L-Selenocysteine induced HepG-2 cells apoptosis through reactive oxygen species-mediated signaling pathway.

Background: Currently, Liver cancer is the fifth most common tumor and the second most important reason for cancer-related death in the world. However, there are still many limitations of the clinical treatment of liver cancer, and new treatment options are clearly needed. Fortunately, studies have shown that L-Selenocysteine has a certain effect on cancer.