Answer
Selenium provided by sodium selenite forms part of glutathione peroxidase, an antioxidant enzyme that converts hydroperoxides into corresponding alcohols when sufficient reduced glutathione is available.
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- SELENIUM 10 micrograms/ml concentrate for solution for infusionAguettant Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 4Document updated
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