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CHEBI:73693 - ketone body
| ChEBI ID | CHEBI:73693 |
| ChEBI Name | ketone body |
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| 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. |
| Last Modified | 8 December 2017 |
| Submitter | Gareth Owen |
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| Roles Classification |
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| Biological Role: | metabolite Any intermediate or product resulting from metabolism. The term 'metabolite' subsumes the classes commonly known as primary and secondary metabolites. |
| Application: | neuroprotective agent Any compound that can be used for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders. |
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| Outgoing Relation(s) |
| ketone body (CHEBI:73693) has role metabolite (CHEBI:25212) |
| ketone body (CHEBI:73693) has role neuroprotective agent (CHEBI:63726) |
| ketone body (CHEBI:73693) is a carbonyl compound (CHEBI:36586) |
| ketone body (CHEBI:73693) is a fatty acid derivative (CHEBI:61697) |
| Incoming Relation(s) |
| (R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid (CHEBI:17066) is a ketone body (CHEBI:73693) |
| 3-hydroxypentanoic acid (CHEBI:139272) is a ketone body (CHEBI:73693) |
| acetoacetic acid (CHEBI:15344) is a ketone body (CHEBI:73693) |
| acetone (CHEBI:15347) is a ketone body (CHEBI:73693) |
| Synonym | Source |
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| ketone bodies | ChEBI |
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| Ketone_body | Wikipedia |
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