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A known and a novel mutation in the glycine decarboxylase gene in a newborn with classic nonketotic hyperglycinemia.
Neuropediatrics - 1 Jun 2012
Beijer P, Lichtenbelt K D, Hofstede F C, Nikkels P G J, Lemmers P, de Vries L S
Abstract excerpt
A term neonate displayed typical features of nonketotic hyperglycinemia (NKH). Conventional magnetic resonance imaging showed corpus callosum hypoplasia and increased signal intensity of the white matter. Magnetic resonance proton spectroscopy revealed high cerebral glycine levels. The liquor/plasma glycine ratio was increased. Genetic testing detected a known and a novel mutation in the glycine decarboxylase...
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