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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