Describe the use and benefits of sapropterin dihydrochloride.
What will be an ideal response?
Sapropterin dihydrochloride is an oral formulation of the biologically active tetrahydrobiopterin, cofactor to the phenylalanine hydroxylase enzyme. Sapropterin is effective in lowering blood Phe levels in some individuals with PKU by activating residual activity of the PAH enzyme. Sapropterin improves dietary Phe tolerance, allowing more dietary consumption of natural sources of protein.
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Most commonly, kidney function is measured by the _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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a. Leukemia b. Carcinoma c. Sarcoma d. Lymphoma
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A) unsaturated fatty acid. B) polyunsaturated fatty acid. C) saturated fatty acid. D) monounsaturated fatty acid.