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What neurotransmitter can be at risk in PKU?
PKU patients who do not consume enough tyrosine in their diet cannot produce sufficient amounts of dopamine.
Why don't PKU patients necessarily have alkaptonuria?
Phenylketonuria (PKU) and alkaptonuria are distinct genetic disorders caused by mutations in different enzymes. PKU results from a deficiency in the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase, leading to the accumulation of phenylalanine. In contrast, alkaptonuria is caused by a deficiency in the enzyme homogentisate oxidase, resulting in the accumulation of homogentisic acid. Therefore, PKU patients do not necessarily have alkaptonuria because the underlying metabolic pathways and enzymatic deficiencies are unrelated.
What is a word to use for giving off an odor example the doctor noticed that all his pku patients an odor other then exerted?
The word you're looking for is "emit" - for example, the doctor noticed that all his PKU patients emitted an odor other than what was expected during exertion.
What are some behavioral symptoms of PKU?
People with PKU tend to avoid contact with others, appear anxious and show signs of depression. However, some patients may be much more expressive and tend to have hyperactive, talkative, and impulsive personalities
What food can't you eat if you have pku?
You can't eat most protein rich foods- milk, cheese, meat, fish etc. if you have PKU. It's more complicated than that though, and if you want more information check the related links.
What is the value of renal function tests on PKU and diabetic patients?
Renal function tests are an easier way of checking for potential brain damage; if phenylalanine and glucose aren't metabolized effectively by the kidneys, it can effect cellular interactions - the glucose and phenylpyruvic acid (metabolite of phenylalanine in PKU patients) can accumulate in the spine, which can lead to permanent nerve damage and, in severe cases, poly-arthrocitic brain tumours.
Is todd homozygous or heterozygous for pku?
If Todd has PKU, he would be homozygous for the gene associated with PKU, meaning he has two copies of the faulty gene. This would result in the expression of the PKU disorder.
What effect does PKU have on the body?
Your body isn't able to break down phenylalanine, which is in a lot of foods including meats. Your body then stores up the proteins instead of getting rid of them. It can cause mental retardation. All 50 states screen newborns in the hospital for PKU.
Is there anything bad in phenylalanine?
No, it is simply put on packages and soda cans because there is a specific disease that can harm people if they ingest it. The disease is phenylketonuria, or PKU. It is a genetic disorder that keeps your body from metabolizing phenylalanine, which is an amino acid. If you have PKU and eat too much phenylalanine, it will cause mental retardation. NutraSweet has phenylalanine in it, so they don't want PKU sufferers to use it for obvious reasons. So...phenylalanine is okay for you if you don't have PKU.
What is the survival rate for PKU?
100%
When was the first case of pku reported?
First case of PKU was reported in Munster Germany in 1964.
How does studying genetic disorders such as pku help biologist understand normal alleles?
PKU is a genetic disorder that, when untreated, is characterized by mental ... but, in a person with PKU, this enzyme is defective.
