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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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| Caspases are a cysteine protease that speed up a chemical reaction via pointing their target substrates following an aspartic acid residue.1 They are grouped into apoptotic (caspase-2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10) and inflammatory (caspase-1, 4, 5, 11 and 12) mediated caspases. Caspase-1 may have both tumorigenic or antitumorigenic effects on cancer development and progression, but it depends on the type of inflammasome, methodology, and cancer. Catalase is an enzyme found in nearly all living cells exposed to oxygen. Its primary role is to protect cells from oxidative damage by catalyzing the conversion of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂), a potentially damaging byproduct of metabolism, into water (H₂O) and oxygen (O₂). This detoxification process is crucial because excess H₂O₂ can lead to the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) that damage proteins, lipids, and DNA. Catalase and Cancer Oxidative Stress and Cancer: Cancer cells often experience increased levels of oxidative stress due to rapid proliferation and metabolic changes. This stress can lead to DNA damage, promoting tumorigenesis. Catalase helps mitigate oxidative stress, and its expression can influence the survival and proliferation of cancer cells. Expression Levels in Different Cancers: Overexpression: In some cancers, such as breast cancer and certain types of leukemia, catalase may be overexpressed. This overexpression can help cancer cells survive in oxidative environments, potentially leading to more aggressive tumor behavior. Downregulation: Conversely, in other cancers, such as colorectal cancer, reduced catalase expression has been observed. This downregulation can lead to increased oxidative stress, contributing to tumor progression and metastasis. Prognostic Implications: Survival Rates: Studies have shown that high levels of catalase expression can be associated with poor prognosis in certain cancers, as it may enable cancer cells to resist apoptosis (programmed cell death) induced by oxidative stress. Some types of cancer cells have been reported to exhibit lower catalase activity, possibly increasing their vulnerability to oxidative damage under certain conditions. This vulnerability has even been exploited in some therapeutic strategies (for example, approaches that generate excess H₂O₂ or other ROS specifically targeting cancer cells have been researched). |
| 984- | SSE, | Effects of selenite on estrogen receptor-alpha expression and activity in MCF-7 breast cancer cells |
| - | in-vitro, | BC, | MCF-7 |
| 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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