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Selenium in sodium selenite pentahydrate (Selenase) is a constituent of glutathione peroxidase, an enzyme involved in cellular antioxidant protection that can slow lipid peroxidation and the resulting cell-wall damage.
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- Selenase 100 micrograms, 500 micrograms solution for injection (50 micrograms/ml)Kora Healthcare · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 4Document updated
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