Thursday, August 20, 2026
Science

International review standardizes selenosugar nomenclature and selenium metabolism

Selenosugars are the major urinary metabolites responsible for the physiological excretion of selenium. Understanding selenium metabolism relies on accurately detecting and identifying selenosugars. However, research has been hindered by inconsistent terminology used for selenosugars, varying analyt...

International review standardizes selenosugar nomenclature and selenium metabolism
Image: Phys.org
Selenosugars are the major urinary metabolites responsible for the physiological excretion of selenium. Understanding selenium metabolism relies on accurately detecting and identifying selenosugars. However, research has been hindered by inconsistent terminology used for selenosugars, varying analytical practices and an incomplete understanding of the biological pathway for selenosugar biosynthesis.

Originally published at Phys.org

The Morning Briefing

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Be the first to receive the latest news, market analysis and updates — delivered straight to your inbox.