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5-hydroxytryptophan and Parkinson Disease

5-hydroxytryptophan has been researched along with Parkinson Disease in 44 studies

5-Hydroxytryptophan: The immediate precursor in the biosynthesis of SEROTONIN from tryptophan. It is used as an antiepileptic and antidepressant.
5-hydroxytryptophan : A tryptophan derivative that is tryptophan substituted by a hydroxy group at position 5.

Parkinson Disease: A progressive, degenerative neurologic disease characterized by a TREMOR that is maximal at rest, retropulsion (i.e. a tendency to fall backwards), rigidity, stooped posture, slowness of voluntary movements, and a masklike facial expression. Pathologic features include loss of melanin containing neurons in the substantia nigra and other pigmented nuclei of the brainstem. LEWY BODIES are present in the substantia nigra and locus coeruleus but may also be found in a related condition (LEWY BODY DISEASE, DIFFUSE) characterized by dementia in combination with varying degrees of parkinsonism. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1059, pp1067-75)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"This study provides evidence that 5-HTP is safe and effective in improving sleep stability in PD, contributing to ameliorate patients' global sleep quality."7.11Preliminary finding of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of 5-hydroxytryptophan on REM sleep behavior disorder in Parkinson's disease. ( Cannas, A; Carta, M; Defazio, G; Figorilli, M; Meloni, M; Puligheddu, M; Sanna, F; Tamburrino, L, 2022)
"This study provides evidence that 5-HTP is safe and effective in improving sleep stability in PD, contributing to ameliorate patients' global sleep quality."3.11Preliminary finding of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of 5-hydroxytryptophan on REM sleep behavior disorder in Parkinson's disease. ( Cannas, A; Carta, M; Defazio, G; Figorilli, M; Meloni, M; Puligheddu, M; Sanna, F; Tamburrino, L, 2022)
"Demented patients with Parkinson's disease, particularly those with concurrent depression, had the lowest values of 5-HIAA."2.66The relationship of serotonin to depression in Parkinson's disease. ( Cote, LJ; Mayeux, R; Sano, M; Stern, Y; Williams, JB, 1988)
"We studied 6 patients with myoclonus elicited by flash stimulation (1-15 Hz)."1.29The pathophysiology and pharmacology of photic cortical reflex myoclonus. ( Artieda, J; Obeso, JA, 1993)
" Although directly related to daily dosage of levodopa, the myoclonus was specifically blocked by the serotonin antagonist, methysergide."1.25Levodopa-induced myoclonus. ( Bergen, D; Goetz, C; Klawans, HL, 1975)
"Levodopa-induced myoclonus may be related to intermittent increases of activity of serotonin in the brain and results from levodopa-induced dysregulation of serotonin activity."1.25Levodopa-induced myoclonus. ( Bergen, D; Goetz, C; Klawans, HL, 1975)
"Two cases of idiopathic orthostatic hypotension are reported, one associated with striato-nigral degeneration (case 1) and the other with Lewy body parkinsonism (case 2)."1.25Idiopathic orthostatic hypotension. Biochemical and pathologic observations in 2 cases. ( Forno, LS; Langston, JW; Schober, R, 1975)

Research

Studies (44)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-199033 (75.00)18.7374
1990's6 (13.64)18.2507
2000's2 (4.55)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's3 (6.82)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Meloni, M3
Puligheddu, M3
Carta, M3
Cannas, A3
Figorilli, M3
Defazio, G3
Sanna, F2
Farris, R1
Tronci, E1
Tamburrino, L1
Young, SN2
Gauthier, S2
Chouinard, G1
Anderson, GM1
Purdy, WC1
Birkmayer, W2
Riederer, P1
Youdim, MB1
Sternberg, EM1
Van Woert, MH2
Magnussen, I1
Baker, H1
Osterland, CK1
Tohgi, H1
Abe, T1
Takahashi, S1
Takahashi, J1
Hamato, H1
Artieda, J1
Obeso, JA1
Nakajima, T1
Iacono, RP1
Kuniyoshi, SM1
Ahlman, JR1
Zimmerman, GJ1
Maeda, G1
Pearlstein, RD1
Soares-da-Silva, P1
Parada, A1
Serrão, P1
Burkhard, P1
Dominici, P1
Borri-Voltattorni, C1
Jansonius, JN1
Malashkevich, VN1
Nagatsu, T1
Carlsson, A1
Bastard, J1
Truelle, JL1
Emile, J1
Klawans, HL3
Goetz, C1
Bergen, D1
Schober, R1
Langston, JW1
Forno, LS1
Joly, P1
Lampert, A1
Thomine, E1
Lauret, P1
Sandyk, R1
van Praag, HM2
Mayeux, R1
Stern, Y1
Sano, M1
Williams, JB1
Cote, LJ1
Uldry, PA1
Regli, F1
Carvey, PM1
Tanner, CM1
Goetz, CG2
Klein, P1
Lees, A1
Stern, G1
Chase, TN4
Hassler, R1
Saïd, G1
Goldstein, M1
Anagnoste, B1
Battista, AF1
Nakatani, S1
Ogawa, M1
Sano, I1
Taniguchi, K1
Ng, LK1
Watanabe, AM1
Benesová, O1
Presthus, J1
Teitel, S1
Brossi, A1
Cotzias, GC1
Papavasiliou, PS1
Gellene, R1
Aronson, RB1
Bell, EA1
Janzen, DH1
Casati, C1
Vogel, WH1
Bowers, MB1
Tyce, GM1
Muenter, MD1
Owen, CA1

Reviews

10 reviews available for 5-hydroxytryptophan and Parkinson Disease

ArticleYear
Amine precursor amino acid therapy: from neurochemical basis to clinical aspects.
    Neurochemical research, 1996, Volume: 21, Issue:2

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Amino Acids; Animals; Depressive Disorder; Droxidopa; Histidine; Humans; Levodo

1996
Monoamine precursors and analogues.
    Pharmacology & therapeutics. Part B: General & systematic pharmacology, 1975, Volume: 1, Issue:3

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Animals; Biogenic Amines; Dihydroxyphenylalanine; Dopamine beta-Hydroxylase; Dr

1975
Affective disorders and aggression disorders: evidence for a common biological mechanism.
    Suicide & life-threatening behavior, 1986,Summer, Volume: 16, Issue:2

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Aggression; Blood Platelets; Carrier Proteins; Celiac Disease; Depressive Disor

1986
[Indications for L-5-hydroxytryptophan in neurology].
    Revue medicale de la Suisse romande, 1987, Volume: 107, Issue:9

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Down Syndrome; Epilepsy; Humans; Migraine Disorders; Myoclonus; Pain; Parkinson

1987
Indoleamines in depression and suicide.
    Progress in brain research, 1986, Volume: 65

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Brain; Celiac Disease; Depression; Humans; Parkinson Disease; Serotonin; Suicid

1986
Serotonergic mechanisms and extrapyramidal function in man.
    Advances in neurology, 1974, Volume: 5

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Carbidopa; Cerebellar Diseases; Creutzfeldt-Jakob Syndrome; Down Syndrome; Extr

1974
[Review of current pharmacotherapy of Parkinsonism. Comprehensive review].
    Ceskoslovenska neurologie, 1973, Volume: 36, Issue:3

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Amantadine; Anticonvulsants; Apomorphine; Benztropine; Carboxy-Lyases; Chemical

1973
[Other trials with drug therapy in parkinsonism].
    Tidsskrift for den Norske laegeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny raekke, 1973, Oct-10, Volume: 93, Issue:28

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Amitriptyline; Animals; Dihydroxyphenylalanine; Disulfiram; Drug Evaluation; Dr

1973
Alkaloids in the mammalian system.
    Lloydia, 1974, Volume: 37, Issue:2

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Acetaldehyde; Alkaloids; Animals; Aporphines; Biogenic Amines; Catalysis; Cells

1974
[Parkinson's disease: current therapeutic aspects].
    La Clinica terapeutica, 1971, Jan-15, Volume: 56, Issue:1

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Aromatic Amino Acid Decarboxylase Inhibitors; Dihydroxyphenylalanine; Humans; M

1971

Trials

8 trials available for 5-hydroxytryptophan and Parkinson Disease

ArticleYear
Efficacy and safety of 5-hydroxytryptophan on depression and apathy in Parkinson's disease: a preliminary finding.
    European journal of neurology, 2020, Volume: 27, Issue:5

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Aged; Apathy; Cross-Over Studies; Depression; Double-Blind Method; Female; Huma

2020
Efficacy and safety of 5-Hydroxytryptophan on levodopa-induced motor complications in Parkinson's disease: A preliminary finding.
    Journal of the neurological sciences, 2020, Aug-15, Volume: 415

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Animals; Antiparkinson Agents; Cross-Over Studies; Dose-Response Relationship,

2020
Preliminary finding of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of 5-hydroxytryptophan on REM sleep behavior disorder in Parkinson's disease.
    Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung, 2022, Volume: 26, Issue:3

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Cross-Over Studies; Humans; Parkinson Disease; Polysomnography; REM Sleep Behav

2022
Development of a scleroderma-like illness during therapy with L-5-hydroxytryptophan and carbidopa.
    The New England journal of medicine, 1980, Oct-02, Volume: 303, Issue:14

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Carbidopa; Clinical Trials as Topic; Drug Therapy, Com

1980
[Effectiveness of 5 hydroxy-tryptophan in Parkinson's disease].
    La Nouvelle presse medicale, 1976, Sep-11, Volume: 5, Issue:29

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Aged; Antiparkinson Agents; Clinical Trials as Topic; Drug Therapy, Combination

1976
The relationship of serotonin to depression in Parkinson's disease.
    Movement disorders : official journal of the Movement Disorder Society, 1988, Volume: 3, Issue:3

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Aged; Clinical Trials as Topic; Dementia; Depressive Disorder; Female; Humans;

1988
Parkinson's disease. Modification by 5-hydroxytryptophan.
    Neurology, 1972, Volume: 22, Issue:5

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Adult; Aged; Brain; Carboxy-Lyases; Clinical Trials as Topic; Drug Synergism; E

1972
Parkinsonism and DOPA.
    Transactions of the Association of American Physicians, 1968, Volume: 81

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Clinical Trials as Topic; Dihydroxyphenylalanine; Dopamine; Humans; Male; Manga

1968

Other Studies

26 other studies available for 5-hydroxytryptophan and Parkinson Disease

ArticleYear
The effect of carbidopa and benserazide on human plasma 5-hydroxytryptophan levels.
    Journal of neural transmission, 1982, Volume: 53, Issue:1

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Adult; Benserazide; Carbidopa; Chlorpromazine; Dihydroxyphenylalanine; Humans;

1982
(-)Deprenyl in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
    Clinical neuropharmacology, 1982, Volume: 5, Issue:2

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Brain; Dopamine; Drug Synergism; Drug Therapy, Combination; Humans; Levodopa; L

1982
Concentrations of serotonin and its related substances in the cerebrospinal fluid of parkinsonian patients and their relations to the severity of symptoms.
    Neuroscience letters, 1993, Feb-05, Volume: 150, Issue:1

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Humans; Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid; Kynurenine; Middle Aged; Parkinson Disease; R

1993
The pathophysiology and pharmacology of photic cortical reflex myoclonus.
    Annals of neurology, 1993, Volume: 34, Issue:2

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Ataxia; Cerebral Cortex; Dopamine Agents; Electroencep

1993
Concentrations of indoleamine metabolic intermediates in the ventricular cerebrospinal fluid of advanced Parkinson's patients with severe postural instability and gait disorders.
    Journal of neural transmission (Vienna, Austria : 1996), 1997, Volume: 104, Issue:4-5

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Aged; Biogenic Amines; Cerebral Ventricles; Gait; Homovanillic Acid; Humans; Hy

1997
The O-methylated derivative of L-DOPA, 3-O-methyl-L-DOPA, fails to inhibit neuronal and non-neuronal aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase.
    Brain research, 2000, Apr-28, Volume: 863, Issue:1-2

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Animals; Aromatic-L-Amino-Acid Decarboxylases; Benserazide; Brain; Cells, Cultu

2000
Structural insight into Parkinson's disease treatment from drug-inhibited DOPA decarboxylase.
    Nature structural biology, 2001, Volume: 8, Issue:11

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Animals; Antiparkinson Agents; Aromatic Amino Acid Decarboxylase Inhibitors; Be

2001
[Tyrosine hydroxylase (author's transl)].
    Tanpakushitsu kakusan koso. Protein, nucleic acid, enzyme, 1976, Mar-01, Volume: 21, Issue:3

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Adrenal Glands; Brain; Catecholamines; Chemical Phenomena; Chemistry; Coenzymes

1976
Levodopa-induced myoclonus.
    Archives of neurology, 1975, Volume: 32, Issue:5

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Aged; Amantadine; Amphetamine; Animals; Benztropine; Dopamine Antagonists; Dose

1975
Idiopathic orthostatic hypotension. Biochemical and pathologic observations in 2 cases.
    European neurology, 1975, Volume: 13, Issue:3

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Aged; Amines; Brain Diseases; Female; Ganglia, Autonomic; Humans; Hydroxyindole

1975
Development of pseudobullous morphea and scleroderma-like illness during therapy with L-5-hydroxytryptophan and carbidopa.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1991, Volume: 25, Issue:2 Pt 1

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Aged; Carbidopa; Chronic Disease; Depression; Drug Therapy, Combination; Eosino

1991
Pineal melatonin functions and the depression of Parkinson's disease: a hypothesis.
    The International journal of neuroscience, 1990, Volume: 51, Issue:1-2

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Animals; Depression; Dopamine; Humans; Melatonin; Models, Neurological; Parkins

1990
Drug-induced myoclonus.
    Advances in neurology, 1986, Volume: 43

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Anesthetics; Animals; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Antidepressive Agents; Bismuth; Ca

1986
Consequences of chronic 5-hydroxy-tryptophan in parkinsonian instability of gait and balance and in other neurological disorders.
    Advances in neurology, 1987, Volume: 45

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Adult; Aged; Benserazide; Cerebellar Ataxia; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female;

1987
5-hydroxytryptophan in parkinsonism.
    Lancet (London, England), 1970, Nov-14, Volume: 2, Issue:7681

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Aged; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Parkinson Disease; Tremor

1970
Letter: Myoclonus, methysergide, and serotonin.
    Lancet (London, England), 1974, Jun-22, Volume: 1, Issue:7869

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Animals; Dihydroxyphenylalanine; Drug Antagonism; Guinea Pigs; Humans; Methyser

1974
[Experimental findings and new aspects in extrapyramidal diseases].
    Wiener Zeitschrift fur Nervenheilkunde und deren Grenzgebiete, 1966, Volume: 23, Issue:1

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Blood Pressure; Body Temperature Regulation; Chorea; Dihydroxyphenylalanine; Do

1966
[Correlations between chemical mediators (dopamine, serotonin, acetylcholine and gaba), muscular tone and rapidity of movement].
    Revue neurologique, 1972, Volume: 127, Issue:1

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Acetylcholine; Alkaloids; Aminobutyrates; Animals; Dihydroxyphenylalanine; Dopa

1972
[Dystonias].
    La Nouvelle presse medicale, 1972, Feb-19, Volume: 1, Issue:8

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Adolescent; Adult; Dihydroxyphenylalanine; Dystonia Musculorum Deformans; Extra

1972
Biochemical aspects of experimentally induced parkinsonism.
    Research publications - Association for Research in Nervous and Mental Disease, 1972, Volume: 50

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Amines; Amino Acids; Animals; Antiparkinson Agents; Apomorphine; Basal Ganglia;

1972
[L-5-hydroxytryptophan(L-5-HTP) therapy of Parkinson's disease. 2].
    Munchener medizinische Wochenschrift (1950), 1972, Oct-06, Volume: 114, Issue:40

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Adult; Aged; Depression; Dihydroxyphenylalanine; Female; Humans; Male; Middle A

1972
Medical and ecological considerations of L-dopa and 5-HTP in seeds.
    Nature, 1971, Jan-08, Volume: 229, Issue:5280

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Carboxy-Lyases; Colombia; Costa Rica; Dihydroxyphenylalanine; Ecology; Insecta;

1971
Non-enzymatic decarboxylation of dihydroxypheylalanine.
    Die Naturwissenschaften, 1969, Volume: 56, Issue:9

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Carbon Dioxide; Carbon Isotopes; Chemical Phenomena; Chemistry; Copper; Dihydro

1969
The effect of L-dopa on monoamine metabolites in Parkinson's disease.
    Experientia, 1970, Volume: 26, Issue:2

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Aged; Dihydroxyphenylalanine; Dopamine; Humans; Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid; Middl

1970
Metabolism of L-dihydroxyphenylalanine by patients with Parkinson's disease.
    Mayo Clinic proceedings, 1970, Volume: 45, Issue:9

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Adult; Aged; Dihydroxyphenylalanine; Dopa Decarboxylase; Dopamine; Female; Huma

1970
Cerebrospinal fluid monoamine metabolites and peripheral decarboxylase inhibitors in parkinsonism.
    Neurology, 1970, Volume: 20, Issue:12

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Adult; Aromatic Amino Acid Decarboxylase Inhibitors; Dihydroxyphenylalanine; Dr

1970