UNDERSTANDING PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU)

Phenylketonuria PK is a rare genetic disorder. It affects the body's power to break down an amino acid called phenylalanine. Typically, the body produces an enzyme called phenylalanine hydroxylase, which converts phenylalanine into tyrosine. In people who have PKU, this enzyme lacks function properly. As a result, phenylalanine accumulates in the b