in the central nervous system, liver.