Concept information
- Research, Technology, Methods
- heterocyclic compounds
- heterocyclic nitrogen compounds
- indoles
- indole alkaloids
- Research, Technology, Methods
- organic nitrogen compounds
- heterocyclic nitrogen compounds
- indoles
- indole alkaloids
Preferred term
ergot alkaloids
Type
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Chemical
Definition
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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.
Source: Medical Subject Headings
Type: Concept definition
Broader concept
Narrower concepts
Synonyms
- ergot derivatives
In other languages
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Spanish
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/19967
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