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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Published in:	Separations
Main Authors:	Carmen Tesoro, Filomena Lelario, Rosanna Ciriello, Giuliana Bianco, Angela Di Capua, Maria Assunta Acquavia
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Subjects:	levodopa plant matrices extraction review chromatographic methods
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2297-8739/9/8/224