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What is the definition of Glycine Encephalopathy?
Glycine encephalopathy is an inherited metabolic disease characterized by abnormally high levels of an amino acid called glycine. Glycine is a chemical messenger that transmits signals in the brain. According to the symptoms the disease onset, Glycine encephalopathy may be divided in 4 forms. Classical neonatal form (most common): Symptoms start within a few days of life and may include poor feeding, lack of energy (lethargy), weak muscle tone (hypotonia), hiccups, breathing problems, seizures, hiccups, and coma. Transient form: Symptoms are similar to the classic form, but glycine levels decrease and the symptoms may improve within time. Glycine encephalopathy is caused by changes in the AMT, GLDC or GCSH genes which result in a deficiency of the enzyme that break-up the glycine. Diagnosis is based in the symptoms, the high glycine levels and the enzyme deficiency, as well as genetic testing. Inheritance is autosomal recessive.
What are the alternative names for Glycine Encephalopathy?
  • Glycine encephalopathy
  • Glycine synthase deficiency
  • Hyperglycinemia nonketotic
  • Non-ketotic hyperglycinemia
  • Nonketotic hyperglycinemia
Who are the top Glycine Encephalopathy Local Doctors?
Distinguished in Glycine Encephalopathy
Dr. David G. Patterson
Family Medicine
Distinguished in Glycine Encephalopathy
Dr. David G. Patterson
Family Medicine
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Flat Rock Physicians

25620 Gibraltar Road, 
Flat Rock, MI 
734-789-9355
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David Patterson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Flat Rock, Michigan. Dr. Patterson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glycine Encephalopathy. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glycine Encephalopathy, Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), and Familial Hypercholesterolemia. Dr. Patterson is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians. Dr. Patterson is currently accepting new patients.

Experienced in Glycine Encephalopathy
Dr. Jorge A. Ramirez
Family Medicine
Experienced in Glycine Encephalopathy
Dr. Jorge A. Ramirez
Family Medicine
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CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic

311 Buddy Ganem Dr # A, 
Portland, TX 
361-777-0500
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Jorge Ramirez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Portland, Texas. Dr. Ramirez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glycine Encephalopathy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Ramirez is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Glycine Encephalopathy
Dr. Robert D. Mixsell
Family Medicine
Advanced in Glycine Encephalopathy
Dr. Robert D. Mixsell
Family Medicine
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MercyOne Genesis Davenport Convenient Care

3200 W. Kimberly Road, 
Davenport, IA 
563-421-3800
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Robert Mixsell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Mixsell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glycine Encephalopathy. He is also highly rated in 280 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Mixsell is currently accepting new patients.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center