ergothioneine biosynthetic process (Q16360)
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of ergothioneine, a naturally occurring metabolite of histidine with antioxidant properties.
- 2-mercaptoergothioneine trimethylbetaine biosynthesis
- (2S)-3-(2-mercapto-1H-imidazol-5-yl)-2-(trimethylazaniumyl)propanoate biosynthetic process
- GO:0052699
- ergothioneine synthesis
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| English | ergothioneine biosynthetic process |
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of ergothioneine, a naturally occurring metabolite of histidine with antioxidant properties. |
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