Which of the following treatments involves restricting the substrate?
A) Use of statin drugs to reduce cholesterol
B) Giving children with PKU Lofenalac instead of formula
C) Germ line gene therapy
D) Somatic cell gene therapy
E) Providing individuals with glutamate decarboxylase

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Giving children with PKU Lofenalac instead of formula involves restricting the substrate phenylalanine, which individuals with PKU cannot metabolize properly. Lofenalac is a special formula that is low in phenylalanine, which helps prevent the buildup of toxic byproducts in the body.

Which of the Following Treatments Involves Restricting the Substrate