ergothioneine catabolic process
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of ergothioneine, a naturally occurring metabolite of histidine with antioxidant properties.
GO:0000098
sulfur amino acid catabolic process
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GO:0006579
amino-acid betaine catabolic process
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GO:0052702
modified histidine catabolic process
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(2S)-3-(2-mercapto-1H-imidazol-5-yl)-2-(trimethylazaniumyl)propanoate catabolic process
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2-mercaptoergothioneine trimethylbetaine breakdown
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2-mercaptoergothioneine trimethylbetaine catabolic process
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2-mercaptoergothioneine trimethylbetaine catabolism
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2-mercaptoergothioneine trimethylbetaine degradation
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ergothioneine breakdown
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ergothioneine catabolism
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ergothioneine degradation
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