Large Neutral Amino Acid Therapy Increases Tyrosine Levels in Adult Patients with Phenylketonuria: A Long-Term Study

Large Neutral Amino Acid Therapy Increases Tyrosine Levels in Adult Patients with Phenylketonuria: A Long-Term Study

The standard treatment for phenylketonuria (PKU) is a lifelong low-phenylalanine (Phe) diet, supplemented with Phe-free protein substitutes; however, adult patients often show poor adherence to therapy. Alternative treatment options include the use of large neutral amino acids (LNAA). The aim of thi...

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Main Authors: Alessandro P. Burlina, Chiara Cazzorla, Pamela Massa, Giulia Polo, Christian Loro, Daniela Gueraldi, Alberto B. Burlina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-10-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
phenylketonuria
large neutral amino acids
phenylalanine
tyrosine
treatment
blood–brain barrier
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/10/2541

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