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ergothioneine a sulfur-containing base, present in significant quantities in the semen of the boar and the stallion, which is thought to protect spermatozoa against oxidizing agents. In other species this role is played by ascorbic acid. |
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| OXIS presently holds the rights to 4 therapeutic classes of compounds in the treatment of oxidative stress, and has focused commercialization programs in clinical cardiovascular markers, including MPO (myeloperoxidase) and GPx (glutathione peroxidase), as well as the super potent antioxidant, Ergothioneine, that is planned to be introduced as an over-the-counter nutraceutical supplement. OXIS presently holds the rights to three therapeutic classes of compounds in the treatment of oxidative stress, and has focused commercialization programs in clinical cardiovascular markers, including MPO (myeloperoxidase) and GPx (glutathione peroxidase), as well as the super potent antioxidant, Ergothioneine, that is planned to be introduced as an over-the-counter nutraceutical supplement. University of Cologne Study Reveals Association between L-Ergothioneine, Unique Human Ergothioneine Transport System, and Chronic Inflammation |
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