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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > organic compounds > alkaloids > indole alkaloids > ergot alkaloids
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > organic compounds > heterocyclic compounds > heterocyclic nitrogen compounds > indoles > indole alkaloids > ergot alkaloids
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > organic compounds > organic nitrogen compounds > heterocyclic nitrogen compounds > indoles > indole alkaloids > ergot alkaloids
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > nitrogen compounds > organic nitrogen compounds > heterocyclic nitrogen compounds > indoles > indole alkaloids > ergot alkaloids
Preferred Term:

ergot alkaloids

Definition:
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.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
indole alkaloids
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • ergot derivatives
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/19967
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