Ergovaline
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| Formula | C29H35N5O5 | 
| Molar mass | 533.629 g·mol−1 | 
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Ergovaline is an ergopeptine and one of the ergot alkaloids. It is usually found in endophyte-infected species of grass like Tall fescue[1] or Perennial Ryegrass.[2] It is toxic to cattle feeding on infected grass, probably because it acts as a vasoconstrictor.[1][3]
See also
References
- ^ a b Browning R (2003). "Tall Fescue Endophyte Toxicosis in Beef Cattle: Clinical Mode of Action and Potential Mitigation through Cattle Genetics" (PDF). Beef Improvement Federation. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help)
- ^ Hovermale JT, Craig AM (July 2001). "Correlation of ergovaline and lolitrem B levels in endophyte-infected perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne)". Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation. 13 (4): 323–7. doi:10.1177/104063870101300407. PMID 11478604.
- ^ Schnitzius JM, Hill NS, Thompson CS, Craig AM (May 2001). "Semiquantitative determination of ergot alkaloids in seed, straw, and digesta samples using a competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay". Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation. 13 (3): 230–7. doi:10.1177/104063870101300307. PMID 11482600.
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