An Overview of Methods for L-Dopa Extraction and Analytical Determination in Plant Matrices
L-dopa is a precursor of dopamine used as the most effective symptomatic drug treatment for Parkinson’s disease. Most of the L-dopa isolated is either synthesized chemically or from natural sources, but only some plants belonging to the Fabaceae family contain significant amounts of L-dopa. Due to i...
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MDPI AG
2022-08-01
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2297-8739/9/8/224 |