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Ergothioneine, Ovothiol A, and Selenoneine—Histidine-Derived, Biologically Significant, Trace Global Alkaloids

Molecules
DOI: 10.3390/molecules27092673
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The history, chemistry, biology, and biosynthesis of the globally occurring histidine-derived alkaloids ergothioneine (10), ovothiol A (11), and selenoneine (12) are reviewed comparatively and their significance to human well-being is discussed.

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Cordell, G. A., & Lamahewage, S. N. S. (2022, May 1). Ergothioneine, Ovothiol A, and Selenoneine—Histidine-Derived, Biologically Significant, Trace Global Alkaloids. Molecules. MDPI. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27092673

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