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dopa

A hydroxyphenylalanine carrying hydroxy substituents at positions 3 and 4 of the benzene ring.

ChEBI ID: 49168

Members (2)

MemberDefinitionRole
D-dopaThe D-enantiomer of dopa.D-dopa zwitterion; D-dopa
levodopaAn optically active form of dopa having L-configuration. Used to treat the stiffness, tremors, spasms, and poor muscle control of Parkinson's diseaseL-dopa zwitterion; L-dopa

Research

Studies (16,746)

TimeframeStudies, Drugs in This Class (%)All Drugs %
pre-19904,472 (26.70)18.7374
1990's3,133 (18.71)18.2507
2000's3,768 (22.50)29.6817
2010's3,952 (23.60)24.3611
2020's1,421 (8.49)2.80

Study Types

Publication TypeStudies, Drugs in This Class (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials1,900 (10.68%)5.53%
Reviews2,229 (12.53%)6.00%
Case Studies1,802 (10.13%)4.05%
Observational85 (0.48%)0.25%
Other11,776 (66.19%)84.16%