&lt;strong&gt;Organoselenium compounds, an overview on the biological activities beyond antioxidant properties&lt;/strong&gt;

Leo, Iris Di; Sancineto, Luca; Messina, Federica; Santi, Claudio

doi:10.3390/ecsoc-20-b018

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“…Such compounds have been shown to provide an excellent anti-cancer activity by serving as pro-oxidants that ultimately alter the redox homeostasis of cancer cells, leading to apoptosis. Many biological activities have been associated with organoselenium compounds, ranging from simple antioxidants and antimicrobials, to rather complicated immuno-modulatory, anti-inflammatory, and anti-nociceptive effects [ 18 ]. As organoselenium compounds have also been known for their interaction with radicals, the compounds RSe-1 and RSe-2 were employed in this study.…”

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EPR Study of KO2 as a Source of Superoxide and •BMPO-OH/OOH Radical That Cleaves Plasmid DNA and Detects Radical Interaction with H2S and Se-Derivatives

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Superoxide radical anion (O2•−) and its derivatives regulate numerous physiological and pathological processes, which are extensively studied. The aim of our work was to utilize KO2 as a source of O2•− and the electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spin trapping 5-tert-butoxycarbonyl-5-methyl-1-pyrroline N-oxide (BMPO) technique for the preparation of •BMPO-OOH and/or •BMPO-OH radicals in water solution without DMSO. The method distinguishes the interactions of various compounds with •BMPO-OOH and/or •BMPO-OH radicals over time. Here, we show that the addition of a buffered BMPO-HCl mixture to powdered KO2 formed relatively stable •BMPO-OOH and •BMPO-OH radicals and H2O2, where the •BMPO-OOH/OH ratio depended on the pH. At a final pH of ~6.5–8.0, the concentration of •BMPO-OOH radicals was ≥20 times higher than that of •BMPO-OH, whereas at pH 9.0–10.0, the •BMPO-OH radicals prevailed. The •BMPO-OOH/OH radicals effectively cleaved the plasmid DNA. H2S decreased the concentration of •BMPO-OOH/OH radicals, whereas the selenium derivatives 1-methyl-4-(3-(phenylselanyl) propyl) piperazine and 1-methyl-4-(4-(phenylselanyl) butyl) piperazine increased the proportion of •BMPO-OH over the •BMPO-OOH radicals. In conclusion, the presented approach of using KO2 as a source of O2•−/H2O2 and EPR spin trap BMPO for the preparation of •BMPO-OOH/OH radicals in a physiological solution could be useful to study the biological effects of radicals and their interactions with compounds.

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EPR Study of KO2 as a Source of Superoxide and •BMPO-OH/OOH Radical That Cleaves Plasmid DNA and Detects Radical Interaction with H2S and Se-Derivatives

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The effects of selenium supplementation on inflammatory markers in critically ill patients

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Low serum selenium (Se) levels have been shown in critical illness, which is associated with poor clinical outcomes and a higher mortality rate. Se plays an important role in inflammation and oxidative stress. Since the overproduction of inflammatory cytokines and increased oxidative stress is a major component of critical illnesses, its supplementation has been demonstrated to have promising effects on critically ill patients. This study aims to review the evidence regarding the effects of Se supplementation on inflammatory and oxidative markers in critically ill patients. The literature review highlights alterations of inflammatory markers, including procalcitonin, leukocyte count, albumin, prealbumin, C-reactive protein (CRP), inflammatory cytokines, and cholesterol following Se supplementation in critically ill patients. Besides, the antioxidant properties of Se due to its presence in the structure of several selenoenzymes have been reported. Article highlights Low serum Se level have been shown in critical illness, which is associated with poor clinical outcome and higher mortality rate. Se plays an important role in inflammation and oxidative stress. Se supplementation can have promising effects by alterations of inflammatory markers and its antioxidant properties for critically ill patients.

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<strong>Organoselenium compounds, an overview on the biological activities beyond antioxidant properties</strong>

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References 41 publications

EPR Study of KO2 as a Source of Superoxide and •BMPO-OH/OOH Radical That Cleaves Plasmid DNA and Detects Radical Interaction with H2S and Se-Derivatives

EPR Study of KO2 as a Source of Superoxide and •BMPO-OH/OOH Radical That Cleaves Plasmid DNA and Detects Radical Interaction with H2S and Se-Derivatives

The effects of selenium supplementation on inflammatory markers in critically ill patients

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