Development of Levodopa-loaded inhalable dry powders for treatment of Parkinson's disease via the pulmonary system

• Main Author: Paul, Mahasweta
• Other Authors: Raymond Lau Wai Man
• Format: Thesis-Doctor of Philosophy
• Language: English
• Published: Nanyang Technological University 2022
• Subjects: Engineering::Chemical engineering::Biotechnology; Engineering::Bioengineering
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/158934
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a progressive disorder characterized by gradual loss of dopaminergic neurons. The deficiency of dopamine in return disrupts the motor & non-motor skills, which significantly reduces the quality of life in the elderly depending upon the stage and severity of the diseas...