UNDERSTANDING PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU)

Phenylketonuria PK is a rare inherited disorder. It influences the body's ability to metabolize an amino acid called phenylalanine. Typically, the body makes an enzyme known as phenylalanine hydroxylase, which converts phenylalanine into tyrosine. In individuals with PKU, this enzyme lacks function properly. As a result, phenylalanine increases in