UNDERSTANDING PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU)

Phenylketonuria PK is a rare hereditary disease. It affects the body's capacity to break down an amino acid called phenylalanine. Frequently, the organs produces an enzyme designated as phenylalanine hydroxylase, which converts phenylalanine into tyrosine. In individuals with PKU, this enzyme lacks function properly. As a result, phenylalanine accu