Evidence map›Paper›PMID 40249478›Full record

SynthesisInflammopharmacology2025

The role of Ergothioneine in cognition and age-related neurodegenerative disease: a systematic review.

Nurfarah Hazwani Takhor, Chia Wei Phan

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Synthesis in Inflammopharmacology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed.

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  3. King Oyster Mushroom,Nutrients · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Nurfarah Hazwani TakhorDepartment of Pharmaceutical Life Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0002-9459-0293
Chia Wei PhanDepartment of Pharmaceutical Life Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. phancw@um.edu.my.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1373-1374

Funding

Nantong City International Science and Technology Cooperation Program BW2023002NeuRG, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Malaya FA/FA05/2024/11/574
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Ergothioneine (ET) is an under recognised diet-derived compound which has the potential to be a "longevity vitamin". It was found to be beneficial for cognitive function and age-related neurodegenerative disorder (ARND). Thus, this study was conducted to synthesise the existing evidence of ET's effects on cognition and ARND, emphasizing its potential as a micronutrient for healthy aging. This study also highlights the future prospects of the research regarding ET's effects on cognition and ARND that are suggested in existing literature. Three databases (Pubmed, Scopus, and Web of Science) were used to search for the studies that meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria. A total of 19 studies were included after screening in this review. The risk of bias of each study was assessed using the Office of Health Assessment and Translation (OHAT) risk of bias rating tool. All studies' characteristics and main findings were tabulated according to their type of study. Mechanisms of ET in improving cognitive function and preventing ARND were found to be through its antioxidative, anti-inflammatory and antisenescence properties. Its role in neurotransmission and neuroprotection also contributed to improving cognition and preventing ARND. In conclusion, ET is a potential compound to be explored as its role in cognition and ARND have been discovered through several studies.

Indexed as

AgingCognitionErgothioneineNeurodegenerative DiseasesAnimalsAntioxidantsHumansNeuroprotective AgentsAntioxidantsErgothioneineNeuroprotective AgentsAge-related neurodegenerative diseaseAntioxidantCellular senescenceCognitionErgothioneineMushroom

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PMID40249478

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