Selenium-binding protein 1 is a
protein
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that in humans is encoded by the ''SELENBP1''
gene
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This gene product belongs to the selenium-binding protein family. Selenium is an essential nutrient that exhibits potent anticarcinogenic properties, and deficiency of selenium may cause certain neurologic diseases. It has been proposed that the effects of selenium in preventing cancer and neurologic diseases may be mediated by selenium-binding proteins. The exact function of this gene is not known.
Interactions
SELENBP1 has been shown to
interact
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with
USP33
Ubiquitin carboxyl-terminal hydrolase 33 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the ''USP33'' gene.
Interactions
USP33 has been shown to interact with DIO2, SELENBP1 and Von Hippel–Lindau tumor suppressor
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