MATERNAL PKU
MATERNAL PKU Defined: An Overview Maternal Phenylketonuria, often abbreviated as Maternal PKU, refers to the unique metabolic challenge faced by women of childbearing age who have been diagnosed with Phenylketonuria (PKU). PKU is an inherited autosomal recessive disorder characterized by a deficiency in the hepatic enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH), which is essential for converting the […]