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Title: Explain why L-DOPA is a standard therapy for Parkinson’s disease. Post by: nite_n_day on Aug 20, 2014 Explain why L-DOPA is a standard therapy for Parkinson’s disease.
Title: Re: Explain why L-DOPA is a standard therapy for Parkinson’s disease. Post by: ThePsychic on Aug 20, 2014 Parkinson’s disease results from degeneration of dopamine-secreting neurons to the neostriatum. L-DOPA is the precursor for dopamine and its administration results in the release of more dopamine in the brain of a patient with Parkinson’s disease. The latter can mediate some of the symptoms of the disease but may also result in motor difficulties involving involuntary movements/postures.
Title: Re: Explain why L-DOPA is a standard therapy for Parkinson’s disease. Post by: nite_n_day on Aug 27, 2014 Perfect!
Thanks for the assistance. Your answer was correct. Title: Re: Explain why L-DOPA is a standard therapy for Parkinson’s disease. Post by: ThePsychic on Aug 27, 2014 My pleasure. May the force be with you :p
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