Conditions / Genetic
glycine encephalopathy 2
info ยท Genetic
A glycine encephalopathy that has_material_basis_in homozygous or compound heterozygous mutation in the AMT gene, which encodes a member of the glycine cleavage system (protein T), on chromosome 3p21.
Signs and symptoms
- Increased CSF glycine concentration
- Seizure
- Mild global developmental delay
- Nonketotic hyperglycinemia
- EEG with burst suppression
- Respiratory failure
- Severe intellectual disability
Also known as: GCE2