Abstract: A levodopa derivative including a compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, and/or solvate thereof, wherein the compound includes substituents which, in aggregate, contain at least 6 carbon atoms which are only bonded to either other carbon atoms or to hydrogen atoms. The levodopa derivative may be formulated as a composition including one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients. The levodopa derivative may be part of a pharmaceutical composition including micro or nano particles in which the levodopa derivative is encapsulated in the pharmaceutically acceptable polymer. The levodopa derivative can be used to treat Parkinson's disease by administering to a mammal an amount sufficient to treat Parkinson's disease.

Abstract: A levodopa derivative including a compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, and/or solvate thereof, wherein the compound includes substituents which, in aggregate, contain at least 6 carbon atoms which are only bonded to either other carbon atoms or to hydrogen atoms. The levodopa derivative may be formulated as a composition including one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients. The levodopa derivative may be part of a pharmaceutical composition including micro or nano particles in which the levodopa derivative is encapsulated in the pharmaceutically acceptable polymer. The levodopa derivative can be used to treat Parkinson's disease by administering to a mammal an amount sufficient to treat Parkinson's disease.