UNDERSTANDING PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU)

Phenylketonuria phenylketonuria is a rare inherited disease. It influences the organism's ability to metabolize an amino acid called phenylalanine. Normally, the liver creates an enzyme known as phenylalanine hydroxylase, which transforms phenylalanine into tyrosine. In individuals with PKU, this enzyme fails to function properly. As a result, phen