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Is PALYNZIQ an enzyme replacement therapy? A Deep Dive

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In the United States, Phenylketonuria (PKU) affects approximately 1 in every 10,000 to 15,000 newborns. For adults with uncontrolled PKU, a key question is: **Is PALYNZIQ an enzyme replacement therapy**? While it is a form of enzyme therapy, it's more precisely called an enzyme substitution therapy.

What Type of Drug is PALYNZIQ? An Enzyme Replacement Therapy for PKU

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Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare genetic disease affecting approximately 1 in 12,500 live births in the United States, resulting in the body's inability to properly break down the amino acid phenylalanine. For adults with persistently high and uncontrolled phenylalanine levels despite other treatments, a specialized medication known as PALYNZIQ offers a new therapeutic option by directly addressing this metabolic deficiency.