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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.
References
  • pubmed:10634967
  • pubmed:19159745
  • pubmed:22259088
  • pubmed:22268909
  • pubmed:22524563
  • pubmed:22879057
  • pubmed:23082721
  • pubmed:23148246
  • pubmed:23396451
  • pubmed:23466063
  • pubmed:23557707
  • wikipedia.en:Ketone_body
Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Relationships
Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from ketone body
Phenotype where environments contain ketone body
Phenotype modified by environments containing ketone body
Phenotype affecting ketone body
Human Disease Model