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dopa

 

[ หˆdoสŠpษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biochemistry

Dopa, short for 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine, is an amino acid that is a precursor to several important neurotransmitters. It is especially known for its role in the synthesis of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that is crucial for regulating mood, behavior, and motor control. Dopa is often studied in the context of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's, where its supplementation can help improve symptoms caused by a deficiency in dopamine. Its administration is a common therapeutic strategy to manage Parkinson's disease and other clinical disorders linked to neurotransmitter imbalances.

Synonyms

3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine, L-DOPA, levodopa

Examples of usage

  • Dopa can increase dopamine levels in the brain.
  • Patients with Parkinson's often receive dopa as part of their treatment.
  • Research is ongoing to understand the effects of dopa supplementation.

Translations

Translations of the word "dopa" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dopa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅ‹เคชเคพเคฎเคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dopamin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dopamin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะฟะฐะผั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dopamina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‰ใƒผใƒ‘ใƒŸใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dopamine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dopamina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dopamin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„ํŒŒ๋ฏผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูˆุจุงู…ูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dopamin

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dopamรญn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคšๅทด่ƒบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dopamin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dรณpamรญn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะพะฟะฐะผะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒžแƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dopamin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dopamina

Etymology

The term 'dopa' derives from its chemical structure, referring to 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine. It was first identified in the 1910s, during the early investigations into the chemistry of amino acids and neurotransmitters. The recognition of DOPA's role in the biosynthesis of catecholamines like dopamine and epinephrine was critical in the field of biochemistry and neuropharmacology. With advancements in medical science, particularly in the mid-20th century, dopa became a cornerstone in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, changing the lives of countless patients. Its development into the medication levodopa in the 1960s was a significant milestone in treating neurological disorders, highlighting the link between neurochemistry and clinical therapy.