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GO: Biological Process

ketone body biosynthetic process

Term ID
GO:0046951
Synonyms
  • ketone body anabolism
  • ketone body biosynthesis
  • ketone body formation
  • ketone body synthesis
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of ketone bodies, any one of the three substances: acetoacetate, D-3-hydroxybutyrate (beta-hydroxybutyrate) or acetone. Biosynthesis involves the formation of hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA, which is cleaved to acetate and acetyl-CoA. 0198506732
References
Ontology
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