An extracellular selenoprotein that contains most of the SELENIUM in PLASMA. Selenoprotein P functions as an antioxidant and appears to transport selenium from the LIVER to peripheral tissues.
Entry Term(s)
SelP Protein
Public MeSH Note
2006; SELENOPROTEIN P was indexed under PROTEINS 1989-2005, & under SELENIUM 1982-1992, & under CARRIER PROTEINS 1982-1988
An extracellular selenoprotein that contains most of the SELENIUM in PLASMA. Selenoprotein P functions as an antioxidant and appears to transport selenium from the LIVER to peripheral tissues.
