Phenylketonuria (PKU): A problem solved?
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare metabolic disorder characterized by impaired conversion of phenylalanine (Phe) to tyrosine. If left untreated, the resultant accumulation of excess blood Phe can cause physiological, neurological, and intellectual disabilities. The National PKU Alliance (NPKUA) conduc...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2016-03-01
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Series: | Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214426915300604 |