Age–related psychophysiological vulnerability to phenylalanine in phenylketonuria

Background. Phenylketonuria (PKU) is caused by the inherited defect of the phenylalanine hydroxylase enzyme, which converts phenylalanine (Phe) into tyrosine (Tyr). Neonatal screening programs and early treatment have radically changed the natural history of PKU. Nevertheless, an increased risk of n...

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Main Authors: Vincenzo eLeuzzi, Daniela eMannarelli, Filippo eManti, Caterina ePauletti, Nicoletta eLocuratolo, Carla eCarducci, Claudia eCarducci, Nicola eVanacore, Francesco eFattapposta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fped.2014.00057/full