<unk> , also known as Glycerol kinase deficiency (GKD), is a genetic disorder where the enzyme glycerol kinase is deficient resulting in a build-up of glycerol in the body. Glycerol kinase is responsible for synthesizing triglycerides and glycerophospholipids in the body. Excess amounts of glycerol can be found in the blood and/ or urine.<unk>  occurs more frequently in males.<unk>  is listed as a “rare disease” which means it affects less than 200,000 people in the US population, or less than about 1 in 1500 people.
Hyperglycerolemia
Hyperprolinemia
Oxyhyperglycemia
Cholemia
Renal glycosuria
Cystinuria
Lipiduria
Hyperglycemia