Shelf life (days): 1460.0
Formulation: A crystalline solid
Formal Name: 2S-amino-4-(methylseleno)-butanoic acid
Purity: ≥98%
Formula Markup: C5H11NO2Se
Formula Weight: 196.1
CAS Number: 3211-76-5
Notes: L-Selenomethionine (SeMet), a naturally occurring amino acid, is the predominant form of selenium found in Brazil nuts, grains, soy beans, and legumes.{25988} It promotes cell cycle progression and is known to elevate the expression of the antioxidant enzymes thioredoxin reductase, glutathione reductase, and glutathione peroxidase.{25990,25986,25987} At 5 µM, SeMet has been shown to selectively induce apoptosis in LNCaP prostate cancer cells without affecting non-cancerous cells.{25989}