2,6-DICHLOROPYRIDINE-4-CARBOTHIOAMIDE CAS#175204-46-3

For the significant and unique biological function of ergothioneine, scholars from various countries have started to research on its application for a long time, and although there is still a need for further depth, it is a good inspiration for its application in various fields. Ergothioneine has a wide range of applications and market prospects in the fields of organ transplantation, cell preservation, medicine, food and beverage, functional food, animal feed, cosmetics and biotechnology.

Used as a unique antioxidant

Ergothioneine is a highly protective, non-toxic, natural antioxidant for cells that is not easily oxidized in water, which allows them to reach concentrations of mmol in certain tissues and stimulate the natural antioxidant defense system of cells. Among the many antioxidants, ergothioneine is particularly unique because of its ability to chelate heavy metal ions, which can save the body’s red blood cells from free radical damage.

Use in organ transplantation

The amount and duration of preservation of available tissue is decisive for the success of organ transplantation. The most used antioxidant for organ transplantation is glutathione, which is highly susceptible to oxidation when exposed to the environment, and its antioxidant capacity is greatly reduced even in refrigerated or liquid environments, which is toxic to cells and produces inflammation and induces hydrolysis of tissue proteins. Ergothioneine, on the other hand, is an antioxidant that is stable in aqueous solution and can chelate heavy metal ions, and can be used as a substitute for glutathione in the field of organ protection to achieve better protection of transplanted organs.

Adding to cosmetics as a skin protector

UVA from sunlight can penetrate into the dermis of human skin and affect the growth of epidermal cells, making the surface cells die and causing premature aging of skin, while UVB can easily lead to skin cancer. Ergothioneine can minimize the formation of reactive oxygen species and protect cells from radiation damage, so ergothioneine can be added to some cosmetics as a skin protective agent for the development of outdoor skin care products and protective cosmetics.

Ophthalmic applications

In recent years, it has been found that ergothioneine plays a key role in the protection of the eye, so many researchers hope to develop an ophthalmic product that will facilitate the development of ophthalmic treatment procedures. Ophthalmic surgery is generally performed topically, and the water solubility and stability of ergothioneine offer the feasibility of performing such procedures with great application.

Applications in other areas

Due to its excellent properties, ergothioneine can be applied to many fields. For example, it is used in the pharmaceutical field, food field, health care field, cosmetics field, etc. In the field of medicine, it can be used to treat inflammation, etc., and can be made into tablets, capsules, oral preparations, etc. In the field of health care products, it can prevent the occurrence of cancer, etc., and can be made into functional foods, functional drinks, etc. In the field of cosmetics, it can be used for anti-aging, and can be made into sunscreen, etc.
With the increase of people’s health care awareness, ergothioneine’s excellent properties as a natural antioxidant will slowly be widely recognized and applied.