UNDERSTANDING PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU)

Phenylketonuria PK is a rare inherited disease. It impacts the organism's capacity to break down an amino acid called phenylalanine. Frequently, the body creates an enzyme designated as phenylalanine hydroxylase, which transforms phenylalanine into tyrosine. In individuals with PKU, this enzyme is function properly. As a result, phenylalanine build