PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU) Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a genetic disorder that is characterized by an inability of the body to utilize the essential amino acid, phenylalanine.
Phenylketonuria (PKU) Test A phenylketonuria (PKU) test is done to check whether a newborn baby has the enzyme needed to use phenylalanine in his or her body.
Children's PKU Network PKU or phenylketonuria is a metabolic disorder related to hyperphenylalaninemia. PKU Network is a non-profit organization offering newborn screening to detect these diseases in their early stages.
Phenylketonuria (PKU) PKU is a disease very similar to Alkapotnuria in that an enzyme is non-functional, in the same metabolic pathway. But there the similarity ends.
PKU Organization of Illinois Welcome to www.pkuil.org! The purpose of this web site is to be a resource for families in Illinois and around the world dealing with Phenylketonuria. The PKU Organization of Illinois is a not-for-profit membership organization for the benefit of patients and families.