1990
DOI: 10.1159/000205188
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Selenium and Glutathione Peroxidase Levels in Sickle Cell Anemia

Abstract: Levels of plasma selenium (Se) and glutathione peroxidase were measured in 20 sickle cell anemia (SCA) patients not in crisis and in 14 nonanemic control subjects. The results show that the levels of Se and glutathione peroxidase were significantly (p < 0.005) lower than those of controls in both plasma and whole blood. These data are consistent with the previous reports that there is increased oxidative stress in SCA. Low blood Se levels and glutathione peroxidase activity observed in this research suggest th… Show more

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“…Natta et al 18 measured Se levels and GSHPx activity in whole blood and plasma of patients with sickle cell anemia and reported a signi®cant decrease compared with controls. Selenium concentration has a direct relationship with GSHPx activity.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Natta et al 18 measured Se levels and GSHPx activity in whole blood and plasma of patients with sickle cell anemia and reported a signi®cant decrease compared with controls. Selenium concentration has a direct relationship with GSHPx activity.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…146,147 Vitamin E has anti-oxidant properties that could protect red cells against oxidative stress and its administration leads to a decrease in the percentage of irreversibly sickled cells, which might alleviate symptoms. 148 Deficiency of vitamins C 149 and D 150 and of minerals such as magnesium 151 and selenium 152 has been reported, although the exact pathophysiological consequences and contribution to growth delay in SCD are unclear. The potential benefits of individual nutrient or multi-micronutrient supplementation remain to be established.…”
Section: Micronutrient Deficiencymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, the few studies that have examined antioxidant enzymes in RBCs of patients or mice with SCD have yielded contradictory results with respect to RBC levels of SOD, catalase, and GPx (37,43). The activation status of antioxidant enzymes in RBCs of individuals with SCD and the expression of the more recently discovered Prx enzymes have not been examined.…”
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