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ChEBI

ketone body

Term ID
CHEBI:73693
Synonyms
  • ketone bodies
Definition
A carbonyl compound produced as a water-soluble byproduct when fatty acids are broken down for energy in the liver. There are three endogenous ketone bodies: acetone, acetoacetic acid, and (R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid; others may be produced as a result of the metabolism of synthetic triglycerides.
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Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Relationships
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from ketone body
Phenotype where environments contain ketone body
Phenotype modified by environments containing ketone body
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