Phenylketonuria
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This article is a stub. You can help Conservapedia by expanding it. Phenylketonuria is a genetic disorder that causes a deficiency in the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase. This enzyme normally metabolizes the amino acid phenylalanine into the amino acid tyrosine. If left untreated, the condition causes a build-up of phenylalanine in the tissues, which can lead to brain damage. If caught early, it can be controlled by a diet low in phenylalanine and high in tyrosine. However, currently there is no cure.
