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PubChem Substance

Name:	Ergot Alkaloids
PubChem Substance ID:	168291
Description:	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.
Synonyms:	12126-57-7; Alkaloids, ergot; ERGOT ALKALOID; Ergot alkaloids; HSDB 1943