#$%^&*AU2005227420B220130509.pdf#####METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ALTERING CELL FUNCTION ABSTRACT The present invention relates to compositions and methods for altering cell function. In particular, the present invention provides compositions comprising selenium 5 (e.g., Sel-Plex) and methods of using the same (e.g., as a therapeutic and/or prophylactic treatment for neurodegenerative disease). Additionally, the present invention demonstrates that specific forms of selenium (e.g., Sel-Plex) possess the ability to alter expression of genes associated with disease and/or aging while other forms of selenium (e.g., selenomethionine) do not. 10
