L-DOPS has been administered for clinical trial studies in mice with amyloid pathology.
Biochem/physiol Actions
L-DOPS is a norepinephrine precursor in vivo.
Features and Benefits
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General description
L-DOPS, also called L-threo 3,4-Dihydroxyphenylserine or droxidopa is a catecholamine. L-DOPS has many clinical advantages and may be useful for treating norepinephrine deficiency. It is used for treating neurogenic orthostatic hypotension and improves norepinephrine levels. L-DOPS mediates reduction of amyloid plaques and could have a therapeutic potential for treating amyloid pathology.