Ergot Alkaloids
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Alkaloids originally isolated from the ergot fungus Claviceps purpurea (Hypocreaceae). They include compounds that are structurally related to ergoline (ERGOLINES) and ERGOTAMINE (ERGOTAMINES). Many of the ergot alkaloids act as alpha-adrenergic antagonists. |
Ergot Alkaloids Categories.
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Ergolines - A series of structurally-related alkaloids that contain the ergoline backbone structure. |
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Ergotamines - A series of structurally-related alkaloids containing the ergotaman backbone structure. |
Ergot Alkaloids Definitions and Terms
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