UNDERSTANDING PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU)

Phenylketonuria PK is a rare inherited disease. It influences the individual's capacity to metabolize an amino acid called phenylalanine. Frequently, the liver produces an enzyme known as phenylalanine hydroxylase, which converts phenylalanine into tyrosine. In individuals with PKU, this enzyme fails to function properly. As a result, phenylalanine