What specific compounds were analyzed in blood samples to determine plasma ET and S-ET concentrations?

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Topic
Blood samples were analyzed to measure the concentrations of ergothioneine (ET) and S-methyl ergothioneine (S-ET) in plasma.
Answer
The compounds analyzed were ergothioneine (ET) and S-methyl ergothioneine (S-ET).
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