non-ketotic hyperglycinemia

pathology

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In metabolic disease: Disorders of amino acid metabolism
Non-ketotic hyperglycinemia is characterized by seizures, low muscle tone, hiccups, breath holding, and severe developmental impairment. It is caused by elevated levels of the neurotransmitter glycine in the central nervous system, which in turn are caused by a defect in the enzyme system responsible for…
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