BoMyrosinase plays an essential role in sulforaphane accumulation in response to selenite treatment in broccoli

Sulforaphane, a naturally specialized metabolite, plays significant roles in human disease prevention and plant defense. Myrosinase(MY) is a key gene responsible for the catalysis of sulforaphane formation, but the molecular mechanisms through which MY regulates sulforaphane biosynthesis in plants remains largely unknown. Here, we discovered that the change of sulforaphane content in broccoli sprouts caused by exogenous selenite treatments is positively related to BoMY expression. BoMY overexpression in the Arabidopsis thaliana tgg1 mutants could dramatically increase myrosinase activity and sulforaphane content in the rosette leaves of 35S::BoMY/tgg1 and rescue its phenotypes.Moreover, an obvious increase of myrosinase activity and sulforaphane content was displayed in transgenic BoMY-overexpressed broccoli lines.In addition, a 2 033 bp promoter fragment of BoMY was isolated. Yeast one-hybrid(Y1H) library screening experiment uncovered that one bHLH transcription factor, BoFAMA, could directly bind to BoMY promoter to activate its expression, which was further evidenced by Y1H assay and dual-luciferase reporter assay. BoFAMA is a selenite-responsive transcription factor that is highly expressed in broccoli leaves;its protein is solely localized to nucleus. Additionally, genetic evidence suggested that the knockdown of FAMA gene in Arabidopsis thaliana could significantly decrease sulforaphane yield by inhibiting the expression of myrosinase genes. Interestingly, exogenous selenite supply could partially restore the low level of sulforaphane content in transgenic Arabidopsis FAMA-silencing plants. Our findings uncover a novel function of FAMAMY module in the regulation of selenite-mediated sulforaphane synthesis and provide a new insights into the molecular mechanism by which selenite regulates the accumulation of sulforaphane in plants.

Exchange Reaction Between Selenite and Hydroxyl Ion of Variable Charge Soil Surfaces: I. Electrolyte Species and pH Effects

Hydroxyl release of red soil and latosol surfaces was quantitatively measuredusing a self-made constant pH automated titration instrument, to study the changes of hydroxylrelease with different added selenite amounts and pH levels, and to study the effects ofelectrolytes on hydroxyl release. Hydroxyl release increased with the selenite concentration, with arapid increase at a low selenite concentration while slowing down at a high concentration. The pHwhere maximum of hydroxyl release appeared was not constant, shifting to a lower valus withincreasing selenite concentration. Hydroxyl release decreased with increasing electrolyteconcentration, and the decrease was very rapid at a low electrolyte concentration but slow at a highelectrolyte concentration. For NaClO_4, NaCl and Na_2SO_4, hydroxyl release was in the order ofNaClO_4 > NaCl >> Na_2SO_4, and the difference was very significant. But for NaCl, KCl and CaCl_2,the order of hydroxyl release was NaCl > KCl > CaCl_2, and the difference was smaller. The amount ofhydroxyl release from Xuwen latosol was greater than that from Jinxian red soil. Hydroxyl releaseexisted in a wider range of pH with Xuwen latosol than with Jinxian red soil, due to theirdifference in soil properties. However, both soils had similar curves of hydroxyl release,indicating the common characteristics of variable charge soils.

Redifferentiation of Human Gastric Cancer Cells Induced by Ascorbic Acid and Sodium Selenite

Objective To explore the effects and mechanisms of ascorbic acid (AA) and sodium selenite (SS) on growth inhibition and redifferentiation in human gastric cancer cells. Methods In the present study, trypan blue dye exclusion method was used to determine the cell growth curve and mitotic index, cell electrophoresis and colonogenic potential were used as the indexes of redifferentiation. In order to find out the mechanisms of redifferentiation, the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPX) and catalase (CAT) were assayed, the content of malondialdehyde (MDA), reduced glutathione (GSH) and H2O2 were evaluated. Results After treatment with AA 3 mol/L + SS 2μmol/L, the growth rate and mitotic index of human gastric cancer cells (MGc-803) decreased remarkably. The indexes related with cell malignancy were alleviated. For example, cell surface charge was obviously decreased, the electrophoresis rate was dropped from 2.21 to 1.15μm·s-1·V-1·cm-1. The indexes related with cell redifferentiation were promoted. For example, the colonogenic potential was decreased to 93.5%. These results indicated that redifferentiation of human gastric cancer cells was successfully induced by AA + SS. The activities of SOD and GPX were significantly higher, while the activity of CAT was slower in treated group than that in the control. The content of MDA was slightly decreased, GSH was sharply decreased, and H2O2 content was dramatically increased. Conclusion These results indicated that combination of ascorbic acid and sodium selenite may induce the redifferentiation of human gastric cancer cells and inhibit cell growth by virtue of enhancing the activities of antioxidative enzymes and inducing the formation of H2O2, and altering the cell redox status. Combination of ascorbic acid and sodium selenite may be a potent anticancer agent for human gastric cancer.

Sodium selenite ameliorates dextran sulfate sodiuminduced chronic colitis in mice by decreasing Th1, Th17, and γδT and increasing CD4(+)CD25(+) regulatory T-cell responses

AIM To assess the effect of sodium selenite on the severity of dextran sulfate sodium(DSS)-induced colitis in C57BL/6 mice.METHODS Mice were randomly divided into four groups(n = 10/group): normal group, selenium(Se) group, chronic colitis group, and Se + chronic colitis group. The mice were sacrificed on day 26. Survival rates, clinical symptoms, colon length, and histological changes were determined. The percentages and absolute numbers of immune system cells in the lamina propria lymphocytes(LPL) of the colon, the expression of m RNA in colon tissue, and the concentrations of Th1, Th17, and Treg cytokines in LPL from the large intestine, were measured.RESULTS Se significantly ameliorated the symptoms of colitis and histological injury(P < 0.05 each), increasing the proportions of neutrophils and CD4+ CD25+ T cells(P < 0.05 each) and decreasing the proportions of γδT cells, CD4+, CD4+CD44+, and CD4+ CD69+ T cells in LPL(P < 0.05 each). Moreover, Se reduced the expression of IL-6, IFN-γ, IL-17 A, IL-21, T-bet, and RORγt(P < 0.05 each), but enhanced the expression of IL-10 and Foxp3(P < 0.05 each). CONCLUSION These results suggest that Se protects against DSSinduced chronic colitis perhaps by increasing the number of CD4(+)CD25(+) Tregs that suppress the secretion of proinflammatory cytokines and populations of Th1, Th17, and γδT cells.

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Novel Selenite-chloride:[Cd_4(SeO_3)_2Cl_4(H_2O)]_n with a Three-dimensional Framework

A novel three-dimensional（3-D） compound [Cd4（SeO3）2Cl4（H2O）]n（1） was prepared from a hydrothermal reaction and structurally characterized.Compound 1 crystallizes in the space group Fmmm of the orthorhombic system with eight formula units in a cell：a = 15.5165（4）,b = 17.5090（9）,c = 7.3318（5） ,V = 1991.9（2） 3,Cd4Cl4H2O7Se2,Mr = 863.38,Dc = 5.758 g/cm3,S = 1.075,μ（MoKα） = 16.820 mm-1,F（000） = 3088,R = 0.0427 and wR = 0.1220.Compound 1 features a 3-D structure with the cadmium atoms having two different coordination environments,i.e.,six-and eight-coordination geometries.Two different chain-like structures of cadmium-oxo polyhedra are interconnect to each other to give a 2-D layer of [Cd4（SeO3）2（H2O）]n4n＋.Between the [Cd4（SeO3）2（H2O）]n4n＋ layers is a novel chloride layer.A 3-D framework is constructed from these [Cd4（SeO3）2（H2O）]n4n＋ layers linked by the chloride layers.

Antitumour Activity of Chitosan Hydrogen Selenites

Chitosans reacted with selenious acid to prepare chitosan hydrogen selenites, which were found to be growth-inhibitory against sarcoma 180 solid tumor. The results indicated that the activity also depended on the molecular weight of chitosan supports.

Comparison of the impact of epigallocatechin gallate and ellagic acid in an experimental cataract model induced by sodium selenite

AIM：To compare the potential protective effects of epigallocatechin gallate（EGCG） and ellagic acid（EA） in an experimental cataract model.●METHODS：Twenty-eight Spraque-Dawley rat pups were assigned into four groups.All the rats,except for those in the control group,were injected subcutaneously sodium selenite to induce experimental cataract on the postpartum ninth day,and between 10 th and 14 th days.Rats in the sham,EGCG,and EA groups were intraperitoneally administered 50 mg/（kg·d） saline solution,50 mg/（kg·d） EGCG and 200 mg/（kg·d） EA,respectively.The reduced glutathione（GSH） and malondialdehyde（MDA） levels,total antioxidant status（TAS） and total oxidant status（TOS） in lens supernatants were measured.RESULTS：The mean cataract gradings in EGCG and EA groups were found to be significantly lower than that in sham group（P〈0.001）.The mean GSH levels and TASs in EGCG and EA groups were significantly higher than that in sham group while mean MDA levels and TOSs in EGCG and EA groups were significantly lower than that in the sham group（P〈0.001）.CONCLUSION：EGCG and EA have protective effects on cataract development via the inhibition of oxidative stress.

Change of choline compounds in sodium selenite-induced apoptosis of rats used as quantitative analysis by in vitro 9.4T MR spectroscopy

AIM: To study liver cell apoptosis caused by the toxicity of selenium and observe the alteration of choline compounds using in vitro 9.4T high resolution magnetic resonance spectroscopy. METHODS: Twenty male Wistar rats were randomly divided into two groups. The rats in the treatment group were intraperitoneally injected with sodium selenite and the control group with distilled water. All rats were sacrifi ced and the livers were dissected. 1H-MRS data were collected using in vitro 9.4T high resolution magnetic resonance spectrometer. Spectra were processed using XWINNMR and MestRe-c 4.3. HE and TUNEL staining was employed to detect and confi rm the change of liver cells. RESULTS: Good 1H-MR spectra of perchloric acid extract from liver tissue of rats were obtained. The conventional metabolites were detected and assigned. Concentrations of different ingredient choline compounds in treatment group vs control group were as follows: total choline compounds,5.08 ± 0.97 mmol/L vs 3.81 ± 1.16 mmol/L (P = 0.05); and free choline,1.07 ± 0.23 mmol/L vs 0.65 ± 0.20 mmol/L (P = 0.00). However,there was no statistical signif icance between the two groups. The hepatic sinus and cellular structure of hepatic cells in treatmentgroup were abnormal. Apoptosis of hepatic cells was confi rmed by TUNEL assay. CONCLUSION: High dose selenium compounds can cause the rat liver lesion and induce cell apoptosis in vivo. High resolution 1H-MRS in vitro can detect diversified metabolism. The changing trend for different ingredient of choline compounds is not completely the same at early period of apoptosis.

Sodium selenite promotes neurological function recovery after spinal cord injury by inhibiting ferroptosis

Ferroptosis is a recently discovered form of iron-dependent cell death,which occurs during the pathological process of various central nervous system diseases or injuries,including secondary spinal cord injury.Selenium has been shown to promote neurological function recovery after cerebral hemorrhage by inhibiting ferroptosis.However,whether selenium can promote neurological function recovery after spinal cord injury as well as the underlying mechanism remain poorly understood.In this study,we injected sodium selenite(3μL,2.5μM)into the injury site of a rat model of T10 vertebral contusion injury 10 minutes after spinal cord injury modeling.We found that sodium selenite treatment greatly decreased iron concentration and levels of the lipid peroxidation products malondialdehyde and 4-hydroxynonenal.Furthermore,sodium selenite increased the protein and mRNA expression of specificity protein 1 and glutathione peroxidase 4,promoted the survival of neurons and oligodendrocytes,inhibited the proliferation of astrocytes,and promoted the recovery of locomotive function of rats with spinal cord injury.These findings suggest that sodium selenite can improve the locomotive function of rats with spinal cord injury possibly through the inhibition of ferroptosis via the specificity protein 1/glutathione peroxidase 4 pathway.

Toxicity and Accumulation of Selenite in Four Microalgae

The toxicity and bioaccumulation of selenite in four microalgae, Spirulina platensis, Dunaliella salina, Dunaliella bardawill and Phaeodactylum tricornutum cultured in the presence of selenite were investigated. Lower concentrations of selenite were generally nontoxic and frequently stimulated algal growth, while higher concentrations of selenite inhibited algal growth. Selenite was more toxic to D. salina and D. bardawill than to S. platensis and P. tricornutum . All algae cultured in selenite were able to incorporate Se to different degrees, which depended on algal species. The distributions of selenite among intracellular macromolecular compounds were different among algal species: most of the selenite was associated with proteins in S. platensis, D. salina and D. bardawill , while most of the selenite was associated with lipids in P. tricornutum , which reflected the physiological differences among the algae. These observations suggest that algae are able to accumulate selenite and bind it with intracellular macromolecular compounds when exposed to high concentration of selenite. This may represent a form of storage or detoxification of selenite by the algae.

Inhibitory Effects of Grape Seed Proanthocyanidin Extract on Selenite-induced Cataract Formation and Possible Mechanism

This study investigated the inhibitory effect of grape seed proanthocyanidin extract(GSPE) on selenite-induced cataract formation in rats and the possible mechanism.Eighty 8-day-old Sprague-Dawley rats were divided randomly into 5 groups:control group,model group,three GSPE groups(low dose,medium dose and high dose).Control group received subcutaneous injection of physiological saline.Model group was given subcutaneous injection of sodium selenite(20 μmol/kg body weight) on the postpartum day 10,and once every other day for consecutive three times thereafter.GSPE treated groups were respectively administered GSPE at doses of 50,100,and 200 mg/kg body weight intragastrically 2 days prior to the selenite injection(that was,on the postpartum day 8),and once daily for fourteen consecutive days thereafter.The opacity of lenses was observed,graded and photographed under the slit lamp microscopy and the maximal diameter of the nuclear cataract plaques was measured.The lenses were analyzed for superoxide dismutase(SOD),catalase(CAT),glutathione peroxidase(GSH-PX),malondialdehyde(MDA),calcium(Ca 2+),nitric oxide(NO) and anti-hydroxyl radical ability(anti-OH).The histomorphology of lenses was observed with HE staining under a light microscope.The levels of calpainⅡ,and iNOS protein and mRNA expression in lenses were detected by using immunohistochemistry and real-time quantitative RT-PCR.The results showed subcutaneous injection of sodium selenite led to severe nuclear cataract in model group,and the achievement ratio of model group was 100%.As compared with model group,the degree of lenses opacity and the maximal diameter of nuclear cataract plaques were significantly reduced in GSPE-treated groups.Moreover,we observed selenite treatment caused a significant decrease in the activities of antioxidative enzymes(SOD,CAT,GSH-PX) and anti-OH ability,accompanied by a significant increase in the levels of MDA,NO,Ca 2+ as well as iNOS,and calpainⅡ protein and mRNA expression.Administration of GSPE could dose-dependently preserve the activities of these antioxidative enzymes and anti-OH ability,accompanied by a significant reduction in the levels of MDA,NO,Ca 2+ as well as iNOS,and calpainⅡ protein and mRNA expression.These results suggested that GSPE markedly prevented selenite-induced cataract formation probably by suppressing the generation of lipid peroxidation and free radicals as well as the activation of iNOS,and calpainⅡ in the lenses.

Alabaster and Selenite Gypsum:I-Dehydration-Rehydration Comparison Studies

Two types of gypsum raw materials, selenite and alabaster, were used to prepare dental stone (a-hemihydrate). Gypsum lumps (0.8~2.5 cm) were hydrothermally treated at 135, 160 and 180癈 for 6, 2 and 1 h respectively. The physicochemical properties and composition characteristics of the a-hemihydrates prepared from selenite and alabaster raw gypsum were determined. The results indicated that both the selenite and alabaster raw gypsum show the same chemical and mineralogical composition of calcium sulphate dihydrate. They differs only in their microstructure, selenite raw gypsum exhibits perfect regular crystals while alabaster gypsum, on the other hand, exhibits irregular, large size and interlocked crystals. Selenite is more accessible to dehydration than alabaster raw gypsum. The a-hemihydrate samples prepared from alabaster raw gypsum showed a very short setting time and a lower compressive strength values in relation to that prepared from selenite gypsum. The compressive strength values of the all prepared samples were higher than that specified by A.D.A specification for dental use. To optimize the setting time of both products further studies are needed.

Syntheses, Structures, and Some Properties of Three Vanadium Selenites

Three novel vanadium selenites with the formulae [（VO2）（1,10-phenanthtoline）（SeO3H）]2 1, [（VO2）（2,2′-bipyridine）]2（SeO3） 2 and [（VO）（H2O）（SeO3）2]2（HaEDD） 3 （EDD = N1,N1′-（ethane-1,2-diyl）diethane-1,2-diamine） were hydrothermally synthesized, and characterized with elemental analysis, FT-IR spectrum, Raman spectrum, TG-DTA analysis, EPR spectra, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Compound I belongs to the triclinic system, space group P1^- with a = 7.7527（5）, b = 9.5345（10）, c = 9.8192（8） A^°, α = 92.712（3）, β = 105.540（3）, γ = 108.154（4）°, V = 657.66（1） A^°^3, Mr = 782.22, Z = 1, F（000） = 384,μ（MoKa） = 3.544 mm^-1, R = 0.0432 and wR = 0.1142; Compound 2 is of orthorhombic system, space group F212121 with a = 7.6574（15）, b = 14.916（3）, c = 19.085（4） A, V = 2179.8（8） Aa, Mr = 605.21, Z = 4, F（000） = 1200, μ（MoKa） = 2.579 mm^-1, R = 0.0338 and wR = 0.0658; Compound 3 belongs to the triclinic system, space group P1^- with a = 9.247（2）, b = 9.659（2）, c = 7.2651（19） A^°, α = 98.171（7）, β = 103.709（5）, γ = 114.712（13）°, V = 550.9（2） A^°^3, Mr = 828.03, Z = 1, F（000） = 400, μ（MoKa） = 7.537 mm^-1, R = 0.0641 and wR = 0.2118. Compound 1 is constructed from alternating corner-shared [VO4N2] octahedra and SeO3H units, forming a dimeric vanadium unit. These assemblies are further linked into an infinite chain via hydrogen bonds along the a axis. In the structure of 2, two distinct V centers form centrosymmetric [V2O6N4] clusters through edge-sharing, and the SeO3 unit serves as a capping unit to fix the oxovanadate cluster. In the structure of 3, each [VO6] octahedron shares four oxygen atoms with adjacent Se atoms, while every SeO3 unit shares two oxygen atoms with neighboring V atoms. This connectivity of alternating VO6 and SeO3 units results in a joint-like chain. Based on the TGA analysis, these three compounds are thermally stable under 200℃ .

Analysis of Protein Characteristics of Selenite Transporter OsPT2 in Rice

OsPT2,which is a selenite transporter in rice,belongs to rice phosphate transporter family OsPT. In this study,the amino acid sequence information of OsPT family members was collected using NCBI database. Bioinformatics method was employed to analyze physical and chemical properties and protein structure of OsPT2 and its homologous relationship with other members of the family. The results indicated that OsPT2 was a stable alkaline hydrophobic protein embedded in the cell membrane. The protein contained 11 transmembrane domains,and consisted of 45. 08% of alpha helix,16. 48% of extended strand,10. 80% of beta turn and 27. 65% of random coil,forming a barrel-like three-dimensional structure. Members in OsPT family had high homology and could be divided into 5 subgroups.OsP T2 had closer relationship with OsPT1 and OsPT3. This study could provide a basis for further revealing of molecular mechanism of selenite transport in rice.

Protective Role of C-Phycocyanin Against Secondary Changes During Sodium Selenite Mediated Cataractogenesis

Age related cataract is the leading cause of blindness associated with accumulation of oxidative stress in the eye lens.The present investigation reveals the rational of the beneficial effects of the natural compound C-phycocyanin(CPC)is beneficial when administered to rat pups to protect against the secondary effects of sodium selenite induced cataractogenesis.A single subcutaneous dose of sodium selenite(19 lmol/kg body weight)on the 10th day of postpartum is adequate to induce cataract in rat pups.Serum biochemical parameters,such as the level of electrolytes,mean activities of anti-oxidant enzymes i.e.superoxide dismutase,catalase and reduced glutathione were observed to be significantly altered during selenite induced cataractogenic process.Histopathological examination revealed signs of degradation of normal cell architecture in the liver,kidney and eye lens.Interestingly,the deleterious effects of sodium selenite toxicity were restored with the simultaneous treatment with C-PC.The results suggest that an administration of 200 mg/kg body weight of C-PC has the ability to prevent/alter the secondary changes reflected in the serum biochemical and histological modifications in rats exposed to sodium selenite.These results complement the beneficial role of C-PC of cyanobacterial origin as a efficacious anti-cataractogenic agent against sodium selenite toxicity.

Synthesis,Structure,and Magnetic Properties of a New Cobalt Selenite Ca_2Co(HSeO_3)_2(SeO_3)_2

A new cobalt selenite,Ca_2Co（HSeO3）_2（SeO_3）_2,was synthesized by a conventional hydrothermal method. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that Ca_2Co（HSeO3）_2（SeO_3）_2 crystallizes in triclinic system,space group P1,with a = 5.330（5）,b = 7.047（7）,c = 8.457（9） ？,V = 285.0（5） ？~3,Z = 1,Mr = 646.93,Dc = 3.769,μ = 15.235 mm^（-1）,F（000） = 299.0,the final R = 0.0452 and wR = 0.1169 for observed 1265 reflections with I 〉 2σ（I）. The title compound consists of isolated chains built from CoO_6 octahedra and SeO_3 pyramids. In this structure,the chains are separated by Ca^（2＋） cations. Magnetic measurements confirm that the title compound exhibits long-range antiferromagnetic ordering at 3 K and field-induced magnetic transition at 2 T.

Effect of Sodium Selenite-Chitosan Compound Preservative on Storability of Kumquats

[Objectives]To explore the effect of sodium selenite-chitosan compound preservative on storability of kumquats.[Methods]Under the condition of room temperature,fresh kumquats were coated with different concentrations of sodium selenite-chitosan compound preservative,respectively.[Results]Sodium selenite-chitosan compound preservative reduced the weight loss rate,delayed the decline of vitamin C,soluble solids,titratable acid and GSH contents,slowed down the accumulation of MDA,inhibited the increase of PPO activity,and increased to a certain extent the activity of SOD in fresh kumquats.[Conclusions]Sodium selenite-chitosan compound preservative maintained the quality and prolonged the shelf life of kumquats.The preservation effect of compound preservative composed of 4 mg/L sodium selenite and 8 g/L chitosan was the best.

Sodium selenite may be not the optimal speciation as an effective therapy for arsenic-induced anxiety-/depression-like behavior

Major depressive disorder is a serious and prevalent neuropsychiatric disorder,affecting more than 350 million people worldwide.Here,sodium selenite(SS)was selected as the selenite supplement to improve the behavior in a mouse model of depression induced by As.SS may be not the optimal speciation for selenite supplementation and the source of the SS used in the study was not disclosed.There are many mouse models of depression and anxiety;however,in the current study,a classical mouse model of depression was not used.Thus,several questions still need to be further discussed.Taken together,the results indicate that SS may be not the optimal speciation as an effective therapy for As-induced anxiety-/depression-like behavior.

Inhibitory Effect of Sodium Selenite on Microsatellite Instability of RER^+ Colorectal Cancer Cells

Objective Investigation of the effects of sodium selenite on genetic instability of human tumor cells via its role in alteration of microsatellite sequence(MS) of RER + (replication error) colon cancer cell line. Methods RER + and RER - human colon cancer cell lines, RKO or SW480, were used as hosts for lipofection with pcmv car in which a foreign(CA) 14 repeat was inserted in the coding sequence of LacZ reporter gene, resulting in misreading LacZ frame. Any mutation which makes the base number of (CA) 14 tract to be 3 fold will resume the normal reading frame of the reporter gene, and thus lead to expression and production of bioactive β galactosidase. To test the effect of selenite on MI(microsatellite instability) of tumor cells, a series of concentrations of selenite were administered in cell culture in vitro. Variable expression of bioactive β galactosidase of transfectant cells resulted from selenite administration was measured by A reading at λ410 after X gal staining; Results Mutations of the exogenous(CA) 14 developed and maintained in pcmv car transfectant RKO cells but not in SW480 cells. It was found that blue cell frequency of RKO transfectant cells was markedly reduced after incubation of cells with 5 μmol/L of selenite for 5 days, at which concentration it was not toxic to cell growth. However, selenite at lower concentration of 1μmol/L didn′t exhibit suppression of blue cell rate until cell′s exposure to it for a longer period up to 5 weeks or more. Conclusion Our data showed that selenite displayed inhibitory effect on MI of human cancer cells and thus demonstrated its beneficial role in stabilization of human genomic DNA.