A Review of Novel Antioxidant Ergothioneine: Biosynthesis Pathways, Production, Function and Food Applications

Ergothioneine (EGT), a natural thiol compound with potent antioxidant properties, exhibits diverse biological functions, including anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and cardioprotective effects. Despite its promising health and food applications, current production methods, such as mushroom-based...

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Published in:Foods
Main Authors: Haijing Zhang, Zheng Liu, Zhong Wang, Ziteng Lei, Yan Jia, Wei Chen, Ruoyu Shi, Chengtao Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-04-01
Subjects:
ergothioneine
biosynthesis
food industry
fermentation
therapeutic applications
functional foods
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/9/1588

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