Starting in the 1960s, newborns that were identified as having pku were placed on a strict low-protein diet that reduced the effects of pku on mental impairment. what are other avenues of research that may lead to a cure beyond this restrictive diet?

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Derrick Bennett

19 July, 10:18

Starting in the 1960s, newborns that were identified as having pku were placed on a strict low-protein diet that reduced the effects of pku on mental impairment. what are other avenues of research that may lead to a cure beyond this restrictive diet?

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Mekhi Sawyer · Answer 1

PKU, also known as Phenylketonuria is a metabolic condition which can be found in newborns, which can lead to disability, seizures and behavioral issues in later life, it is an inheritable condition passed down as a mutation by both parents. Gene therapy is a new avenue of research which could potentially lead to a cure, an enzyme substitution therapy with PEGylated recombinant phenylalanine ammonia lyase is also currently being scientifically explored.