The Effects of Selenium on Bone Health: From Element to Therapeuticsopen access
- Authors
- Yang, Taeyoung; Lee, So-Young; Park, Kyung-Chae; Park, Sin-Hyung; Chung, Jaiwoo; Lee, Soonchul
- Issue Date
- Jan-2022
- Publisher
- Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
- Keywords
- selenium; selenoprotein; bone mineral density; osteoporosis; therapeutics; nanoparticles; bone formation
- Citation
- Molecules, v.27, no.2, pp 1 - 32
- Pages
- 32
- Journal Title
- Molecules
- Volume
- 27
- Number
- 2
- Start Page
- 1
- End Page
- 32
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/sch/handle/2021.sw.sch/20289
- DOI
- 10.3390/molecules27020392
- ISSN
- 1420-3049
- Abstract
- Osteoporosis, characterized by low bone mass and a disruption of bone microarchitecture, is traditionally treated using drugs or lifestyle modifications. Recently, several preclinical and clinical studies have investigated the effects of selenium on bone health, although the results are controversial. Selenium, an important trace element, is required for selenoprotein synthesis and acts crucially for proper growth and skeletal development. However, the intake of an optimum amount of selenium is critical, as both selenium deficiency and toxicity are hazardous for health. In this review, we have systematically analyzed the existing literature in this field to determine whether dietary or serum selenium concentrations are associated with bone health. In addition, the mode of administration of selenium as a supplement for treating bone disease is important. We have also highlighted the importance of using green-synthesized selenium nanoparticles as therapeutics for bone disease. Novel nanobiotechnology will be a bridgehead for clinical applications of trace elements and natural products.
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