Rethinking phenylalanine levels in phenylketonuria for optimal neurocognitive development beyond childhood

Rethinking phenylalanine levels in phenylketonuria for optimal neurocognitive development beyond childhood

IntroductionPhenylketonuria (PKU) is an inborn error of phenylalanine (Phe) metabolism that disrupts neurotransmitter balance. Although early intervention has improved outcomes, neurocognitive challenges persist, particularly during adolescence. Metabolic control guidelines for patients aged &gt...

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Main Authors: Beatriz Câmara, Cristina Florindo, Cláudia Bandeira de Lima, Nélia Correia, Inês Fernandes, Manuela Batista, Ana Gaspar, Patrícia Janeiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
Subjects:
adolescent development
cognition
executive function
intelligence tests
phenylketonuria
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2025.1488809/full
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