Detection and quantification of ergothioneine in human serum using surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS).

ABSTRACT: Ergothioneine (ERG) is a natural sulfur-containing amino acid found in many organisms, including humans. It accumulates at high concentrations in red blood cells and is distributed to various organs, including the brain. ERG has numerous health benefits and antioxidant capabilities, and it has been linked to various human physiological processes, such as anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and anti-aging effects. Accurate, rapid, and cost-effective quantification of ERG levels in human biofluids is crucial for understanding its role in oxidative stress-related diseases. Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) is an effective approach for measuring compounds at concentrations similar to those at which ERG is present in serum. However, while SERS has been used to characterize or detect ERG,

SUBMITTER: Fornasaro S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11731495 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature