Neuropsychological and neuroradiological (MRI) variations during phenylalanine load: protective effect of valine, leucine, and isoleucine supplementation

J Child Neurol. 1997 Aug;12(5):338-40. doi: 10.1177/088307389701200511.

Authors

V Leuzzi¹, D Fois, C Carducci, I Antonozzi, G Trasimeni

Affiliation

¹ Dipartimento di Scienze Neurologiche e Psichiatriche dell'Età Evolutiva, Universitá Degli Studi La Sapienza, Roma, Italy.

PMID: 9378904
DOI: 10.1177/088307389701200511

No abstract available

MeSH terms

Amino Acids, Branched-Chain / blood
Amino Acids, Branched-Chain / therapeutic use*
Brain / pathology*
Child
Female
Humans
Longitudinal Studies
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Neural Pathways / pathology*
Neuroprotective Agents / therapeutic use*
Neuropsychological Tests
Phenylalanine / adverse effects*
Phenylalanine / blood
Phenylketonurias / pathology*
Phenylketonurias / physiopathology*
Phenylketonurias / therapy
Single-Blind Method

Substances

Amino Acids, Branched-Chain
Neuroprotective Agents
Phenylalanine