Selenium,Type-2 Diabetes,and the Possible Protective Role of Vitamin D

Diabetes is a pervasive and serious global health issue.According to the International Diabetes Federation report,463 million adults worldwide were living with diabetes in 2019,and this number is projected to reach 700 million in 2045^([1]).

Assessment of Selenium Contamination in Sediments of the Aby and Tendo Lagoons in Côte d’Ivoire

Selenium is a trace element that can have both beneficial and harmful effects on aquatic life. The Aby Lagoon is a coastal environment in Côte d’Ivoire that receives selenium inputs from various natural and anthropogenic sources. The aim of this study was to assess the levels of selenium in the sediments of the Aby Lagoon and its tributaries, the Tanoe River and the Tendo Lagoon, and to examine the spatial and seasonal variations of selenium concentrations. Sediment samples were collected from different sites and seasons, and selenium concentrations were measured by atomic fluorescence spectrometry. The results showed that the average concentration of selenium in the sediments of the Aby Lagoon was 0.82 mg/kg, indicating moderate contamination. The concentration of selenium varied between sites and seasons, with higher values in the channel of the Tendo Lagoon and during the dry season. The study highlighted the complexity of selenium dynamics in aquatic ecosystems, and the need to take into account seasonal and spatial variability as well as interactions between environmental factors. The study also suggested potential ecotoxicological risks for some sensitive organisms in certain areas of the lagoon. This study contributes to the knowledge of the dynamics of selenium in lagoon ecosystems and to the assessment of the environmental risks associated with its presence.

Selenium Differentially Regulates Flavonoid Accumulation and Antioxidant Capacities in Sprouts of Twenty Diverse Mungbean(Vigna radiata(L.)Wilczek)Genotypes

Seed germination with selenium(Se)is promising for producing Se-biofortified foods.Mungbean(Vigna radiata(L.)Wilczek)sprout is freshly eaten as a salad dressed with sauce,making it superior for Se biofortification.Since the Se safety range for the human body is extremely narrow,it is imperative to evaluate the genotypic responses of mungbean sprouts to Se.This study evaluated the Se enrichment capacity and interaction withflavonoids and antioxidant systems in sprouts of 20 mungbean germplasms.Selenium treatment was done by immersing mung-bean seeds in 20μM sodium selenite solution for 8 h.Afterward,the biomass,Se amounts,flavonoid(particularly vitexin and isovitexin)contents,antioxidant capacity,and key biosynthetic gene expressions were measured.Sprout Se content was 2.0-7.0μg g^(-1) DW among the 20 mungbean germplasms.Selenium treatment differentially affected the biomass,totalflavonoid,vitexin,isovitexin,antioxidant enzyme activities,and antioxidant capacities of the mungbean germplasms.Eight germplasms showed increased biomass(p<0.05),the highest increasing by 127%,but 13 did not phenotypically respond to Se treatment.Seven and six germplasms showed varied levels of vitexin and isovitexin increment after Se treatment,the highest measuring 2.67-and 2.87-folds for vitexin and isovitexin,respectively.Two mungbeanflavonoid biosynthesis genes,chalcone synthase(VrCHS)and chalcone isomerase(VrCHI)were significantly up-regulated in the germplasms with increased vitexin and isovitexin levels(p<0.05).Moreover,Se enrichment capacity was significantly correlated with the vitexin,isovitexin,and antiox-idant capacities.In conclusion,mungbean sprouts could be a useful Se-biofortified food,but the Se enrichment capacity and nutritional response must be determined for each germplasm before commercialization.

Synthesis of chitosan oligosaccharide selenium and its antitumor activity

Background:Polysaccharides have various biological activities;the complexation of polysaccharides with trace element ions can produce synergistic effects,improving the original biological activities of sugars and trace elements.Methods:The preparation process of chitosan oligosaccharide selenium(COSSe)was optimized by the response surface method,followed by a detailed analysis of the resultant compound’s characteristics.The anti-cancer activity of COSSe was studied using the human ovarian cancer cell line SKOV3 as a cell model.Results:The prepared COSSe response surface was well predicted,indicating successful chitosan oligosaccharide binding with selenium.Response surface method analyses identified the optimal synthesis conditions for COSSe:the reaction time of 5.08 h,the reaction temperature of 71.8°C,and mass ratio(Na2SeO3:chitosan oligosaccharide)of 1.02.Under the optimal conditions,the final product,the selenium content,reached 1.302%.The results of cell experiments showed that COSSe significantly inhibited SKOV3 proliferation in a concentration-dependent manner.RNA-seq results showed that chitosan oligosaccharide and COSSe significantly modulated the expression of genes’DNA metabolic processes and cell cycle in SKOV3 cells.Gene enrichment analysis showed the inhibition of the cell cycle,and the results of flow cytometry showed that SKOV3 cells increased in the S phase and decreased in the G2/M phase,with a noted suppression in the protein expression of cyclin-dependent kinase 2(CDK2)and cyclin A1(CCNA1).Conclusion:COSSe has a stronger effect than chitosan oligosaccharide,leading to the arrest of the cell cycle in the S phase.Thus,COSSe may be an effective candidate for the treatment of ovarian cancer.

Vitamin D, selenium in type 2 diabetes and Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Is it effective?

The study by Feng et al,explores treatment approaches for these coexisting conditions.It emphasizes the potential advantages of selenium and vitamin D supplementation but also raises methodological and patient selection concerns.Findings indicate a complex interplay between interventions and disease markers,prompting the need for further research.Despite limitations,the study offers valuable insights into managing the intricate relationship between type 2 diabetes mellitus and Hashimoto's thyroiditis.The authors'contributions shed light on potential treatment avenues,although careful consideration of study design and patient characteristics is warranted for future investigations in this domain.

In Vivo Studies and Flow Cytometric Investigation on Anticancer Potential of Selenium Nanoparticles Synthesized via Aqueous Extract of Clerodendron phlomidis

Nowadays,doctors and nutritionists recommend individuals incorporate selenium-rich foods such as nuts,cereals,and mushrooms into their regular diet to maintain fitness and overall health.Selenium nanoparticles(SeNPs)exhibit strong chemopreventive capabilities.The anticipations for SeNPs with enhanced and tunable bioactive activities have led to a keen interest in phytofabrication.In this study,the aqueous extract of Clerodendron phlomidis plant leaves was utilized for the synthesis of SeNPs.In traditional Indian medicine,this plant extract is recognized as a significant anti-diabetic agent.The flavonoids tetrahydroxylflavone,7-hydroxyflavanone,and 6,4’-dimethyl-7-acetoxy-scutellarein present in this plant leaf extract demonstrate excellent anticancer activity.These secondary metabolites exhibit the ability to reduce sodium selenite into SeNPs.At a concentration of 13μg/mL,the synthesized SeNPs effectively inhibited the proliferation of the HepG2 cell line.The results suggest that the SeNPs possess promising anti-cancer potential against liver cancer and can be considered as a therapeutic agent for liver cancer treatment.Additionally,the cell cycle arrest induced by SeNPs was further confirmed by the fluorescence-activated cell sorting(FACS)method,indicating that SeNPs could efficiently differentiate cancer cells from normal cells.Notably,it showed a significant improvement in diethylnitrosamine(DEN)-induced Swiss Wistar rat groups.This scientific investigation highlights the high anti-cancer potential of SeNPs,positioning them as a promising therapeutic agent for liver cancer treatment.

负压封闭引流联合保留臀上动脉浅支的臀大肌肌皮瓣修复骶尾部IV期压疮的临床效果

目的:探讨负压封闭引流联合保留臀上动脉浅支的臀大肌旋转肌皮瓣修复骶尾部压疮的临床效果。方法:选取2019年6月—2023年10月温州医科大学附属第一医院收治的12例骶尾部压疮患者,其中男7例,女5例,年龄31~86岁。入院后I期予行负压封闭引流术,4~7 d后行保留臀上动脉浅支的臀大肌肌皮瓣修复创面。观察术后皮瓣成活情况、并发症发生情况,随访观察皮瓣外形、压疮复发情况。结果:本组12例患者,均因长期卧床致骶尾部受压出现IV期压疮,压疮病因:截瘫患者5例,各种原因所致的长期卧床患者7例,其中脑梗死后遗症患者2例,帕金森病患者3例,老年痴呆症患者1例,股骨颈骨折患者1例。病程2周至8年,清创后创面面积为5.0 cm×5.0 cm~10.0 cm×12.0 cm。12例患者术后皮瓣均完全成活,无皮瓣坏死、静脉淤血、创缘开裂等发生。术后随访2~6个月,皮瓣外形较佳、骶尾部软组织饱满、压疮无复发。结论:保留臀上动脉浅支的臀大肌旋转肌皮瓣血运可靠,设计、操作简单,皮瓣可修复面积大,切取不需要离断臀上动脉浅支,供瓣区一般能直接缝合,修复骶尾部压疮效果较佳。

基于Selenium的Ajax异步加载页面的数据采集技术

互联网中的许多网站均为Ajax站点,而Ajax页面的原始源代码中并无通过异步加载方式呈现到页面中的数据,因此其数据的采集颇为困难。针对此问题,介绍一种基于Selenium的Ajax页面数据采集方案,并通过具体的实例说明其关键技术。

IV型车载储氢瓶聚合物内衬材料的氢气渗透性分析

详细总结论述了气体在高分子聚合物材料中的渗透机理,并简要介绍了有关IV型储氢瓶聚合物内衬氢气渗透性的测试方法以及国内外测试标准。基于此,进一步探讨了测试温度、测试压力以及聚合物材料性能对IV型储氢瓶内衬材料氢气渗透性的影响,并展望了未来的发展方向。

基于MIMIC-IV构建及评估脓毒症患者近期和远期死亡风险预测模型

目的:鉴于脓毒症的高发病率和高病死率,早期识别高风险患者并及时干预至关重要,而现有死亡风险预测模型在操作、适用性和预测长期预后等方面均存在不足。本研究旨在探讨脓毒症患者死亡的危险因素,构建近期和远期死亡风险预测模型。方法:从美国重症监护医学信息数据库IV(Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care-IV,MIMIC-IV)中选取符合脓毒症3.0诊断标准的人群,按7?3的比例随机分为建模组和验证组,分析患者的基线资料。采用单因素Cox回归分析和全子集回归确定脓毒症患者死亡的危险因素并筛选出构建预测模型的变量。分别用时间依赖性曲线下面积(area under the curve,AUC)、校准曲线和决策曲线评估模型的区分度、校准度和临床实用性。结果:共纳入14240例脓毒症患者,28 d和1年病死率分别为21.45%(3054例)和36.50%(5198例)。高龄、女性、高感染相关器官衰竭评分(sepsis-related organ failure assessment,SOFA)、高简明急性生理学评分(simplified acute physiology score II,SAPS II)、心率快、呼吸频率快、脓毒症休克、充血性心力衰竭、慢性阻塞性肺疾病、肝脏疾病、肾脏疾病、糖尿病、恶性肿瘤、高白细胞计数(white blood cell count,WBC)、长凝血酶原时间(prothrombin time,PT)、高血肌酐(serum creatinine,SCr)水平均为脓毒症死亡的危险因素(均P<0.05)。由PT、呼吸频率、体温、合并恶性肿瘤、合并肝脏疾病、脓毒症休克、SAPS II及年龄8个变量构建的模型,其28 d和1年生存的AUC分别为0.717(95%CI 0.710~0.724)和0.716(95%CI 0.707~0.725)。校准曲线和决策曲线表明该模型具有良好的校准度及较好的临床应用价值。结论:基于MIMIC-IV建立的脓毒症患者近期和远期死亡风险预测模型有较好的识别能力,对患者预后风险评估及干预治疗具有一定的临床参考意义。

Inhibition of H_(2)O_(2)-induced TM3 cell apoptosis by oxidative stress by lentinan functionalized selenium nanoparticles through JAK2/STAT-3 and P53 pathways

Background:Nano-selenium has been widely used in antiviral and anticancer therapy,and has the advantages of good targeting and low toxicity.For the first time,we combined male reproduction with nano-selenium to investigate its antioxidant effect.This study investigated the protective effect of lentinan functionalized selenium nanoparticles on oxidative stress injury of the hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2))-induced Leydig cell line,TM3.Methods:The suitable concentration of nano-selenium treatment to promote cell proliferation was also discussed.The concentration of 4μM could significantly promote the growth of TM3 cells.Oxidative stress damage was caused using an 800μM concentration of hydrogen peroxide.The cells were divided into four groups:normal control group,oxidative stress treatment group,H_(2)O_(2)+SeNPs@LNT group,and SeNPs@LNT group.The H_(2)O_(2)+SeNPs@LNT group was pretreated with 4μM of SeNPs@LNT for 12 h,followed by 800μM of H_(2)O_(2)for 8 h.Results:Nano-selenium could significantly promote the proliferation and viability of TM3 cells.SeNPs@LNT treatment increased the level of mitochondrial membrane potential in normal cells and slowed down the decline in mitochondrial membrane potential level caused by oxidative stress injury.In addition,the increase in reactive oxygen species caused by oxidative stress was inhibited by SeNPs@LNT treatment.The apoptosis of TM3 cells was detected,and SeNPs@LNT alleviated the necrosis and apoptosis of TM3 cells induced by H_(2)O_(2).Nano-selenium plays a protective role against oxidative H_(2)O_(2)-induced stress injury in TM3 cells through the changes in the Janus kinase 2/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 signaling pathway and P53 pathway,and the expression levels of other related proteins,protein kinase B(AKT)and C3.Conclusion:SeNPs@LNT exhibited good biological activity and antioxidant effect and can thus be used to protect the male reproductive system from oxidative stress.

基于STM32F373的光伏组件IV特性测试系统

为准确方便测量光伏组件的IV特性曲线,设计一款基于STM32F373的光伏组件IV特性测试系统,可测量开路电压、短路电流、IV曲线、PV曲线等。该系统由电流控制单元、信号采集单元、软件处理单元、通信单元、上位机显示单元等组成,采用电子负载电路,以STM32F373单片机DAC输出来调节恒流的电流,同时采集光伏电池的输出电压,对采集到的数据进行卡尔曼滤波和曲线拟合,将电压、电流、功率生成IV、PV曲线显示在TFT彩屏上。该系统还可将数据远程传输到PC端进行数据分析与曲线观察。结果表明,该系统采集曲线准确且速度快,性能良好,采集一次IV曲线的时间仅需1 s,测量的电压电流误差小于1%。该系统体积小便于携带且内部带有锂电池,可充电,可在室外使用。

Analysis of Differential Metabolites in Selenium-enriched Rice Based on Extensive Non-targeted Metabolome

[Objectives]Selenium(Se)-enriched rice is the main type of Se-enriched agricultural product developed in China,and this study aimed to understand the impact of selenium application on the metabolites in rice.[Methods]Se-enriched rice was prepared by foliar application of a sodium selenite aqueous solution,and high-throughput analysis of differential metabolites in Se-enriched rice was conducted based on extensive non-targeted metabolome.[Results]There were significant differences in metabolites between Se-enriched rice and ordinary rice,and a total of 535 differential metabolites were identified.Among them,420 metabolites in Se-enriched rice were upregulated,accounting for 78.5%,far higher than downregulated metabolites.The enrichment differences of three KEGG metabolic pathways,including cysteine and methionine metabolism,zeatin biosynthesis,and arachidonic acid metabolism,reached a significant level,indicating that selenium enrichment had a significant regulatory effect on the metabolism of sulfur-containing amino acids,the synthesis of natural cytokinin zeatin,and arachidonic acid bioactive components in rice.[Conclusions]The results can provide a theoretical basis for the production of Se-enriched rice.

参苓白术散联合桂枝茯苓丸、达格列净治疗2型糖尿病肾病IV期的蛋白尿的随机对照研究

目的:观察参苓白术散联合桂枝茯苓丸、达格列净治疗2型糖尿病肾病IV期患者蛋白尿的临床疗效。方法:收集于2021年9月~2022年9月潍坊市益都中心医院就诊的诊断为2型糖尿病肾病IV期患者60例。采用随机、对照的临床研究设计分为治疗组和对照组,观察患者症状评分、实验室指标、疾病疗效等指标变化。结果:本研究最终纳入统计分析的治疗组29例、对照组28例。治疗后,治疗组的中医证候、蛋白尿、肾小球滤过率(eGFR)、糖化血红蛋白(HbA1c)、D-二聚体、尿NGAL、低密度脂蛋白疗效优于对照组(P 0.05)。对照组经治后,尿NGAL较治疗前明显下降(P < 0.05),其余指标与治疗前均无差异(P < 0.05)。两组均未见不良反应。结论:参苓白术散联合桂枝茯苓丸、达格列净治疗可减轻DKD IV期患者临床症状,降低蛋白尿、NGAL、糖化血红蛋白、D-二聚体、低密度脂蛋白,保护肾小管及肾小球、改善机体高凝状态及血糖,延缓肾功能下降,提高临床疗效。

Vitamin D,selenium,and antidiabetic drugs in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus with Hashimoto's thyroiditis

BACKGROUND Diabetes and thyroiditis are closely related.They occur in combination and cause significant damage to the body.There is no clear treatment for type-2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)with Hashimoto's thyroiditis(HT).While single symptomatic drug treatment of the two diseases is less effective,combined drug treatment may improve efficacy.AIM To investigate the effect of a combination of vitamin D,selenium,and hypoglycemic agents in T2DM with HT.METHODS This retrospective study included 150 patients with T2DM and HT treated at The Central Hospital of Shaoyang from March 2020 to February 2023.Fifty patients were assigned to the control group,test group A,and test group B according to different treatment methods.The control group received low-iodine diet guidance and hypoglycemic drug treatment.Test group A received the control treatment plus vitamin D treatment.Test group B received the group A treatment plus selenium.Blood levels of markers of thyroid function[free T3(FT3),thyroid stimulating hormone(TSH),free T4(FT4)],autoantibodies[thyroid peroxidase antibody(TPOAB)and thyroid globulin antibody(TGAB)],blood lipid index[low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C),total cholesterol(TC),triacylglycerol(TG)],blood glucose index[fasting blood glucose(FBG),and hemoglobin A1c(HbA1c)]were measured pre-treatment and 3 and 6 months after treatment.The relationships between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D3[25(OH)D3]level and each of these indices were analyzed.RESULTS The levels of 25(OH)D3,FT3,FT4,and LDL-C increased in the order of the control group,test group A,and test group B(all P<0.05).The TPOAB,TGAB,TC,TG,FBG,HbA1c,and TSH levels increased in the order of test groups B,A,and the control group(all P<0.05).All the above indices were compared after 3 and 6 months of treatment.Pre-treatment,there was no divergence in serum 25(OH)D3 level,thyroid function-related indexes,autoantibodies level,blood glucose,and blood lipid index between the control group,test groups A and B(all P>0.05).The 25(OH)D3 levels in test groups A and B were negatively correlated with FT4 and TGAB(all P<0.05).CONCLUSION The combination drug treatment for T2DM with HT significantly improved thyroid function,autoantibody,and blood glucose and lipid levels.

融合ChatGPT的智能化Selenium网络爬虫设计与实现

针对现代信息社会海量数据的提取难度,开发一种集成ChatGPT的自动化网络爬虫系统。将信息呈现给用户,降低了使用门槛,结合系统的设计和实施,展示其在实际运用中的效果,实验结果证明,利用Selenium技术自动执行爬取操作,降低数据提取难度,提升数据信息抓取的准确性。功能测试结果显示,该系统有效提高了数据的使用率,为普通用户从网络中提取信息提供了新的途径。用户的信息挖掘和知识获取需求,促进自动化网络爬虫技术的发展和应用。

18例不可切除IV期胸腺鳞癌的临床特征及预后分析

目的:探讨不可切除IV期胸腺鳞癌的临床特征、治疗方式和预后。方法:收集2018年1月1日至2022年12月31日期间就诊于青岛大学附属医院的18例不可切除IV期胸腺鳞癌患者的临床资料和治疗资料,并随访至2024年2月29日。结果:18例患者中男性12例,女性6例,中位发病年龄60岁;TNM分期IVA期9例,IVB期9例;单纯化疗8例,单纯放疗1例,序贯放化疗4例,同步放化疗2例,化疗联合免疫疗法3例。18例患者总进展率66.7%,中位PFS 27 (19~36)个月。IVA期和IVB期进展率分别为33.3%和100.0% (p = 0.009),中位PFS分别为50 (21~79)和21 (5~37)个月(p = 0.008)。单纯化疗,放化疗和化疗联合免疫疗法进展率分别为75.0%,66.7%,和33.3% (p = 0.793),中位PFS分别为24 (16~32),50 (27~73),和10 (4~16)个月(p = 0.057)。结论:不可切除IV期胸腺鳞癌主要采用以化疗为主的综合治疗,总体预后差,IVA期较IVB期好,化疗联合放疗或免疫疗法较单纯化疗好,建议对非广泛转移阶段的患者行精准治疗。

基于Selenium框架+随机森林模型的农产品价格分析

农产品作为中国市场经济体制中的重要战略资源,其价格波动不仅会给消费者带来影响,还会影响生产经营活动。在大数据技术赋能农业发展的背景下,研究构建了一个基于Selenium框架+随机森林模型,用于实时采集、可视化分析以及序列预测的地方农产品大数据平台系统。将该预测系统和决策树模型、支持向量机(support vector machines,SVM)模型的预测效果进行对比分析,研究发现:该平台的数据采集实时性强,预测效果较决策树模型和SVM模型更好。

Selenium Regulates Antioxidant Capacities and Diterpenoid Biosynthesis in the Medicinal Plant Isodon rubescens

Dōng líng căo,the dried aboveground parts of Isodon rubescens(Hemls.)Hara.,is commonly consumed as a med-icinal decoction or tea beverage.Natural beverages can be an important source of human dietary selenium(Se).However,how I.rubescens plants respond to exogenous Se remains unknown.In this study,a pot cultivation experiment was employed to investigate the phenotypic and physiological responses of I.rubescens plants exposed to Se.Fifteen days after applying different concentrations of sodium selenate to the soil,the Se enrichment capa-city,growth indices,antioxidant capacities,and the content offlavonoids and diterpenoids were measured in the plants.Further,the oridonin content was quantified using the high-performance liquid chromatography method,and the expression levels of key diterpenoid synthesis genes were analyzed by quantitative real-time PCR(qRT-PCR).I.rubescens plants efficiently accumulated Se,with the Se content increasing proportionally to the applied dose,reaching levels of nearly 200 mg·kg^(-1) dry leaves as Se concentration increased.None of the three Se treat-ments significantly altered the phenotypic indices,except a longer root length occurred in the 3μM·kg^(-1) Se group.Among three Se doses,6μM·kg^(-1) Se gave the highest accumulation offlavonoids,diterpenoids,and oridonin,with the increase of 2.0-,1.8-,and 1.9-fold in aboveground parts,respectively.Selenium application boosted the activities of antioxidant enzymes and antioxidant capacities according to 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl(DPPH),ferric reducing/antioxidant power,and tea brewing color experiments.Four key synthase genes were upregulated significantly by 6μM·kg^(-1) Se treatment,notably 1-deoxy-D-xylulose 5-phosphate reductoisomerase(IrDXR),with a 5-fold increase,and kaurene synthase-like 4(IrKSL4),with a 6-fold increase.Thus,Se application in I.rubescens cultivation may be a potential biofortification method to supplement Se while increasingflavonoid and diterpenoid contents.

Physiological Mechanism of Exogenous Selenium in Alleviating Mercury Stress on Pakchoi(Brassica campestris L.)

The objective of this study was to explain the physiological mechanisms through which Na_(2)SeO_(3) mitigates the growth and developmental inhibition of pakchoi under HgCl_(2)stress.The results showed that treatment with HgCl_(2)(40 mg L^(−1))led to reduced biomass,dwarfing,root shortening,and root tip necrosis in pakchoi.Compared to control(CK),the activities of superoxide dismutase(SOD)and peroxidase(POD)in Hg treatment increased,and the content of malondialdehyde(MDA)also dramatically increased,which negatively impacted the growth of pakchoi.Low concentrations of Na_(2)SeO_(3)(0.2 mg L^(−1))significantly increased the content of soluble sugars compared with control,while chlorophyll,soluble proteins,free amino acids,and vitamin C had no significant changes.The results of the mixed treatments with HgCl_(2)and Na_(2)SeO_(3) suggested that selenium may be able to reduce the toxicity of mercury in pakchoi.The biomass,plant height,root length,chlorophyll content,soluble protein,other physiological indicators,and proline showed significant increases compared with the HgCl_(2)treatment.Additionally,the MDA content and mercury accumulation in pakchoi decreased.Our results revealed the antagonistic effects of selenium and mercury in pakchoi.Thus,a theoretical basis for studying pakchoi’s mercuryexcreted and selenium-rich cultivation technology was provided.