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By Mayo Clinic Staff. Phenylketonuria (fen-ul-ke-toe-NU-re-uh), also called PKU, is a rare inherited disorder that causes an amino acid called phenylalanine to build up in your body. PKU is caused by a defect in the gene that helps create the enzyme needed to break down phenylalanine. Without the enzyme necessary to process phenylalanine, a dangerous buildup can develop when a person with PKU eats foods that are high in protein.
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inherited disease that affects the breakdown of protein. High levels of the amino acid phenylalanine in the blood damage the nervous system and can also lead to mental handicap. Newborn babies with PKU are given a special diet low in phenylalanine.epending on the level of phenylalanine and tolerance for phenylalanine in the diet, PKU is classified into two different types: classic, which is the severe form, and moderate. Therefore, each patient needs an individualized treatment plan.