Basic Info

Common NameErgonovine(F04933)
2D Structure
Description

Ergonovine is only found in individuals that have used or taken this drug. It is an ergot alkaloid with uterine and vascular smooth muscle contractile properties. [PubChem] Ergonovine directly stimulates the uterine muscle to increase force and frequency of contractions. With usual doses, these contractions precede periods of relaxation; with larger doses, basal uterine tone is elevated and these relaxation periods will be decreased. Contraction of the uterine wall around bleeding vessels at the placental site produces hemostasis. Ergonovine also induces cervical contractions. The sensitivity of the uterus to the oxytocic effect is much greater toward the end of pregnancy. The oxytocic actions of ergonovine are greater than its vascular effects. Ergonovine, like other ergot alkaloids, produces arterial vasoconstriction by stimulation of alpha-adrenergic and serotonin receptors and inhibition of endothelial-derived relaxation factor release. It is a less potent vasoconstrictor than ergotamine. As a diagnostic aid (coronary vasospasm), ergonovine causes vasoconstriction of coronary arteries.

FRCD IDF04933
CAS Number60-79-7
PubChem CID443884
FormulaC19H23N3O2
IUPAC Name

(6aR,9R)-N-[(2S)-1-hydroxypropan-2-yl]-7-methyl-6,6a,8,9-tetrahydro-4H-indolo[4,3-fg]quinoline-9-carboxamide

InChI Key

WVVSZNPYNCNODU-XTQGRXLLSA-N

InChI

InChI=1S/C19H23N3O2/c1-11(10-23)21-19(24)13-6-15-14-4-3-5-16-18(14)12(8-20-16)7-17(15)22(2)9-13/h3-6,8,11,13,17,20,23H,7,9-10H2,1-2H3,(H,21,24)/t11-,13+,17+/m0/s1

Canonical SMILES

CC(CO)NC(=O)C1CN(C2CC3=CNC4=CC=CC(=C34)C2=C1)C

Isomeric SMILES

C[C@@H](CO)NC(=O)[C@H]1CN([C@@H]2CC3=CNC4=CC=CC(=C34)C2=C1)C

WikipediaErgonovine
Synonyms
        
            Ergometrinum
        
            ERGONOVINE
        
            Ergometrine
        
            Ergobasine
        
            Ergotocine
        
            Ergometrin
        
            Margonovine
        
            Ergometrina
        
            Ergostetrine
        
            Ergotrate
        
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                    Fungal Toxin
                  

                
        
Update DateNov 13, 2018 17:07

Chemical Taxonomy

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassAlkaloids and derivatives
ClassErgoline and derivatives
SubclassLysergic acids and derivatives
Intermediate Tree NodesNot available
Direct ParentLysergamides
Alternative Parents
Molecular FrameworkAromatic heteropolycyclic compounds
SubstituentsLysergic acid amide - Indoloquinoline - Benzoquinoline - Pyrroloquinoline - Quinoline-3-carboxamide - Quinoline - 3-alkylindole - Indole - Indole or derivatives - Isoindole or derivatives - Aralkylamine - Benzenoid - Heteroaromatic compound - Pyrrole - Tertiary aliphatic amine - Tertiary amine - Secondary carboxylic acid amide - Carboxamide group - Amino acid or derivatives - Azacycle - Organoheterocyclic compound - Carboxylic acid derivative - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organopnictogen compound - Organic oxygen compound - Amine - Alcohol - Organonitrogen compound - Organooxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Organic nitrogen compound - Primary alcohol - Organic oxide - Aromatic heteropolycyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as lysergamides. These are amides of Lysergic acids.

Properties

Property NameProperty Value
Molecular Weight325.412
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count3
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count3
Rotatable Bond Count3
Complexity535
Monoisotopic Mass325.179
Exact Mass325.179
XLogP1.8
Formal Charge0
Heavy Atom Count24
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count3
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Isotope Atom Count0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1

ADMET

Model Result Probability
Absorption
Blood-Brain BarrierBBB+0.6971
Human Intestinal AbsorptionHIA+0.9967
Caco-2 PermeabilityCaco2-0.8957
P-glycoprotein SubstrateSubstrate0.8385
P-glycoprotein InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.8782
Non-inhibitor0.8382
Renal Organic Cation TransporterNon-inhibitor0.7295
Distribution
Subcellular localizationMitochondria0.5333
Metabolism
CYP450 2C9 SubstrateNon-substrate0.8097
CYP450 2D6 SubstrateNon-substrate0.9115
CYP450 3A4 SubstrateSubstrate0.6814
CYP450 1A2 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.7284
CYP450 2C9 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9116
CYP450 2D6 InhibitorInhibitor0.8931
CYP450 2C19 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9026
CYP450 3A4 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9228
CYP Inhibitory PromiscuityLow CYP Inhibitory Promiscuity0.9236
Excretion
Toxicity
Human Ether-a-go-go-Related Gene InhibitionWeak inhibitor0.9540
Inhibitor0.5624
AMES ToxicityNon AMES toxic0.5743
CarcinogensNon-carcinogens0.9353
Fish ToxicityHigh FHMT0.9684
Tetrahymena Pyriformis ToxicityHigh TPT0.8696
Honey Bee ToxicityLow HBT0.7077
BiodegradationNot ready biodegradable0.8714
Acute Oral ToxicityII0.6619
Carcinogenicity (Three-class)Non-required0.6595

Model Value Unit
Absorption
Aqueous solubility-2.2641LogS
Caco-2 Permeability0.7084LogPapp, cm/s
Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion
Toxicity
Rat Acute Toxicity3.3967LD50, mol/kg
Fish Toxicity1.3828pLC50, mg/L
Tetrahymena Pyriformis Toxicity0.2642pIGC50, ug/L

References

TitleJournalDatePubmed ID
Detection of Total Ergot Alkaloids in Cereal Flour and in Bread by a Generic Enzyme Immunoassay Method.J AOAC Int2018 May 128964275
Localization of ergot alkaloids in sclerotia of Claviceps purpurea by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging.Anal Bioanal Chem2017 Feb27873003
Toxic effects, metabolism, and carry-over of ergot alkaloids in laying hens, with a special focus on changes of the alkaloid isomeric ratio in feed caused by hydrothermal treatment.Mycotoxin Res2016 Feb26809637
Ergot alkaloids in feed for Pekin ducks: toxic effects, metabolism and carry over into edible tissues.Toxins (Basel)2015 Jun 226043275
Uterotonic drug quality: an assessment of the potency of injectable uterotonicdrugs purchased by simulated clients in three districts in Ghana.BMJ Open2012 May 322556159
Constriction of bovine vasculature caused by endophyte-infected tall fescue seed extract is similar to pure ergovaline.J Anim Sci2012 May22147482
Permeability of ergot alkaloids across the blood-brain barrier in vitro andinfluence on the barrier integrity.Mol Nutr Food Res2012 Mar22147614
Effect of ergot alkaloids on contractility of bovine right ruminal artery and vein.J Anim Sci2011 Sep21512122
Indole-diterpenes and ergot alkaloids in Cynodon dactylon (Bermuda grass) infected with Claviceps cynodontis from an outbreak of tremors in cattle.J Agric Food Chem2009 Dec 919891432
Ergot alkaloids in rye flour determined by solid-phase cation-exchange andhigh-pressure liquid chromatography with fluorescence detection.Food Addit Contam Part A Chem Anal Control Expo Risk Assess2008Mar18311624
Effects of the ergot alkaloids dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, and ergotamine ongrowth of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in vitro.Foodborne Pathog Dis2008 Oct18681792
Determination of ergot alkaloids: purity and stability assessment of standardsand optimization of extraction conditions for cereal samples.J AOAC Int2008 Nov-Dec19202797
Simultaneous determination of six major ergot alkaloids and their epimers incereals and foodstuffs by LC-MS-MS.Anal Bioanal Chem2008 May18415090
Determination of ergot alkaloids in feed by HPLC.Mycotoxin Res2008 Jun23604683
Electrospray[+] tandem quadrupole mass spectrometry in the elucidation of ergot alkaloids chromatographed by HPLC: screening of grass or forage samples for novel toxic compounds.J Mass Spectrom2005 Nov16278935
Semiquantitative determination of ergot alkaloids in seed, straw, and digesta samples using a competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.J Vet Diagn Invest2001 May11482600
Ergotism and photosensitization in swine produced by the combined ingestion ofClaviceps purpurea sclerotia and Ammi majus seeds.J Vet Diagn Invest1997 Jan9087928
The effect of alkaloids and seed extracts of endophyte-infected tall fescue onprolactin secretion in an in vitro rat pituitary perfusion system.J Anim Sci1992 Sep1399895
Physiological responses in rats fed extracts of endophyte-free and endophyte-infected tall fescue seed relative to some known ergot alkaloids.Drug Chem Toxicol1989 Jun2598831
Toxic effects of cyclopiazonic acid in the early phase of pregnancy in mice.Res Commun Chem Pathol Pharmacol1987 Mar3575873

Targets

General Function:
Serotonin receptor activity
Specific Function:
G-protein coupled receptor for 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin). Also functions as a receptor for various ergot alkaloid derivatives and psychoactive substances. Ligand binding causes a conformation change that triggers signaling via guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) and modulates the activity of down-stream effectors. Beta-arrestin family members inhibit signaling via G proteins and mediate activation of alternative signaling pathways. Signaling activates a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system that modulates the activity of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase and down-stream signaling cascades and promotes the release of Ca(2+) ions from intracellular stores. Plays a role in the regulation of dopamine and 5-hydroxytryptamine release, 5-hydroxytryptamine uptake and in the regulation of extracellular dopamine and 5-hydroxytryptamine levels, and thereby affects neural activity. May play a role in the perception of pain. Plays a role in the regulation of behavior, including impulsive behavior. Required for normal proliferation of embryonic cardiac myocytes and normal heart development. Protects cardiomyocytes against apoptosis. Plays a role in the adaptation of pulmonary arteries to chronic hypoxia. Plays a role in vasoconstriction. Required for normal osteoblast function and proliferation, and for maintaining normal bone density. Required for normal proliferation of the interstitial cells of Cajal in the intestine.
Gene Name:
HTR2B
Uniprot ID:
P41595
Molecular Weight:
54297.41 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Ergometrine acts as an agonist at 5-HT2 receptors, causing direct stimulation of the uterine smooth musculature, resulting in increased muscular tone and an enhancement of the rate and force of rhythmical contractions.
References
  1. Schiff PL: Ergot and its alkaloids. Am J Pharm Educ. 2006 Oct 15;70(5):98. [17149427 ]
General Function:
Protein heterodimerization activity
Specific Function:
This alpha-adrenergic receptor mediates its action by association with G proteins that activate a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system. Its effect is mediated by G(q) and G(11) proteins. Nuclear ADRA1A-ADRA1B heterooligomers regulate phenylephrine(PE)-stimulated ERK signaling in cardiac myocytes.
Gene Name:
ADRA1A
Uniprot ID:
P35348
Molecular Weight:
51486.005 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Ergometrine is partitally agonistic of alpha-adrenergic receptors.
References
  1. Schiff PL: Ergot and its alkaloids. Am J Pharm Educ. 2006 Oct 15;70(5):98. [17149427 ]
General Function:
Protein heterodimerization activity
Specific Function:
This alpha-adrenergic receptor mediates its action by association with G proteins that activate a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system. Its effect is mediated by G(q) and G(11) proteins. Nuclear ADRA1A-ADRA1B heterooligomers regulate phenylephrine (PE)-stimulated ERK signaling in cardiac myocytes.
Gene Name:
ADRA1B
Uniprot ID:
P35368
Molecular Weight:
56835.375 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Ergometrine is partitally agonistic of alpha-adrenergic receptors.
References
  1. Schiff PL: Ergot and its alkaloids. Am J Pharm Educ. 2006 Oct 15;70(5):98. [17149427 ]
General Function:
Alpha1-adrenergic receptor activity
Specific Function:
This alpha-adrenergic receptor mediates its effect through the influx of extracellular calcium.
Gene Name:
ADRA1D
Uniprot ID:
P25100
Molecular Weight:
60462.205 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Ergometrine is partitally agonistic of alpha-adrenergic receptors.
References
  1. Schiff PL: Ergot and its alkaloids. Am J Pharm Educ. 2006 Oct 15;70(5):98. [17149427 ]
General Function:
Thioesterase binding
Specific Function:
Alpha-2 adrenergic receptors mediate the catecholamine-induced inhibition of adenylate cyclase through the action of G proteins. The rank order of potency for agonists of this receptor is oxymetazoline > clonidine > epinephrine > norepinephrine > phenylephrine > dopamine > p-synephrine > p-tyramine > serotonin = p-octopamine. For antagonists, the rank order is yohimbine > phentolamine = mianserine > chlorpromazine = spiperone = prazosin > propanolol > alprenolol = pindolol.
Gene Name:
ADRA2A
Uniprot ID:
P08913
Molecular Weight:
48956.275 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Ergometrine is partitally agonistic of alpha-adrenergic receptors.
References
  1. Schiff PL: Ergot and its alkaloids. Am J Pharm Educ. 2006 Oct 15;70(5):98. [17149427 ]
General Function:
Epinephrine binding
Specific Function:
Alpha-2 adrenergic receptors mediate the catecholamine-induced inhibition of adenylate cyclase through the action of G proteins. The rank order of potency for agonists of this receptor is clonidine > norepinephrine > epinephrine = oxymetazoline > dopamine > p-tyramine = phenylephrine > serotonin > p-synephrine / p-octopamine. For antagonists, the rank order is yohimbine > chlorpromazine > phentolamine > mianserine > spiperone > prazosin > alprenolol > propanolol > pindolol.
Gene Name:
ADRA2B
Uniprot ID:
P18089
Molecular Weight:
49565.8 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Ergometrine is partitally agonistic of alpha-adrenergic receptors.
References
  1. Schiff PL: Ergot and its alkaloids. Am J Pharm Educ. 2006 Oct 15;70(5):98. [17149427 ]
General Function:
Protein homodimerization activity
Specific Function:
Alpha-2 adrenergic receptors mediate the catecholamine-induced inhibition of adenylate cyclase through the action of G proteins.
Gene Name:
ADRA2C
Uniprot ID:
P18825
Molecular Weight:
49521.585 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Ergometrine is partitally agonistic of alpha-adrenergic receptors.
References
  1. Schiff PL: Ergot and its alkaloids. Am J Pharm Educ. 2006 Oct 15;70(5):98. [17149427 ]
General Function:
Potassium channel regulator activity
Specific Function:
Dopamine receptor whose activity is mediated by G proteins which inhibit adenylyl cyclase.
Gene Name:
DRD2
Uniprot ID:
P14416
Molecular Weight:
50618.91 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Ergometrine acts as an agonist at the D2 dopamine receptor, inhibiting cyclic AMP production.
References
  1. Larson BT, Harmon DL, Piper EL, Griffis LM, Bush LP: Alkaloid binding and activation of D2 dopamine receptors in cell culture. J Anim Sci. 1999 Apr;77(4):942-7. [10328360 ]
General Function:
Virus receptor activity
Specific Function:
G-protein coupled receptor for 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin). Also functions as a receptor for various drugs and psychoactive substances, including mescaline, psilocybin, 1-(2,5-dimethoxy-4-iodophenyl)-2-aminopropane (DOI) and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Ligand binding causes a conformation change that triggers signaling via guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) and modulates the activity of down-stream effectors. Beta-arrestin family members inhibit signaling via G proteins and mediate activation of alternative signaling pathways. Signaling activates phospholipase C and a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system that modulates the activity of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase and promotes the release of Ca(2+) ions from intracellular stores. Affects neural activity, perception, cognition and mood. Plays a role in the regulation of behavior, including responses to anxiogenic situations and psychoactive substances. Plays a role in intestinal smooth muscle contraction, and may play a role in arterial vasoconstriction.(Microbial infection) Acts as a receptor for human JC polyomavirus/JCPyV.
Gene Name:
HTR2A
Uniprot ID:
P28223
Molecular Weight:
52602.58 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Ergometrine acts as an agonist at 5-HT2 receptors, causing direct stimulation of the uterine smooth musculature, resulting in increased muscular tone and an enhancement of the rate and force of rhythmical contractions.
References
  1. Schiff PL: Ergot and its alkaloids. Am J Pharm Educ. 2006 Oct 15;70(5):98. [17149427 ]
General Function:
Serotonin receptor activity
Specific Function:
G-protein coupled receptor for 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin). Also functions as a receptor for various drugs and psychoactive substances, including ergot alkaloid derivatives, 1-2,5,-dimethoxy-4-iodophenyl-2-aminopropane (DOI) and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Ligand binding causes a conformation change that triggers signaling via guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) and modulates the activity of down-stream effectors. Beta-arrestin family members inhibit signaling via G proteins and mediate activation of alternative signaling pathways. Signaling activates a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system that modulates the activity of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase and down-stream signaling cascades and promotes the release of Ca(2+) ions from intracellular stores. Regulates neuronal activity via the activation of short transient receptor potential calcium channels in the brain, and thereby modulates the activation of pro-opiomelacortin neurons and the release of CRH that then regulates the release of corticosterone. Plays a role in the regulation of appetite and eating behavior, responses to anxiogenic stimuli and stress. Plays a role in insulin sensitivity and glucose homeostasis.
Gene Name:
HTR2C
Uniprot ID:
P28335
Molecular Weight:
51820.705 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Ergometrine acts as an agonist at 5-HT2 receptors, causing direct stimulation of the uterine smooth musculature, resulting in increased muscular tone and an enhancement of the rate and force of rhythmical contractions.
References
  1. Schiff PL: Ergot and its alkaloids. Am J Pharm Educ. 2006 Oct 15;70(5):98. [17149427 ]