Subject Area
Chemistry
Description
The characteristics of phenylalanine hydroxylase, the enzyme missing in persons afflicted with the genetic disorder phenylketonuria (PKU), are examined. Understanding how the enzyme works will allow the development of drugs to treat this condition.
Publisher
Providence College
Publication Date
Fall 11-20-2019
Type
Case Study
Language
English
Included in
Biochemistry Commons, Biophysics Commons, Other Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Structural Biology Commons
