The Disease Phenylketonuria is Related Chiefly to Abnormal Metabolism of Phenylalanine
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare genetic disorder that affects the way the body processes an amino acid called phenylalanine. Phenylalanine is one of the building blocks of proteins and is found in many foods, especially those that contain protein or aspartame, an artificial sweetener. Normally, an enzyme called phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) breaks down excess phenylalanine … Read more