PKU

== =By: Bri, James, and Sam.=

Phenyketonuria also known as PKU is a genetic disorder, caused by a shortage of an enzyme called Phenylalanine Hydroxlase. PKU Can occur in roughly 1 to 15000 people, although some countries have higher or lower odds of being afflected by the disorder. PKU is found in the recessive gene of both the mother and father. The probability of getting PKU from two parents each with only one of the recessive gene is one in four.
 * What is PKU?**



Some symptoms include skin rashes, tremors, seizures, hyperactivity and mental retardation. It’s not uncommon for children with PKU to have lighter complexions. PKU affects the body’s production of melanin, a pigment that colors hair and skin. Many have blue eyes and lighter hair than the other family members. Accurately, 50% of un-treated infants have earlier symptoms such as vomiting and an eczema-like rash.
 * What are the symptoms of PKU?**

PKU can be treated with a diet that is low in Phenylalanine, Phenylalanine can be found in many diet sodas. Mental retardation may occur if PKU is left untreated. The PKU diet was originally proscribed until the child was twelve years of age, but now it is recommended throughout the subject's life.The PKU diet is low in Phenylalanine because PKU prevents the body from changing Phenylalanine into Tyrosine.
 * What are some treatment options for PKU?**


 * References**


 * http://www.Wikipedia.org
 * http://www.Nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article
 * http://biology.clc.uc.edu/graphics/bio104/PKU.jpg
 * http://www.PKU.com
 * http://www.uic.edu/classes/phar/phar332/Clinical_Cases/aa%20metab%20cases/PKU%20Cases/PKU%20intro.htm
 * Video**

Here is a video from Youtube about PKU by **[|salvaggiojohn]**

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