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  1. Levodopa has a short plasma half-life, yet its long-duration response (LDR) can persist. In our study, LDR explained ~50% of the total levodopa effect, stayed stable for up to 10 years, was not linked to motor complications, and was associated with slower Parkinson’s disease progression.
    #Parkinson #Levodopa #Neurology #MovementDisorders #Research

  2. Like so many drugs Levodopa was found by looking at nature and analyizng the components of plants. Like Vicia faba, commonly known as the broad bean.

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicia_fa
    #Parkinsons #Levodopa