Experimental Animal Models of Phenylketonuria: Pros and Cons

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Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a common inherited metabolic disorder characterised by impaired metabolism of the amino acid phenylalanine. The disease results from a mutation in the phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) enzyme, which converts phenylalanine (Phe) into tyrosine (Tyr). The absence or inactivity of this enzyme results in significantly elevated levels of Phe in the blood, which can lead to severe neurological...

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