Genome-wide association study identifies genetic variants indicating a role of impaired thyroid metabolism in selenium deficiency

Rationale: Serum selenium (Se) concentration differs between populations and may be impacted by genetic variations. Thus, we aimed to identify genetic variants associated with serum Se deficiency in Brazilian descendants.

Source: Clinical Nutrition ESPEN - December 1, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: L. Moriguchi Watanabe, N.Y. Noronha, M.A. de Souza Pinhel, G.F. da Silva Carvalho, G. da Silva Rodrigues, C. R. Bueno J únior, L. Domenici Kulikowski, F. Barbosa Júnior, L.M. Ribeiro de Souza, C. Barbosa Nonino Source Type: research