UNDERSTANDING PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU)

Phenylketonuria PKU is a rare inherited disease. It affects the organism's ability to process an amino acid called phenylalanine. Frequently, the organs creates an enzyme known as phenylalanine hydroxylase, which changes phenylalanine into tyrosine. read more In individuals with PKU, this enzyme is function properly. As a result, phenylalanine buil