Publications by authors named "Stefana G Dezsi"
Background: The first line of defence against oxidative stress (OS) are the endogenous antioxidants, such as the Se containing compounds. During pregnancy, OS is caused by the intense growth activity of the fetus; therefore, the placenta is a key place for the activity of many seleno-compounds such as glutathione-peroxidase and thioredoxinreductase.
Methods: This review aims to establish the link between the type of selenium compounds, their concentration, their metabolic pathways, and their role in both physiologic and pathologic processes during pregnancy.