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Daily patterns of natural tetrahydrobiopterin levels in humans vary by sex, race, age, and health

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Abstract

This abstract corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2025.1701617.

  • The content of the original article is associated with pharmacological research.
  • The DOI correction may affect citation accuracy.
  • There is no additional data or findings presented in this correction.

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Key numbers

12.69 ng/mL
Eand AM50 Values
Measured concentration of endogenous BH4 in participants with PKU.
2.70 years
Age of Participants
Average age of participants with PKU in the study.
0.2265
Correlation Coefficient
Pearson correlation coefficient for the group aged >2 years.

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What this is

  • This document corrects errors found in the original article regarding endogenous tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4) concentrations.
  • The corrections address specific values and results related to participants with phenylketonuria (PKU).
  • The erratum clarifies the Eand AM50 values and their implications for understanding BH4 levels in this population.

Essence

  • The correction clarifies previously reported values related to endogenous BH4 concentrations in individuals with PKU, ensuring accurate interpretation of the data.

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