[The chemical-toxicological analysis of ergot alkaloids]. / Khimiko-toksikologicheskii analiz alkaloidov sporyn'i.

ABSTRACT

Russian and foreign literature dealing with this topic is reviewed. Brief descriptions of methods of examinations starting from color tests and up to high-pressure liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry are presented in a chronological order. Clinical and toxicological characteristics of some ergot alkaloids are described.