Definition
A recessive hereditary disease that is caused by the body's failure to oxidize an amino acid (phenylalanine) to tyrosine, because of a defective enzyme. If not treated early, brain damage may occur causing intellectual disabilities.
URL Name
YF-3000-6380
Third Level Code
YF-3000
Taxonomy Code
YF-3000.6380
Parent Code
YF-3000
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YF
Fourth Level Code
YF-3000-6380
Use References
PKU
Publication Status
Online