Selenium concentrations and glutathione peroxidase activities in a population exposed to selenium via drinking water

Journal Article · Tue Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1980 · J. Toxicol. Environ. Health; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/15287398009529892· OSTI ID:5246129

Valentine, J L; Kang, H K; Dang, P M; Schluchter, M

Selenium concentrations in blood, urine, hair, and tap water were determined in samples obtained from individuals exposed to varying amounts of the element via water from home wells. Glutathione peroxidase activities were also determined on the blood samples. Correlations of blood Se with the enzyme activity were not statistically significant. Correlations of water Se, urine Se, and hair Se with glutathione peroxidase activity were also not statistically significant. It is concluded that a relationship between Se and glutathione peroxidase activity does not exist when Se status is adequate.

• Research Organization: Univ. of California, Los Angeles
• OSTI ID: 5246129
• Journal Information: J. Toxicol. Environ. Health; (United States), Journal Name: J. Toxicol. Environ. Health; (United States) Vol. 6:4; ISSN JTEHD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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