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Phenylketonuria and Its Variants

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Advances in Human Genetics

Part of the book series: Advances in Human Genetics ((AHUG,volume 13))

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Ever since its discovery by Fölling 50 years ago (Fölling, 1934), phenylketonuria (PKU), like a great teacher, has commanded the attention of a diverse group of devoted students.

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