UNDERSTANDING PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU)

Phenylketonuria phenylketonuria is a rare hereditary disease. It affects the individual's ability to process 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 is function properly. As a result, phenylalanine