A novel PET radioligand based on the antioxidant ergothioneine (ERGO) enables non-invasive imaging of neuroinflammation linked to neuropsychiatric disorders. The probe crosses the blood-brain barrier via the OCTN1 recept...
A research concept explores using ergothioneine, a rare amino acid with potent antioxidant properties, as a preventive approach for Alzheimer’s disease. The compound is proposed to cross the blood-brain barrier via the O...