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Deuterium substitutions in the L-DOPA molecule improve its anti-akinetic potency without increasing dyskinesias

Malmlof, Torun ; Rylander, Daniella LU ; Alken, Rudolf-Giesbert ; Schneider, Frank ; Svensson, Torgny H. ; Cenci Nilsson, Angela LU orcid and Schilstrom, Bjorn (2010) In Experimental Neurology 225(2). p.408-415
Abstract
Treatment of Parkinson's disease is complicated by a high incidence of L-DOPA-induced dyskinesias (LID). Strategies to prevent the development of LID aim at providing more stable dopaminergic stimulation. We have previously shown that deuterium substitutions in the L-DOPA molecule (D3-L-DOPA) yield dopamine that appears more resistant to enzymatic breakdown. We here investigated the effects of D3-L-DOPA on motor performance and development of dyskinesias in a rodent model of Parkinson's disease. Through acute experiments, monitoring rotational behavior, dose effect curves were established for D3-L-DOPA and L-DOPA. The equipotent dose of D3-L-DOPA was estimated to be 60% of L-DOPA. Subsequently, animals were treated with either the... (More)
Treatment of Parkinson's disease is complicated by a high incidence of L-DOPA-induced dyskinesias (LID). Strategies to prevent the development of LID aim at providing more stable dopaminergic stimulation. We have previously shown that deuterium substitutions in the L-DOPA molecule (D3-L-DOPA) yield dopamine that appears more resistant to enzymatic breakdown. We here investigated the effects of D3-L-DOPA on motor performance and development of dyskinesias in a rodent model of Parkinson's disease. Through acute experiments, monitoring rotational behavior, dose effect curves were established for D3-L-DOPA and L-DOPA. The equipotent dose of D3-L-DOPA was estimated to be 60% of L-DOPA. Subsequently, animals were treated with either the equipotent dose of D3-L-DOPA (5 mg/kg), the equivalent dose of D3-L-DOPA (8 mg/kg), L-DOPA (8 mg/kg) or vehicle. The equivalent dose of D3-L-DOPA produced superior anti-akinetic effects compared to L-DOPA in the cylinder test (p<0.05), whereas the equipotent dose of D3-L-DOPA produced an anti-akinetic effect similar to L-DOPA. Dyskinesias developed to the same degree in the groups treated with equivalent doses of D3-L-DOPA and L-DOPA. The equipotent dose of D3-L-DOPA induced fewer dyskinesias than L-DOPA (p<0.05). In conclusion, our study provides evidence for improved potency and reduced side-effects of L-DOPA by deuterium substitutions in the molecule. These results are of clinical interest since the occurrence of LID is related to the total L-DOPA dose administered. D3-L-DOPA may thus represent a novel strategy to reduce the total dose requirement and yet achieve an effective control of parkinsonian symptoms. (C) 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. (Less)
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Pharmacokinetics, Enzyme, Rat, Behavior, 6-OHDA, Dyskinesia, Parkinson's disease, L-DOPA, Deuterium, Isotope
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Experimental Neurology
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225
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408 - 415
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Elsevier
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0014-4886
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10.1016/j.expneurol.2010.07.018
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English
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  author       = {{Malmlof, Torun and Rylander, Daniella and Alken, Rudolf-Giesbert and Schneider, Frank and Svensson, Torgny H. and Cenci Nilsson, Angela and Schilstrom, Bjorn}},
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  language     = {{eng}},
  number       = {{2}},
  pages        = {{408--415}},
  publisher    = {{Elsevier}},
  series       = {{Experimental Neurology}},
  title        = {{Deuterium substitutions in the L-DOPA molecule improve its anti-akinetic potency without increasing dyskinesias}},
  url          = {{http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.expneurol.2010.07.018}},
  doi          = {{10.1016/j.expneurol.2010.07.018}},
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