Glycine encephalopathy
Synonyms: NKA | Non-ketotic hyperglycinemia
Glycine encephalopathy (GE) is an inborn error of glycine metabolism characterized by accumulation of glycine in body fluids and tissues including the brain resulting in neurometabolic symptoms of variable severity.
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DDX3X Foundation
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