Ergothioneine Alleviated the Apoptosis of HK Cells by Regulating Ferroptosis.
INTRODUCTION/OBJECTIVE Ergothioneine (EGT) is a naturally occurring antioxidant with protective effects on various human cell types. The impact of this substance on HK-2 cells, a human renal proximal tubular epithelial cell line, and the associated molecular mechanisms remain incompletely elucidated. METHODS The pres...