L-dopa

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L-dopa

Chemical, normally produced by the body, which is converted by an enzyme to dopamine in the brain. It is essential for integrated movement of individual muscle groups.

L-dopa is a left-handed isomer of an amino acid C₉H₁₁NO₂. As a treatment, it relieves the rigidity of Parkinson's disease in 60% of sufferers, but may have significant side effects, such as extreme mood changes, hallucinations, and uncontrolled writhing movements. It is often given in combination with other drugs to improve its effectiveness at lower doses.

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Carlsson, Arvid dopa Knowles, William S levodopa Parkinson's disease smart drug			The research team, which included Dr Tamara Shiner and Professor Ray Dolan, examined estimated pleasure of future events before and after the administration of a drug called L-DOPA which is known to enhance dopamine function in the brain and is commonly used to treat patients with Parkinson's disease. Role of Brain Chemical Dopamine in Human Life Choice Revealed by FARS News Agency They were then given L-DOPA or a placebo and asked to imagine holidaying in those destinations. Brain chemical helps people make decisions by Asian News International Researchers are investigating if the drug L-dopa, alongside physiotherapy and occupational therapy, can boost stroke patients' mobility and increase their chances of walking again. New hope for stroke patients by Birmingham Mail (England)			Kyrle, John Kyser, Kay Kyteler, Alice Kyushu Kyustendil Kyyiv Kyzyl Kyzyl-Kum L L'Amour, Louis L'Ancienne-Lorette L'Aquila L'Ecluse, Charles de L'Enfant, Pierre Charles L'Engle, Madeleine L'Epée, Charles Michel, Abbé de L'Epée L'Escurel, Jehannot de L'Esperance, Elise L'Estrange, Roger L'Héritier, Jean L'Homme armé L'Hôpital, Guillaume Francois Antoine L'Hôpital, Michel de l'istesso tempo L'Obel, Matthias de L-dopa L.H. Lœillet, Jean-Baptiste LA La Baie La Barbara, Joan La Basée, Battle of La Boétie, Etienne de La Borde, Jean Benjamin de La Bruyère, Jean de La Canada Flintridge La Ceiba La Chaussée, Pierre Claude Nivelle de La Chaux-de-Fonds La Condamine La Condamine, Charles Marie de La Cour, Paul La Crescenta - Montrose La Crosse La Farge, John La Farge, Oliver La Farina, Giuseppe La Fayette, Gilbert Motier de La Follette La Follette, Belle Case La Follette, Philip Fox			L-carnosine L-carnosine L-chain L-chain L-chain L-CHEAPO L-CL L-column L-commerce L-CPMET L-CSA L-Curve L-cystathionine L-cysteine L-cysteine L-cysteine L-cysteine hydrochloride L-cysteine hydrochloride L-cysteine hydrochloride L-cysteine hydrochloride monohydrate L-cysteine hydrochloride monohydrate L-cysteine hydrochloride monohydrate L-Cysteine Methyl Ester L-cystine L-cystine L-cystine L-D L-D converter L-D-TD L-deprenyl L-dopa L-driver L-drivers L-electron capture L-electron capture L-electron capture L-enantiomer L-enantiomer L-enantiomer L-FABP L-fields L-Fold Spin Projected Unrestricted Moeller-Plesset L-form L-form bacteria L-form bacteria L-form bacteria L-form bacteria L-fructose L-fructose L-fructose L-fructose L-fucopyranose L-fucose L-galactomethylose L-GLRT l-gluonolactone oxidase L-glutamate L-glutamate L-glutamate l-glutamate dehydrogenase L-Glutamate Diethyl Ester

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