Ammonization of the R- and S-Epimers of Ergot Alkaloids to Assess Detoxification Potential

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Detoxification of ergot-contaminated feed by ammonia would be a practical application, given that ammonia is routinely used in the agriculture industry. To assess the effects of ammonia on ergot alkaloids, natural ergot-contaminated wheat was ammoniated. The total concentration of ergot alkaloids (R- and S-epimers) decreased after exposure to ammonia (8-29%). Separately, the total R-epimers decreased in concentration (40-66%), whereas the total S-epimers increased (21-81%). Specific ergot alkaloids demonstrated degradation and/or epimerization after exposure to ammonia, potentially associated with structural differences, and influenced the total concentrations observed. Ammonization of ergot standards resulted in potential degradation products and epimerization, supporting the above results. The use of ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry provides an updated assessment of the detoxification potential of ammonia for ergot alkaloids and the quantification of the S-epimers. Ammonia alters the R- and S-epimers of ergot alkaloids, which may lead to a potential practical detoxification process of ergot-contaminated feed.

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Cherewyk, J. E., Grusie-Ogilvie, T. J., Parker, S. E., Blakley, B. R., & Al-Dissi, A. N. (2022). Ammonization of the R- and S-Epimers of Ergot Alkaloids to Assess Detoxification Potential. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 70(29), 8931–8941. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.2c01583

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