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Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a genetic disorder characterized by the inability to metabolize phenylalanine, an amino acid, due to a deficiency in the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH). This leads to an accumulation of phenylalanine in the blood and brain, which can result in severe neurological and developmental issues.
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