Selenoprotein P

An extracellular selenoprotein that contains most of the SELENIUM in PLASMA. Selenoprotein P functions as an antioxidant and appears to transport selenium from the LIVER to peripheral tissues.

Year introduced: 2006(1982)

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Tree Number(s): D12.776.864.124

MeSH Unique ID: D051149

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• SelP Protein

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Selenoproteins
Selenoprotein P