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Selenoprotein S
Pathway / Plaque inflammation

Selenoprotein S

SELENOSgene

SELENOS encodes a redox-active selenoprotein that modulates oxidative stress and endoplasmic-reticulum inflammation, reducing atherosclerosis progression.

Pathway placement
Cascade stepPlaque inflammation
Confidencehigh
RationaleCausal mediator of MI risk via oxidative stress and plaque inflammation.
Also acts inLipid entry/oxidation
Druggability
DruggableYes
Known drugs / candidates0
Small-molecule tractableYes
Antibody tractableYes
EnsemblENSG00000131871

Assay & specimen

Class-level default (no specific cleared assay)— generic method inferred from analyte class; confirm against a specific product insert before use.
Specimen
Whole blood — gene is not a circulating analyte; measure protein product or genotype
Collection tube
K2-EDTA whole blood (lavender-top)
Method / principle
SNP genotyping / sequencing; or immunoassay of encoded protein
Reagent / substrate
Allele-specific primers/probes (TaqMan) or NGS panel; or antibody for protein
Platform
qPCR / NGS / array
Turnaround · availability
Send-out · Genotyping widely available; protein assay variable

Literature evidence(2)