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  • Nutritional Biochemistry
  • Reproductive Biology
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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  • Selenium (Se) is an essential micronutrient crucial for human and animal health.
  • Its biological functions are mediated by selenoproteins, which possess structural, enzymatic, catalytic, and antioxidant activities.
  • Selenoproteins are found across all domains of life, highlighting the fundamental importance of selenium.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the biological functions of selenium and selenoproteins.
  • To specifically elaborate on the relationship between selenium status and female reproductive function.
  • To identify knowledge gaps and suggest future research directions concerning selenium's role in female reproduction.

Main Methods:

  • This is a review article, synthesizing existing scientific literature.
  • It highlights established roles of selenium and selenoproteins.
  • It critically evaluates sparse data on selenium's impact on female fertility, pregnancy, and ovarian physiology.

Main Results:

  • Selenium's antioxidant and enzymatic functions are well-established.
  • Data linking selenium status to female fertility and reproductive outcomes, particularly ovarian function, is limited.
  • The molecular mechanisms by which selenium and selenoproteins influence female reproduction remain largely unelucidated.

Conclusions:

  • Further research, especially well-powered randomized controlled trials in selenium-deficient populations, is essential.
  • Investigating the effects of selenium supplementation and specific selenoproteins (GPX1, SELENOP, SELENOS) on ovarian function and reproductive efficiency is warranted.
  • Understanding selenium's role is critical for addressing potential complications in human pregnancy.