UNDERSTANDING PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU)

Phenylketonuria PK is a rare genetic disorder. It affects the body's power to process an essential nutrient called phenylalanine. Typically, the liver makes an enzyme designated as phenylalanine hydroxylase, which converts phenylalanine into tyrosine. In individuals with PKU, this enzyme fails to function properly. As a result, phenylalanine accumu