UNDERSTANDING PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU)

Phenylketonuria PKU is a rare hereditary disorder. It impacts the individual's power to metabolize an amino acid called phenylalanine. Normally, the liver produces an enzyme designated as phenylalanine hydroxylase, which transforms phenylalanine into tyrosine. In individuals with PKU, this enzyme lacks function properly. As a result, phenylalanine