Article
Pharmacogenetics and levodopa induced motor complications
25 Oct 2018
Abstract excerpt
AIM: L-dopa remains the most effective symptomatic therapy for Parkinson's disease (PD) but unfortunately, its chronic use is often associated with motor complications. This review highlights the importance of pharmacogenetics in an individualised PD therapeutic approach. MATERIAL AND METHODS: review of the literature was done. RESULTS: PD patients show remarkable heterogeneity in their response to L-dopa and...
