Selenium Biotransformation and Fractionation of Selenopeptide from Germinated Perilla (Perilla frutescens) Seeds

Plant-based bioactive compounds have been recognized as promising alternatives to con- ventional chemical treatments. Selenium (Se), a trace element, can be incorporated into proteins to enhance the bioactivity of plant-derived peptides. Perilla frutescens seeds are high-protein plants that have shown the ability to absorb Se and biosynthesize se- lenopeptides. This study examined Se biotransformation during the germination of perilla seeds to synthesize selenoprotein, investigating enzymatic...