UNDERSTANDING PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU)

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