Levodopa
(L-DOPA)
is
a
drug
for
the
treatment
of
Parkinson's
disease
(PD).
Currently,
it
derives
from
chemical
synthesis
and
plants,
especially
Mucuna
Pruriens
(MP)
seeds.�
The
results
clinical
studies
found
using
L-DOPA-containing
MP
�for
PD
could
reduce
side
effects
more
than
synthetic
one
but
patients
must
take
powder
in
high
amounts
per
single
dose
which
may
cause
inconvenience.
Therefore,
extract
can
help
reduction
dose.
Unfortunately,
water
seeds
be
easily
degraded
physically
chemically;
physical
appearance
e.g.,
darkening
color,
melting,
or
solid
lump.
Moreover,
L-DOPA
content
was
commonly
observed.
necessary
to
develop
an
extraction
procedure
solve
these
problems.
This
study
aimed
modify
traditional
acidification
approach
obtain
higher
stable
by
comparing
efficiency
set
previously
studied
acid
solutions
(hydrochloric
acid,
citric
ascorbic
acid)
Phyllanthus
emblica
(PE),
has
antioxidant
also
useful
treating
as
well.
From
comparative
two
strains
seeds,
that
amount
levodopa
not
statistically
different.
While
sonication-assisted
method
improve
efficiency.
When
different
used
extraction,
PE
yielded
with
similar
hydrochloric
control
solution,
helps
maintain
quality
when
stored
under
accelerated
condition
12
months.
In
addition,
qualitative
analysis
chemicals
PEW
extracted
HPTLC
HPLC
techniques
revealed
did
interfere
PEW.
All
showed
beneficial
process
safe
natural
solvent.
obtained
starting
material
herbal
products.
ACS Measurement Science Au,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
3(2), С. 84 - 97
Опубликована: Фев. 3, 2023
L-DOPA
(levodopa)
is
a
therapeutic
agent
which
the
most
effective
medication
for
treating
Parkinson's
disease,
but
it
needs
dose
optimization,
and
therefore
its
analytical
determination
required.
Laboratory
instruments
can
be
routinely
used
to
measure
are
not
always
available
in
clinical
settings
traditional
research
laboratories,
they
also
have
slow
result
delivery
times
high
costs.
The
use
of
electroanalytical
sensing
overcomes
these
problems
providing
highly
sensitivity,
low-cost,
readily
portable
solution.
Consequently,
we
overview
reported
throughout
literature
summarizing
endeavors
toward
L-DOPA,
offer
insights
into
future
opportunities.
Molecules,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
28(13), С. 5239 - 5239
Опубликована: Июль 6, 2023
L-Dopa,
a
bioactive
compound
naturally
occurring
in
some
Leguminosae
plants,
is
the
most
effective
symptomatic
drug
treatment
for
Parkinson’s
disease.
During
disease
progression,
fluctuations
L-DOPA
plasma
levels
occur,
causing
motor
complications.
Sensing
devices
capable
of
rapidly
monitoring
would
allow
adjusting
L-Dopa
dosing,
improving
therapeutic
outcomes.
A
novel
amperometric
biosensor
detection
described,
based
on
tyrosinase
co-crosslinked
onto
graphene
oxide
layer
produced
through
electrodeposition.
Careful
optimization
enzyme
immobilization
procedure
permitted
to
improve
long-term
stability
while
substantially
shortening
and
simplifying
fabrication.
The
effectiveness
protocol
combined
with
enhanced
performances
electrodeposited
allowed
achieve
high
sensitivity,
wide
linear
range,
limit
0.84
μM,
suitable
within
its
window.
Interference
from
endogenous
compounds,
tested
at
concentrations
typically
found
drug-treated
patients,
was
not
significant.
Ascorbic
acid
exhibited
inhibitory
behavior
therefore
rejected
enzymatic
by
casting
an
outer
Nafion
membrane.
proposed
device
applied
human
plasma,
showing
good
recoveries.
Biosensors,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(1), С. 124 - 124
Опубликована: Янв. 11, 2023
Catecholamines-dopamine,
noradrenaline
and
adrenaline
are
important
biomarkers
of
neurotransmitter
metabolism,
indicating
neuroendocrine
tumors
neurodegenerative
diseases.
Surface-enhanced
Raman
spectroscopy
(SERS)
is
a
promising
analytical
technique
with
unprecedented
multiplexing
capabilities.
However,
not
all
analytes
exhibit
strong
SERS
signals
on
stable
robust
nanostructured
substrates.
In
this
work,
we
propose
novel
indicator
system
based
the
formation
mixed
ligand
complexes
bispidine-based
bis-azole
ligands
which
can
serve
as
pliers
to
trap
Cu(II)
ions
stabilize
its
catecholamines.
Four
synthesized
different
functional
groups:
carboxyl,
amino,
benzyl,
methoxybenzyl,
were
applied
for
forming
shift
maximum
absorbance
catecholamines
from
ultraviolet
region
570-600
nm.
A
new
band
in
visible
range
resonates
local
surface
plasmon
resonance
(LSPR)
metal
nanoparticles
most
used
laser
wavelengths.
This
match
allowed
use
Molecular
Immobilization
Resonant
Amplification
by
Complex-Loaded
Enhancers
(MIRRACLE)
methodology
measure
intense
silver-based
SERS-active
substrate.
The
plier-like
fixed
stabilized
catecholamine
sensor
surface,
facilitated
determination
dopamine
3.2
×
10-12-1
10-8
M
concentration
range.
Chemosensors,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
11(10), С. 523 - 523
Опубликована: Окт. 5, 2023
L-Dopa
is
an
intermediate
amino
acid
in
the
biosynthesis
of
endogenous
catecholamines,
such
as
dopamine.
It
currently
considered
to
be
optimal
dopaminergic
treatment
for
Parkinson’s
disease,
a
neurodegenerative
disorder
affecting
around
1%
population.
In
advanced
stage
complications
dyskinesia
and
psychosis
are
caused
by
fluctuations
plasma
drug
levels.
Real-time
monitoring
levels
would
advantageous
properly
adjusting
dosing,
thus
improving
therapeutic
efficacy.
Electrochemical
methods
have
advantages
easy-to-use
instrumentation,
fast
response
time,
high
sensitivity,
suitable
miniaturization,
enabling
fabrication
implantable
or
wearable
devices.
This
review
reports
on
research
papers
past
20
years
(2003–2023)
dealing
with
enzyme-based
biosensors
electrochemical
detection
biological
samples.
Specifically,
amperometric
voltammetric
biosensors,
whose
output
signal
measurable
current,
discussed.
The
approach
adopted
includes
initial
study
steps
required
assemble
devices,
i.e.,
electrode
modification
enzyme
immobilization.
Then,
all
issues
related
their
analytical
performance
terms
selectivity,
capability
analyze
real
samples
critically
paper
aims
provide
assessment
recent
developments
while
highlighting
limitations
poor
selectivity
long-term
stability,
laborious
time-consuming
protocol
that
needs
addressed
from
perspective
integrated
clinical
management
disease.
Journal of Chromatography Open,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
5, С. 100127 - 100127
Опубликована: Март 12, 2024
Faba
bean
is
an
emerging
pulse
crop
for
the
Canada
Prairies
and
becoming
increasingly
important
source
of
plant
sourced
protein.
It
also
has
a
high
content
levodopa
(up
to
0.1%
dry
seed
weight),
nutraceutical
compound
treating
Parkinson's
Disease
(PD).
The
presence
pyrimidine
glycosides,
vicine
convicine,
however,
restricts
use
faba
due
their
potential
cause
favism
in
susceptible
individuals.
For
rapid
separation
quantification
levodopa,
5-min
ultrahigh
performance
liquid
chromatography-electrospray
ionization
mass
spectrometry
method
(UHPLC-ESI
MS)
was
developed.
This
provided
wide
linear
range
(4.8
nM
60
µM
vicine,
6.0
24
convicine
levodopa),
low
limit
detection
(1.2
3.0
nM).
applied
analysis
diverse
samples,
from
dehulled
mature
coat,
fresh
tissues
such
as
flowers,
leaves,
stems,
roots
pods.
results
indicated
that
tissues,
leaves
had
highest
concentration
level
VC,
which
makes
them
alternative
plant-based
L-DOPA
with
food-based
treatment
Parkinsons
Disease.