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The time has come: a new scene for PKU treatment.
Genetics and molecular research : GMR - 31 Mar 2006
Santos Luciana Lara dos, Magalhães Myrian de Castro, Januário José Nélio, Aguiar Marcos José Burle de, Carvalho Maria Raquel Santos
Abstract excerpt
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is one of the few genetic diseases in which mental retardation can be prevented. Hence, diagnosis and treatment must be established early. PKU treatment consists of a phenylalanine-restricted diet supplemented with a phenylalanine-free mixture of amino acids. However, it is difficult to adhere to this diet. In the last decade, a better comprehension of the biochemistry, genetics and...
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