Ergothioneine, Ovothiol A, and Selenoneine-Histidine-Derived, Biologically Significant, Trace Global Alkaloids.
Geoffrey A CordellSujeewa N S LamahewagePublished in: Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (2022)
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.