Their active center is a conserved tetramer composed of selenocysteine residues (Sec), glutamine (Gln), tryptophan and asparagine
Severe deficiency is uncommon in many developed countries, but marginal deficiency can still occur when intake is low, absorption is poor, losses are increased or requirements are unusually high
For instance, berberine, a natural compound, downregulates the expression of SLC1A5 in Hep3B and BEL-7404 cells, inhibiting Gln uptake and consequently suppressing expansion of liver cancer cells and tumor progression in vivo (77)
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All other studies have been conducted in animal/rodent models with the vast majority exploring gastrointestinal benefits