Term Name: | ergothioneine metabolic process |
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Synonyms: | (2S)-3-(2-mercapto-1H-imidazol-5-yl)-2-(trimethylazaniumyl)propanoate metabolic process, 2-mercaptoergothioneine trimethylbetaine metabolic process, 2-mercaptoergothioneine trimethylbetaine metabolism, ergothioneine metabolism |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways involving ergothioneine, a naturally occurring metabolite of histidine with antioxidant properties. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0052698] QuickGO AmiGO |