Possible Interaction: Carbon Monoxide and Selenium

“Cadmium, for example, is a key risk-increasing element for prostate cancer; for breast cancer, Cd, Cr, Zn are mainly contributing; for bronchial cancer (in smelter workers), Cd, As, Cr, Sb, Co , La, all these elements are in a reciprocal relationship with Se.”

“However, over the years, numerous elements such as As, Cu, Zn, Cd, Hg, Sn, Pb, Ni, Co , Sb, Bi, Ag, Au, and Mo have been found to inhibit anti-carcinogenic effects of selenium , which may affect the anti-carcinogenic activity of selenium.”

“ CO level in exposed subjects was also significantly higher than non-exposed subjects (mean +/- SE of 4.03 +/- 0.21 and 3.01 +/- 0.18, respectively; p < 0.05).”

“Treatment with Pb increased concentrations of Ni while reducing those of B, V, Cr, Fe, Co, Cu, Zn, and Mo. Moreover, Se also reduced the concentration of Pb, Zn, Co , Fe, V, and Cr, which in contrast were induced by Pb.”

“The excretion (% dose) of Se, Sr, As, Mn, Co , and V increased with Se levels in the liver.”

“The mean ± SE of the pathology score was significantly higher (3.4 ± 0.85) in the CO + E group compared to the CO + E + L group (0.5 ± 0.3, P < 0.01).”

“Magnesium in heart and skeletal muscle was increased in calves fed 40 ppm Co. Although high amounts of added dietary Co had some influence on metabolism of Se , the magnitude and extent of the effects appeared to be too small to be of practical concern.”

“Coordination of a Se to a Ru surface strongly affects the vibrational properties and reactivity of the CO adsorbed.”

“The presence of Se and/or Te in the medium causes change in the intracellular Zn, Fe and Co levels.”