A novel pathway for microbial metabolism of levodopa.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
Particular bacteria from the gut microbiota metabolize Levodopa (L-dopa), reducing bioavailability of the drug for treating Parkinson’s disease.
Medical subject headings
- Bacteria
- Levodopa
- Parkinson Disease