Citation: Hongen Cao, Xinrui Xiao, Xu Zhang, Lei Yu. The bio-applications of low-valence-selenium-substituted glucoses[J]. Chinese Chemical Letters, ;2026, 37(6): 112197. doi: 10.1016/j.cclet.2025.112197 shu

The bio-applications of low-valence-selenium-substituted glucoses

Hongen Cao ^{a, *,} ,
Xinrui Xiao ^a ,
Xu Zhang ^b ,
Lei Yu ^{b, *,}

a.
College of Plant Protection, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
b.
School of Chemistry and Materials, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China

hecao@yzu.edu.cn

yulei@yzu.edu.cn

Received Date: 18 June 2025
Revised Date: 20 November 2025
Accepted Date: 28 November 2025
Available Online: 29 November 2025

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Low-valence-selenium-substituted glucose, a novel organoselenium compound, has emerged as a promising candidate with significant biological application potential. This review highlights its role as an efficient and low-toxicity selenium source in agriculture, livestock farming, and medicine. In agriculture, it enhances selenium uptake in crops, improves plant stress resistance, and reduces heavy metal toxicity. In animal feed, it boosts selenium levels and antioxidant capacity in livestock, thereby improving their health and productivity. Additionally, its medical applications include the development of selenium catalysts for pharmaceutical synthesis and selenium-enriched materials with antibacterial and anticancer properties. This article provides a comprehensive review of its synthesis, biological efficacy, and future prospects.
- Selenium,
- Low valence,
- Fertilizer,
- Feed,
- Medicine
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