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What is the possible treatment for PKU disease?

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There is no cure for PKU, but treatment can prevent intellectual disabilities and other health problems. 1 A person with PKU should receive treatment at a medical center that specializes in the disorder. read more

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inherited disorder caused by the inability to break down the amino acid, phenylalanine. People with PKU simply don't have the enzyme required to break down this amino acid and so it builds up in the body. read more

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the drug sapropterin (Kuvan) for the treatment of PKU. It works by increasing your tolerance to phenylalanine. The drug is for use in combination with a PKU diet. read more

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