Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a disorder where an amino acid called phenylalanine accumulates inappropriately in the body. Phenylalanine is a protein building block the body obtains through the ...

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Medically reviewed by Aviv Joshua, MS, RDN Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid (building block of protein) that the body doesn't produce, meaning it must be obtained through food. It is found in ...

Synthetic biology specialist Synlogic will start phase 3 testing of a drug for rare metabolic disorder phenylketonuria (PKU) next year, after reporting solid proof-of-concept data. PKU is a rare ...

The first article deals with the problem of using the response to injected phenylalanine to determine whether or not the subject is heterozygous for phenylketonuria. The second article suggests a ...

Considering taking supplements to treat phenylketonuria pku? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of phenylketonuria pku. Follow the links to read common ...

(RTTNews) - PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (PTCT), Thursday announced new data of the Phase 3 APHENITY trial and subsequent open-label extension study, evaluating the potential meaningful benefits of ...