Se-methyl-seleno-L-cysteine

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-007652",
  "term": "Se-methyl-seleno-L-cysteine",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A substance that contains the element selenium (a nutrient that protects cells against damage) and is found in certain plants such as garlic and broccoli. Se-methyl-seleno-L-cysteine can act as an antioxidant and may help prevent or slow the growth of cancer cells. It is a type of amino acid.",
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/se-methyl-seleno-l-cysteine/"
}