Ergot Alkaloids

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.

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Tree Number(s): D03.132.327

MeSH Unique ID: D004876

Entry Terms:

• Alkaloids, Ergot
• Clavine Alkaloids
• Alkaloids, Clavine

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Heterocyclic Compounds
Alkaloids
Ergot Alkaloids
Ergolines
Cabergoline
Ergonovine +
Lisuride
Lysergic Acid +
Metergoline
Methysergide
Nicergoline
Pergolide
Ergotamines
Bromocriptine
Dihydroergocornine
Dihydroergocristine
Dihydroergocryptine
Dihydroergotamine
Dihydroergotoxine +
Ergotamine