CHEBI:73693 - ketone body

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ChEBI Name ketone body
ChEBI ID CHEBI:73693
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.
Stars This entity has been manually annotated by the ChEBI Team.
Roles Classification
Biological Role(s): metabolite
Any intermediate or product resulting from metabolism. The term 'metabolite' subsumes the classes commonly known as primary and secondary metabolites.
Application(s): neuroprotective agent
Any compound that can be used for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders.
Related Structures
ketone body is a Structural Derivative of
fatty acid
Mass : 45.01740
Formula : CHO2R
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