Effects of selenium and tellurium on the activity of selenoenzymes glutathione peroxidase and type I iodothyronine deiodinase, trace element thyroid level, and thyroid hormone status in rats

Abstrakt

In the present 6-week study in female Wistar rats, the effects of subchronic treatment with inorganic tellurite and selenite and their combination with Zn on thyroid status were compared.