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Ergot Alkaloids

Medical 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.
Ergot Alkaloids Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Ergolines - A series of structurally-related alkaloids that contain the ergoline backbone structure.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Ergotamines - A series of structurally-related alkaloids containing the ergotaman backbone structure.

Ergot Alkaloids Medical Definitions and Terms

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