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Dr. Ronald Roth Acu-Cell AI

Role of Selenoprotein N (SELENON) in Skeletal Muscle

  • Essential for Muscle Development
  • SELENON plays a critical role in early skeletal muscle development, differentiation, and structural maintenance.
  • It is heavily expressed in embryonic and fetal tissues undergoing active myogenesis.
  • Cellular Protection and Function
  • Functions as an antioxidant enzyme protecting muscle cells from oxidative stress during high-energy metabolic demands.
  • Regulates calcium homeostasis within the sarcoplasmic reticulum, which is vital for proper muscle contraction and relaxation.
  • Pathology of Deficiency
  • Mutations in the SELENON gene lead to congenital myopathies, commonly known as SELENON-related myopathy (including rigid spine muscular dystrophy).
  • Deficiency results in early-onset muscle weakness, joint contractures, and impaired respiratory function due to underdeveloped musculature.
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N-Acetylcysteine - connections

N-Acetylcysteine ->

Skeletal muscle contraction - connections

-> Skeletal muscle contraction

  • Potassium - Supports (Partner: calcium; Importance: important)

Fetal development - connections

Fetal development ->

-> Fetal development

  • Folic acid - Associated With (Level: low; State: abnormal)
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