Understanding Phenylketonuria (PKU)

Phenylketonuria PK is a rare inherited condition. It impacts the body's capacity to break down an protein building block called phenylalanine. Typically, the liver makes an enzyme known as phenylalanine hydroxylase, which converts phenylalanine into tyrosine. In those suffering from PKU, this enzyme is function properly. As a result, phenylalanine

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