UNDERSTANDING PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU)

Phenylketonuria phenylketonuria is a rare genetic disease. It impacts the organism's capacity to break down an amino acid called phenylalanine. Frequently, the organs creates an enzyme known as phenylalanine hydroxylase, which converts phenylalanine into tyrosine. In individuals with PKU, this enzyme fails to function properly. As a result, phenyla