📋Overview
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a well-established inherited metabolic disorder characterized by a deficiency in the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase. This enzyme deficiency leads to elevated levels of phenylalanine in the blood, which can cause neurological damage if untreated. PKU is the modern preferred term for this condition.
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