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World J Pharmacol. Mar 9, 2015; 4(1): 117-143
Published online Mar 9, 2015. doi: 10.5497/wjp.v4.i1.117
Published online Mar 9, 2015. doi: 10.5497/wjp.v4.i1.117
Figure 1 Site of action of antiparkinsonian drugs.
DA: Dopamine; DOPAC: Dihydroxyphenylacetic acid; MAO-B: Monoamine oxidase-B; L-dopa: Levodopa; COMT: Catechol-O-methyltransferase.
Figure 2 Drugs used to treat Parkinson’s disease.
L-dopa: Levodopa; PD: Parkinson’s disease; MAO-B: Monoamine oxidase type B; COMT: Catechol-O-methyltransferase.
- Citation: Abdel-Salam OM. Drug therapy for Parkinson’s disease: An update. World J Pharmacol 2015; 4(1): 117-143
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3192/full/v4/i1/117.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5497/wjp.v4.i1.117