The precurser to dopamine and other catecholamines. See levodopa.
DOPA (DOPA): "Dopa, particularly L DOPA is used to treat Parkinson's disease."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "DOPA (DOPA)," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/dopa-dopa/ (accessed February 2, 2023).