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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
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Preferred Name

Ergothioneine

Definitions
A naturally occurring metabolite of HISTIDINE that has antioxidant properties.
Synonyms
1H-Imidazole-4-ethanaminium, alpha-carboxy-2,3-dihydro-N,N,N-trimethyl-2-thioxo-, inner salt, (S)-
2-Thiol-L-histidine-betaine
Thioneine
2 Thiol L histidine betaine
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