Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare inherited metabolic disorder, where subjects are born with a genetic deficiency in the phenylalanine hydroxylase enzyme (PAH), which leaves them unable to convert Phenylalanine (Phe) into Tyrosine (Tyr). PKU patients have specific dietary needs and must follow a restrictive diet in the aim of preventing toxic levels of the amino acid phenylalanine (Phe) accumulation.
The exploratory study's main objective is to measure blood amino acid levels and to gain quantitative insights in children with PKU on a protein substitute with respect to evaluation of nutritional intake.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
37
Dr. P. Verloo
Ghent, Belgium
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Amino acid levels in blood
Measuring amino acid levels in blood \[μmol/L\]
Time frame: day 1
Nutrient Intake
Measured by three-day diet diary. Nutrients in \[mg/day\]
Time frame: day 1 - day 3
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