The time has come: a new scene for PKU treatment
Genet. mol. res. (Online)
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5(1): 33-44, Mar. 31, 2006. tab, ilus
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em Inglês
| LILACS
| ID: lil-449148
ABSTRACT
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is one of the few genetic diseases in which mental retardation can be prevented. Hence, diagnosis and treatment must be established early. PKU treatment consists of a phenylalanine-restricted diet supplemented with a phenylalanine-free mixture of amino acids. However, it is difficult to adhere to this diet. In the last decade, a better comprehension of the biochemistry, genetics and molecular basis of the disease, as well as the need for easier treatment, led to the development of several new therapeutic strategies for PKU. In the present study, we evaluated these new therapeutic options in terms of theoretical basis, methodologies, efficacy, and costs.
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Assunto principal:
Fenilalanina Hidroxilase
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Fenilcetonúrias
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Alimentos Formulados
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Dieta com Restrição de Proteínas
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Genet. mol. res. (Online)
Assunto da revista:
Biologia Molecular
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Genética
Ano de publicação:
2006
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Brasil
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais/BR
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