Role of Selenium on Stress and Immunity

Dear Colleagues,

Selenoneine is a selenium-containing imidazole compound found in the blood of bluefin tuna. It accumulates in higher predatory fish through the marine food chain, and it is absorbed into the human body through dietary fish consumption. Selenoneine is a radical scavenger specific against hydroxyl radicals and it is involved in responding to oxidative stress; additionally, its intake is associated with immune response and preventive effects against lifestyle-related diseases. To advance our understanding of selenoneine's biological role and its translational relevance to human health, we encourage the use of diverse experimental models, including but not limited to aquatic species.

We welcome submissions that address a wide range of topics, including (but not limited to) the following:

• Dietary sources and human intake of selenoneine;
• Absorption and metabolic mechanisms of selenoneine in the human body;
• Antioxidant properties and potential health benefits of selenoneine.

Dr. Michiaki Yamashita
Guest Editor

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