Dopa Decarboxylase [DOPA-dekarboxylasa]

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DOPA-dekarboxyláza

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Definition

One of the AROMATIC-L-AMINO-ACID DECARBOXYLASES, this enzyme is responsible for the conversion of DOPA to DOPAMINE. It is of clinical importance in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

DUI
D004296 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0006755
History note
91(80)63; was see under AROMATIC AMINO ACID DECARBOXYLASES 1980-90; was heading 1963-79
Public note
91,63-79; was see under AROMATIC AMINO ACID DECARBOXYLASES 1980-90; was heading 1963-79