Yoheenee Jugdoyal*

BSc Biotechnology, City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

*Corresponding Author: Yoheenee Jugdoyal, BSc Biotechnology, City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Received: June 26, 2021; Published: August 21, 2021

Abstract

  Phenylketonuria is a genetic defect which causes the accumulation of phenylalanine in the body. This metabolic disorder can be detected from birth and is rare. Phenylalanine is one of twenty essential amino acids which the human body needs in order to function properly and grow (Scriver, 2007). This amino acid makes up proteins in the body, which without; the body will not function normally. However, the accumulation of this amino acid can be detrimental to the health.

Keywords: Phenylketonuria; Phenylalanine; Health

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Citation

Citation: Yoheenee Jugdoyal. “Phenylketonuria: Disease Characteristics, Symptoms and Cause of Disease”.Acta Scientific Medical Sciences 5.9 (2021): 119-122.

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