Ergot vs Ergopeptine - What's the difference?
ergot | ergopeptine |
Any fungus in the genus Claviceps which are parasitic on grasses.
The sclerotium (wintering stage) of certain fungi in the genus Claviceps , appearing as a deformed grain in certain cereals and grasses infected by the fungi.
(organic compound) A peptide ergot alkaloid; any ergoline derivative that contains a tripeptide moiety, comprising proline and ?-hydroxy-?-amino acids, linked in a cyclol formation with the carboxyl carbon of proline.