Claviceps purpurea (Fries : Fries) Tulasne – Strain FLRM E2/72
Description:
Claviceps purpurea is the classical ergot fungus of rye and related grasses, historically significant for its production of ergot alkaloids. The FLRM E2/72 strain (ATCC 15383) is a documented producer of ergotamine, one of the most pharmaceutically relevant ergot alkaloids.
Available Strain:
1 × FLRM E2/72 (ATCC 15383)
Package Includes:
• 1 × Verified culture on 100 mm CellTreat Grip ring petri dish. Usually on YpSs medium.
• 1 × Slant for medium-term refrigerated storage.
Backup Guarantee: Valid for 2 years. Buyer may request 1 replacement slant in case of culture loss (nominal processing + shipping fee).
Alkaloid Production:
• Produces ergotamine, a clinically important ergot alkaloid.
• Key reference: U.S. Patent 3,276,972 describes its biosynthetic profile.
Applications:
• Lab and Biotech: Genetic and metabolic research on ergotamine biosynthesis.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Reference strain for ergotamine production, pathway engineering, and strain comparison.
• Historical significance: FLRM E2/72 was part of early 20th-century alkaloid studies and remains a benchmark culture.
🧫 Culturing Information
• Media: YpSs (Yeast extract–peptone–sucrose medium).
• Colonization temps: 24–26 °C.
• Growth characteristics: Produces dark pigmented mycelium and sclerotial structures under appropriate conditions.
Storage:
• Refrigerated slants at 4–8 °C: stable 12–36 months.
• Long-term: cryopreservation or lyophilization recommended.
Disclaimer:
For research and educational use only.
Not registered as a commercial production strain.
End users are responsible for ensuring compliance with local regulations.
Claviceps Culture Disclaimer
Claviceps species (e.g., Claviceps purpurea) are filamentous fungi known for producing alkaloids such as ergotamine and related compounds. These alkaloids are pharmacologically active and, in some cases, toxic. Because of this, Claviceps cultures must be handled with extreme care and only by qualified individuals in properly equipped laboratory facilities.
By requesting, purchasing, or working with Claviceps cultures, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
• Research Use Only - These cultures are provided strictly for legitimate research, educational, and strain-improvement purposes. They are not intended for human, veterinary, agricultural, or food use.
• Safety Requirements - Handling Claviceps requires biosafety-level procedures appropriate for toxin-producing fungi. Cultures must only be maintained in facilities with proper containment, protective equipment, and waste disposal practices.
• Legal Compliance - You are solely responsible for ensuring that possession, transport, or research with Claviceps cultures complies with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations.
• No Liability - The provider assumes no responsibility or liability for misuse, improper handling, or consequences arising from possession or experimentation with Claviceps cultures. By acquiring cultures, you accept full responsibility for their safe and lawful use.
• Restricted Applications - These cultures must not be used for direct production of controlled substances, pharmaceuticals, or agricultural infection experiments outside of approved institutional research protocols.