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AGAT Deficiency
An amino acid metabolic disorder that is caused by a mutation in the GATM gene resulting in deficiency of arginine:glycine amidinotransferase which then limits creatine synthesis.
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Overview
An amino acid metabolic disorder that is caused by a mutation in the GATM gene resulting in deficiency of arginine:glycine amidinotransferase which then limits creatine synthesis.
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