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Are low ergothioneine levels a risk factor for age-related macular degeneration and other ocular disorders?

2026-03-02 ophthalmology Title + abstract only
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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of irreversible vision loss in ageing populations, with oxidative stress recognised as a key pathogenic driver. The dietary antioxidant and cytoprotectant, L-ergothioneine (ET), is avidly accumulated in many tissues, especially the eye. However its relationship to AMD has not been investigated. Here, we examined ETs distribution in ocular tissue and assessed circulating and intraocular ET levels in patients with neovascular AMD. Compared...

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