The potentiation of the anti akinetic effect after L-Dopa treatment by an inhibitor of Mao-B, deprenil

@article{Birkmayer2005ThePO,
  title={The potentiation of the anti akinetic effect after L-Dopa treatment by an inhibitor of Mao-B, deprenil},
  author={Walther Birkmayer and Peter Franz Riederer and Moussa B. H. Youdim and W. Linauer},
  journal={Journal of Neural Transmission},
  year={2005},
  volume={36},
  pages={303-326}
}
The potentiation of the ami akinetic effect after L-Dopa treatment by an inhibitor of monoamine oxidase (MAO) “B”, Deprenil, has been demonstrated in parkinsonian patients with or without previous L-Dopa therapy. Application of the drug has been performed orally, intravenously and intramuscularly. Excellent kinetic effects resulted when combined with Madopar. The combined treatment with L-Dopa was highly effective when applicated i.v. or i.m. Deprenil is an inhibitor of MAO-B and is… 
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