UNDERSTANDING PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU)

Phenylketonuria PKU is a rare inherited condition. It affects the organism's capacity to metabolize an amino acid called phenylalanine. Frequently, the liver makes an enzyme designated as phenylalanine hydroxylase, which converts phenylalanine into tyrosine. In individuals with PKU, this enzyme lacks function properly. As a result, phenylalanine in