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| Sodium Selenite - is inorganic selenium in the selenite oxidation state (Se⁴⁺) Sodium selenite is produced industrially from selenium metal, which itself is obtained as a by-product of copper refining. Mechanistic distinction from Selenium: -Selenite reacts with GSH → GS–Se–SG intermediates -Generates superoxide, H₂O₂ -Exploits cancer cells’ elevated basal oxidative stress -Normal cells neutralize it more effectively (higher redox reserve) Both the uptake and processing of selenium has recently shown to be upregulated in subsets of cancer cells due to their increased expression of xCT transporter The more a tumor depends on xCT, the more toxic selenite becomes. High xCT Also Increases SSE Toxicity. High xCT increases intracellular thiols, which increases SSE chemical trapping, redox cycling, and cytotoxic impact. Sodium selenite might protect against toxicity of AgNPs. also here SSE and cancer
Table to compare Sodium Selenite to SeNPs -Sodium selenite → chemical oxidant (thiol attack → ROS shock). -SeNPs → engineered redox stressor (signaling-level control, broader window). -Selenomethionine / Se-yeast → redox buffer & selenium storage form (often protective to cancer cells, especially when oxidative stress is a therapeutic goal).
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| Glutathione (GSH) is a thiol antioxidant that scavenges reactive oxygen species (ROS), resulting in the formation of oxidized glutathione (GSSG). Decreased amounts of GSH and a decreased GSH/GSSG ratio in tissues are biomarkers of oxidative stress. Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant found in every cell of the body, composed of three amino acids: cysteine, glutamine, and glycine. It plays a crucial role in protecting cells from oxidative stress, detoxifying harmful substances, and supporting the immune system. cancer cells can have elevated levels of glutathione, which may help them survive in the oxidative environment created by the immune response and chemotherapy. This can make cancer cells more resistant to treatment. While glutathione can be obtained from certain foods (like fruits, vegetables, and meats), its absorption from supplements is debated. Some people take N-acetylcysteine (NAC) or other precursors to boost glutathione levels, but the effects on cancer prevention or treatment are still being studied. Depleting glutathione (GSH) to raise reactive oxygen species (ROS) is a strategy that has been explored in cancer research and therapy. Many cancer cells have altered redox states and may rely on GSH to survive. Increasing ROS levels can induce stress in these cells, potentially leading to cell death. Certain drugs and compounds can deplete GSH levels. For example, agents like buthionine sulfoximine (BSO) inhibit the synthesis of GSH, leading to its depletion. Cancer cells tend to exhibit higher levels of intracellular GSH, possibly as an adaptive response to a higher metabolism and thus higher steady-state levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS). "...intracellular glutathione (GSH) exhibits an astounding antioxidant activity in scavenging reactive oxygen species (ROS)..." "Cancer cells have a high level of GSH compared to normal cells." "...cancer cells are affluent with high antioxidant levels, especially with GSH, whose appearance at an elevated concentration of ∼10 mM (10 times less in normal cells) detoxifies the cancer cells." "Therefore, GSH depletion can be assumed to be the key strategy to amplify the oxidative stress in cancer cells, enhancing the destruction of cancer cells by fruitful cancer therapy." The loss of GSH is broadly known to be directly related to the apoptosis progression. |
| 5094- | SSE, | Sodium Selenite Prevents Matrine-Induced Nephrotoxicity by Suppressing Ferroptosis via the GSH-GPX4 Antioxidant System |
| - | vitro+vivo, | Nor, | NRK52E |
| 4731- | SSE, | Dietary selenium mitigates cadmium-induced apoptosis and inflammation in chicken testicles by inhibiting oxidative stress through the activation of the Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway |
| - | in-vivo, | Nor, | NA |
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