Understanding Phenylketonuria (PKU)

Phenylketonuria PKU is a rare hereditary disease. It affects the body's power to process an amino acid called phenylalanine. Frequently, the liver produces an enzyme known as phenylalanine hydroxylase, which converts phenylalanine into tyrosine. In individuals with PKU, this enzyme lacks function properly. As a result, phenylalanine builds up in th

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